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Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

A festive experience is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a colourful new light show and a chance to feed real-life reindeer.

‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’

‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’

Canterbury Cathedral is hosting a Christmas market for the first time in 200 years - but was it worth the wait? Our reporter went along to find out.

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Ben Portsmouth is bringing rock ‘n’ roll royalty back to life

Ben Portsmouth is bringing rock ‘n’ roll royalty back to life

The King is back in the building! Elvis impersonator Ben Portsmouth is taking his This Is Elvis live show to theatres all over the country.

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Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP family ticket to next year’s Kent County Show – before they’ve even gone on sale!

Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

The electronic music duo have announced a huge outdoor headline concert for next summer.

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

The original band members will be joined by punk rock singer Frank Carter to perform their seminal album in full.

Our pick of Kent’s pantos

Our pick of Kent’s pantos

Get ready for fabulous dames, slapstick jokes and sing-along songs with our bumper guide to Kent’s panto season.

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

We went to see if this year’s Christmas at Bedgebury light trail still has its magical touch.

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Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

An interactive festive experience will train kids to be part of the Elf Academy and help make toys and wrap gifts in time for Christmas.

Artful Dodger headline town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Artful Dodger headline town’s Christmas lights switch-on

A town’s Christmas lights switch-on featured an appearance by 90s’ legends garage artists Artful Dodger.

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Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

A historic castle has been putting on magical festive experiences for a decade. Here’s what visitors can expect this year.

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

The ‘90s Britpop band will be joined by Jake Bugg and The Coral for a huge outdoor concert next summer.

Actor to host 25th anniversary horror film screening

Actor to host 25th anniversary horror film screening

The screening is part of a new series which sees classic horror films return to the cinema with a special guest.

‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

Meal deals and cheap beer - Secret Drinker calls in at a venue trying to cater to all tastes.

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Festive experience brings light projections and fairytale characters to castle

Festive experience brings light projections and fairytale characters to castle

A historic Kent castle is being transformed for Christmas with twinkling lights, art installations and real-life nutcrackers.

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

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Devastating true stories make for a life-affirming show

Devastating true stories make for a life-affirming show

Award-winning musical Come From Away brought incredible real-life stories to the stage as it opened in Kent.

BAFTA-tipped film shot in Kent comes to cinemas

BAFTA-tipped film shot in Kent comes to cinemas

The blockbuster, starring Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

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Win a £150 champagne dinner for two at The Ivy

Win a £150 champagne dinner for two at The Ivy

We’re giving one lucky winner a slap-up meal and a glass of champagne at Kent’s The Ivy restaurants.

Experience Christmas through the ages at Kent’s historical houses

Experience Christmas through the ages at Kent’s historical houses

From glitzy 1930s parties to Tudor carols and Elizabethan costumes, National Trust is taking visitors on a festive trip through the ages.

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

A popular light trail is just days away from opening with more than one million twinkling lights and stunning illuminated sculptures.

One week left to visit immersive art exhibition with Picasso paintings

One week left to visit immersive art exhibition with Picasso paintings

A limited exhibition celebrating artist Ralph Steadman, including his Gonzo work and Picasso-inspired project, is almost over.

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David Nicholls and Steven Moffat to appear at book festival

David Nicholls and Steven Moffat to appear at book festival

A seaside literary festival is bringing a star-studded line-up of TV writers, bestselling authors and comedians to Kent.

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

The immersive Christmas experience is the first of its kind and will include theatrical elements, storytelling and festive challenges.

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Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Secret Drinker revisits a pub that went from dark and dank to warm and welcoming.

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Historic building to host second jazz festival

Historic building to host second jazz festival

One of England’s oldest cathedrals will be putting on a series of sensational jazz and blues concerts this autumn.

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Sara Pascoe announces UK tour

Sara Pascoe announces UK tour

The stand-up and sitcom star will take her new show all over the country, including four Kent venues.

Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

Kent’s towns will soon be illuminated by thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Here’s where you can find your local switch-on event.

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Take a family trip to Santa’s Grotto this Christmas

Take a family trip to Santa’s Grotto this Christmas

We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to meet Father Christmas, whizz through the North Pole on a sleigh and join a snowball fight.

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