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The real and made-up parts of Kent in Richard Osman's books
24 September 2021As Richard Osman's second bestselling whodunnit hits the shelves, we take a look at where in Kent he has set them - and which places are fictional.
Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000
02 September 2021A new 50p collectable coin featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends has been unveiled by The Royal Mint, including one with a very hefty price tag.
Book reveals secret history of a town and village
20 August 2021A historian's new book reveals some of Deal's best kept secrets with a vast selection of pictures old and new.
'It was the fattest thing I have ever decorated'
18 August 2021As the Elmer art trail in a Kent town has its last weekend, artist Ralph Steadman talks about creating his design for it and why he lent his support.
Tall tales and tannoy tub thumping
06 August 2021Gills FC announcer, folk musician and stand-up comic Doug Hudson has written a memoir filled with back room soccer exploits and music memories.
New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children
14 July 2021A new Storytime app has been launched by BBC children's channel Cbeebies, with more diverse stories to 'better reflect' all children in the UK.
UFO's, aliens and one man's battle for the truth
24 June 2021It's World UFO Day and one author sets his experience of going on a hunt for the truth in Kent against other unexplained incidents.
Winning bookshop team pick their own winners
14 June 2021The team behind the UK's Independent Bookshop of the Year pick their favourite Kent books for us and share their top reasons to read.
In the solitary footsteps of playwright Samuel Beckett
08 June 2021As a literary festival returns, one event takes visitors on a journey in playwright and author Samuel Beckett's footsteps. Here's what we thought:
Book festival gets ready to turn over a new leaf
01 June 2021A book festival returns this week after a year's absence, with its centrepiece inspired by novelist Samuel Beckett, plus outdoor live performances.
Bluewater unveils new Hungry Caterpillar attraction
27 May 2021Bluewater's Hungry Caterpillar-themed trail has a new attraction for half term, as it is announced the author of the story Eric Carle has died.
'They can have a seismic impact on people'
27 May 2021An author and motivational speaker hopes his new book will help shine a light on acts of kindness - no matter how big or small.
Theme park opens Gangsta Granny: The Ride
24 May 2021Take a look inside the World of David Walliams, including the new Gangsta Granny-themed ride, which have all opened at a theme park.
Famous names back children's book about tortoise
11 May 2021An 80-year-old tortoise who was abandoned 50-years-ago has become the star of a series of picture books.
Secret wedding witnesses sought by festival organisers
07 May 2021The few people in on a celebrity's secret wedding in Kent back in the 60s are being sought for a festival which will celebrate the event next month.
Supermarket launches free children's book scheme
06 May 2021Children will be able to bring home free books from a Kent supermarket thanks to book swap stations being brought into all stores.
New chapter for library users
29 April 2021A town's £10m civic centre has opened its first service to the public.
Writer imagines near-future seaside town on brink of disaster
22 April 2021From the delight of an iconic theme park to a sex scene in a shell grotto, a new novel brings one Kent town to life - but also warns of a dark future.
Ellie shortlisted in creative writing competition
17 April 2021An 11-year-old from Kent has been shortlisted in a creative writing competition held by one of Scotland’s leading hotel groups.
Praise for author's debut novel
22 March 2021Sunday League football has inspired one man to write about the end of civilisation.
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