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Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

13 July 2024

His set was short, but The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft proved a hit at Dreamland on Friday night - we went along to review it.

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‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

09 July 2024

Huge hits and massive noise - the Kaiser Chiefs certainly let you know they were in town and our reviewer was there to relive his teenage years.

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

09 July 2024

The touring production of An Officer and a Gentleman will have you laughing, crying, cheering and trying not to sing along.

A weekend away with plenty of bang for your buck

A weekend away with plenty of bang for your buck

08 July 2024

Discover the glory of a Belgian break and see history played out in front of you

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

27 June 2024

We went along to watch the wonderful magic of childhood film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang come to life on stage.

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

27 June 2024

We tried grown-up chicken nuggets and a “pork belly of dreams” at a restaurant and wine bar where a former MasterChef finalist is working wonders.

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Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

24 June 2024

An open-air summer theatre tour taking in venues across Kent kicked off with some serious Shakespeare in the form of war play Henry V.

‘It’s great to be back in sunny Margate’

‘It’s great to be back in sunny Margate’

21 June 2024

We review a Scottish double-header as Simple Minds and Del Amitri cheer up a crowd deflated by England’s lacklustre Euro 2024 performance.

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

20 June 2024

Our reviewer headed to the coast, didn’t read the menu properly and paid a steep price for a modest pot of chips.

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‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

19 June 2024

Our reporter tried a new dish at a wildlife park inspired by a gorilla’s favourite produce – and came face-to-face with a giraffe.

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The musical revival that answered our prayers

The musical revival that answered our prayers

18 June 2024

1970s musical Jesus Christ Superstar has been resurrected, and we went to the opening night of the rock opera to see what’s the buzz.

‘You’re the first person to come on stage with us and throw up all over it!’

‘You’re the first person to come on stage with us and throw up all over it!’

16 June 2024

Nu-metal band Limp Bizkit played a sold-out gig that brought crowd-surfing, mosh pits and projectile vomiting to Kent.

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We visited Kent zoo offering adult-only evening sessions

We visited Kent zoo offering adult-only evening sessions

15 June 2024

Adult-only evening sessions at a leading Kent wildlife reserve offer the perfect chance to explore nature, says our reporter.

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‘Oh what fun we had’ at Madness concert

‘Oh what fun we had’ at Madness concert

15 June 2024

Ska band Madness showed a red fez-wearing crowd a whole lot of fun as they smashed through their classic hits.

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‘Welcome to the wettest gig in the world!’

‘Welcome to the wettest gig in the world!’

14 June 2024

The heavens opened as Canadian rockstar Bryan Adams took to the Kent stage - but even the rain couldn’t put a damper on things.

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‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

12 June 2024

The nineties TV newsroom farce Drop the Dead Donkey is back in a new stage show - and we went along to see it.

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Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

08 June 2024

A legendary band launched a highly anticipated summer of live music on the Kent coast.

‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

04 June 2024

There were high heels, synthetic wigs and plenty of tucking tape at the opening night of feel-good musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

‘Theatre for children: it should be compulsory’

‘Theatre for children: it should be compulsory’

04 June 2024

We review the heart-warming and gripping new theatre show told from a child’s perspective.

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

30 May 2024

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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