While you're bashing the credit card to within an inch of its life and raiding the overdraft to pay for Christmas, what can you get for less than a quid that provides fantastic value?

At just 70p, today's Kent Messenger keeps you up to date with all the local news and sport and is packed with pictures from events across the region.

This week's issue has reaction to huge changes for our commuters on the trains, plus the latest on our guide dog appeal with the chance to choose a name for our puppy.

We're looking forward to tomorrow night's Strictly Come Dancing final as our Kent couple Ola Jordan and Chris Hollins attempt to win the popular BBC programme.

Plan your festive TV watching with our bumper guide inside your What's On section, free with this week's paper. It has everything you need to know.
For 70p you just can't go wrong with your great value KM.