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Gavin and Stacey star to appear at book festival

Gavin and Stacey star to appear at book festival

Award-winning actress Alison Steadman will discuss her new memoir, her career and this year’s most talked about Christmas special.

Side-splitting stand-up comedy coming to Kent in 2025

Side-splitting stand-up comedy coming to Kent in 2025

Catch some of the UK’s best comedians as they bring their laugh-out-loud shows to Kent next year.

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Must-visit holiday destinations for your next trip

Must-visit holiday destinations for your next trip

Beat the winter blues by making travel plans for the year ahead. Here are some world-class destinations.

Celebrate the New Year with a £250 meal at your favourite Shepherd Neame pub

Celebrate the New Year with a £250 meal at your favourite Shepherd Neame pub

Kick off 2025 with a delicious meal for four, including drinks, at your choice of Sheps’ pubs and hotels across Kent.

‘I tried so hard to love this medieval inn overlooking the village green - but I just couldn’t’

‘I tried so hard to love this medieval inn overlooking the village green - but I just couldn’t’

It’s a pub packed with character, history oozing out of every crevice and has a cosy log burner - so why was Secret Drinker still not happy?

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What’s on the box: 18 films to watch on TV over Christmas

What’s on the box: 18 films to watch on TV over Christmas

New blockbusters, Christmas classics and family favourites – these are the films you can catch on telly over the festive season.

This panto cast has talent - oh yes, it has!

This panto cast has talent - oh yes, it has!

We went to see a delightful Kent panto that starred a Britain’s Got Talent winner, a local comedy duo and a jaw-dropping magician.

Seven luxury Kent hotels to book

Seven luxury Kent hotels to book

If you’re looking for a 2025 getaway that’s not too far from home, why not book a staycation at one of these stunning hotels?

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Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

From light shows and outdoor trails to film screenings and Santa’s grottos, keep the kids busy over the Christmas break.

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Pamela Anderson’s red Baywatch swimsuit to go on display

Pamela Anderson’s red Baywatch swimsuit to go on display

A Kent-based fashion expert is curating a swimwear exhibition that includes the infamous red outfit from the ‘90s TV show.

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Strictly dancer to tour with singing group

Strictly dancer to tour with singing group

Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova is teaming up with a popular vocal group for an all-singing, all-dancing tour next year.

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Visitors are being lured back to a town this weekend after Storm Darragh forced a Christmas market and major festival to be scrapped.

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Popular Christmas tractor parade to return for third year running

Popular Christmas tractor parade to return for third year running

A much-loved festive tractor run, which has become a “true community event”, is back for a third year.

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‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

Secret Drinker joins the revellers at a sports bar with a cheery festive buzz.

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'Out-of-this-world children's musical left us starstruck'

'Out-of-this-world children's musical left us starstruck'

A new musical for children billed as the "perfect introduction to theatre" left our reviewer and her young son starstruck.

Theatre company announces Shakespeare play for summer tour

Theatre company announces Shakespeare play for summer tour

A Kent-based theatre group have revealed that they will be taking on one of Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedies next year.

History podcast to release Christmas episode about Charles Dickens

History podcast to release Christmas episode about Charles Dickens

Legacy, a podcast that explores the influence of famous figures from the past, will focus on the Medway writer in its new season.

‘It had to be two episodes – there were too many extraordinary things in it’

‘It had to be two episodes – there were too many extraordinary things in it’

The cast of Call the Midwife talk about their surprise over the Christmas special and the storylines to look out for.

Enjoy front row seats at a magical panto performance

Enjoy front row seats at a magical panto performance

We’re giving away two VIP ticket bundles, including front row seats and a chance to meet the cast, at one of Kent’s fantastic pantos.

The 12 films of Christmas: festive favourites on the big screen

The 12 films of Christmas: festive favourites on the big screen

Catch classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Die Hard and Love Actually in cinemas this Christmas.

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‘We need to stop for 10 minutes so go get a drink at the bar’

‘We need to stop for 10 minutes so go get a drink at the bar’

Rock band Enter Shikari left Kent fans on a cliffhanger on the final night of their intimate UK tour.

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