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Couple's viral video rewrites Christmas classic

Couple's viral video rewrites Christmas classic

A popular Christmas tune has been given a 2020 Covid-inspired twist to raise cash for charity.

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Time to get your ice skates on

Time to get your ice skates on

An ice rink which was delayed as a result of government restrictions, is set to open to visitors.

Neighbourhood's ingenious festive invention

Neighbourhood's ingenious festive invention

A community has come up with a new way of sharing some festive cheer, by turning their entire square into a living advent calendar.

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Where and when to shop 'til you drop

Where and when to shop 'til you drop

Heading out Christmas shopping? Many centres have systems to show when they're less busy, as well as their longer opening hours. Here's our guide:

Our guide to Kentish gifts this Christmas

Our guide to Kentish gifts this Christmas

From food and drink to books and other Kentish goodies, we've picked out 15 top gifts to give from across the county this Christmas.

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Dining in festive style

Dining in festive style

One of the county's heritage railways will be staging stylish festive dining on board over two weekends.

'I'll get tattoo of Santa if Christmas song raises £1k'

'I'll get tattoo of Santa if Christmas song raises £1k'

Two friends from Kent have launched a catchy festive number - in a bid to raise funds to help buy food and gifts for those in need this Christmas.

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Lights, cameras, action!

Lights, cameras, action!

Bedgebury Pinetum's picture-perfect Christmas trail returns at last.

Believe in Christmas at Bluewater

Believe in Christmas at Bluewater

A Christmas attraction promising an 'immersive festive journey' for children, and an ice rink, have opened at Bluewater.

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Grandad makes Boris Johnson snowman

Grandad makes Boris Johnson snowman

A grandfather has made a giant snowman from a tree trunk and has named him after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

Kent's wonderful Christmas window displays

Kent's wonderful Christmas window displays

It's been a tough year for independent shops but many have got into the Christmas spirit - here are some of the best festive window displays.

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Roundabout decorating tradition continues

Roundabout decorating tradition continues

An often-decorated roundabout has a new Covid-inspired look for Christmas.

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Wild festive fun at wildlife park

Wild festive fun at wildlife park

Bears, arctic foxes and reindeer were among the animals treated to some early festive fun as a Kent wildlife park prepared to reopen.

Bluewater's 'Giving Tree' is back

Bluewater's 'Giving Tree' is back

A shopping centre has announced the return of its charity initiative where guests can purchase gifts for disadvantaged local children this Christmas.

There will be light as trail prepares to open

There will be light as trail prepares to open

A family-friendly, one-mile illuminated trail through a forest will now open to visitors after a two-week delay due to lockdown.

Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

Salon teams up with town traders for advent calendar giveaway

A hairdressers has teamed up with other traders to offer free prizes in a bid to drum up support for local businesses this Christmas.

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Sellers launch online Christmas market

Sellers launch online Christmas market

Over 60 sellers have come together to launch an online Christmas market, and hope it will encourage people to forgo Amazon and shop local instead.

Youngsters to receive gifts following heartwarming response to appeal

Youngsters to receive gifts following heartwarming response to appeal

A heart-warming response to a toy appeal means hundreds of children will receive 'good as new' gifts this Christmas.

Keeping it real this Christmas

Keeping it real this Christmas

If you're buying a real Christmas tree, we have details of where to get yours in Kent, plus expert advice on making it last all through the season.

Christmas is coming to the castle

Christmas is coming to the castle

A festive array of bespoke Christmas trees will go on show to visitors to a Kent castle this weekend.

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