Managers at a historic house are aiming to provide a truly traditional Christmas experience for children this year.

The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk in one Kent town took to the river to launch their giant of a production.

Tickets are selling like hot cakes for ice skating when live music, festive food and shopping and Father Christmas arrive.

Grottos and chances to see Santa often sell out early. Here's our guide to some of the places your family can see him across Kent this Christmas:

A council in Kent is has created a £25,000 fund for organisations to spend on Christmas lights.

Paddington Bear will join Sleeping Beauty and Scrooge as part of a castle's entertainment plans this Christmas.

A magical after-dark illuminated trail will light up a Kent forest this Christmas.

Double Olympic gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold will tour her home town in an open top bus to mark her successful title defence at the Winter Games.

Part of Kent is bucking the county trend with a spike in the number of suicides - as today is dubbed the most depressing day of the year.

Organisers have praised people for their generosity following this year's campaign to help those who need it most.

Thanks to hard working volunteers from across the community, everyone will stuck in hospital will get a stocking this year.

Does your Christmas Day include presents and pigs in blankets? Stars of panto across the county have been telling us what they're hoping for.

Police have given advice to keep thieves away during the festive holiday.

Most dustcarts are coming a day later during Christmas week.

A mum has spoken of her joy after being crowned winner of a TV yuletide cake making contest.

Experts have previously predicted the demise of the independent bookshop in Kent's high streets. Will they be proved wrong?

The children of a mother left disabled after a routine operation were given a Christmas to remember.

A former postman has celebrated his 40th year of handing over thousands of pounds to good causes.

A shopping centre looking for Thanet's most deserving family to receive a £500 gift card and more for Christmas has chosen its winner.

There is plenty of snow in the Call the Midwife Christmas special, but filming took place in Kent back in the spring, actress Jenny Agutter reveals.