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Get your Christmas all wrapped up with our guide

Get your Christmas all wrapped up with our guide

From markets to Nativities and snow globes to festive wartime fun, here's our guide to dozens of Christmas events happening across Kent this weekend.

Christmas markets come to town

Christmas markets come to town

Festive Sunday markets, featuring donkeys from a local animal rescue charity, will be coming to a market town from this weekend.

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Schoolgirl gives birthday presents to foodbank

Schoolgirl gives birthday presents to foodbank

A seven-year-old girl with ‘a heart of gold’ has been thanked for her generosity after she handed over her birthday gifts for those less fortunate.

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How to take part in Christmas Jumper Day

How to take part in Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day takes place this year on Friday, December 13. Here's everything you need to know about taking part.

'Someone just needs to own up'

'Someone just needs to own up'

Children could be left disappointed after a Father Christmas postbox was stolen from a pub.

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500 angels found in Kent village

500 angels found in Kent village

Villagers woke up to find hundreds of knitted angels had been scattered around by mystery well-wishers

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The little girl who brought Simon Cowell to tears

The little girl who brought Simon Cowell to tears

An eight-year-old with a rare genetic condition has stunned the nation with a solo on The X Factor Celebrity's charity Christmas single.

Funfair and parade ahead of town's festive switch-on

Funfair and parade ahead of town's festive switch-on

Families can expect a whole day of festive fun ahead of a light's switch on.

Santas to help seaside town celebrate Christmas lights switch-on

Santas to help seaside town celebrate Christmas lights switch-on

Join hundreds for the annual lantern parade and Rotary Club Santa Saunter when Sheerness turns on its Christmas lights on Saturday.

Deadline nearing for Santa letters

Deadline nearing for Santa letters

Children have just days left to post their letters to Santa if they wish to get a free reply. All the details here:

Race for Kevin the Carrot as new Aldi store opens

Race for Kevin the Carrot as new Aldi store opens

Shoppers queued for almost two hours not only to be the first inside a brand new Aldi store but also to get their hands on Kevin the Carrot.

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24 Elf on the Shelf adventures

24 Elf on the Shelf adventures

Homes across Kent are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies. Here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Santa paddle-board run on river

Santa paddle-board run on river

Santas will complete in a stand-up paddle-board event this weekend on the River Medway to raise money for cancer.

Pub's free tea and biscuits to tackle Christmas loneliness

Pub's free tea and biscuits to tackle Christmas loneliness

A pub is offering free refreshments to people of all ages who are experiencing social isolation over the festive period.

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Make a day of it out on the ice this Christmas

Make a day of it out on the ice this Christmas

Looking for a festive day out? We've found the best ice rinks for a day trip from Kent, whether you want a romantic getaway or some family fun.

You may know him... Santa's coming to these grottos

You may know him... Santa's coming to these grottos

Father Christmas is set to settle into grottos across the county this weekend. Here's where you can see him:

Get your skates on this Christmas

Get your skates on this Christmas

The county will be dancing on ice this weekend, as three more ice rinks open their doors to skaters.

Lights, cameras - here's the Christmas action this weekend

Lights, cameras - here's the Christmas action this weekend

Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, festivals and fairs are all coming this weekend. Here's our guide to the latest in the festive line-up:

Free storytelling with Santa

Free storytelling with Santa

Children can settle down in a magical log cabin for storytelling sessions with Father Christmas - and the entire experience is free.

Festive bus service at park and ride

Festive bus service at park and ride

A bus firm will put on extra services for shoppers in the lead up to Christmas.

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