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Is this Kent's most festive house?

Is this Kent's most festive house?

12 December 2021

A 67-year-old grandad has covered his house from floor to roof in Christmas lights for a cause very close to his heart.

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A show for children who don't want to just sit still and watch

A show for children who don't want to just sit still and watch

12 December 2021

Little ones are invited on an adventure with a plucky young fox to help defeat the Evil Queen and save Christmas.

All aboard the Polar Express

All aboard the Polar Express

11 December 2021

Review: Grab your pyjamas and have your Christmas spirit at the ready as a fantastic festive journey for believers awaits.

Pop-up Christmas bar opens in town centre

Pop-up Christmas bar opens in town centre

10 December 2021

A pop-up Christmas cabin offering mulled wine, locally brewed beers and festive cocktails has opened in a town centre.

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Festive films to drive in to

Festive films to drive in to

09 December 2021

A series of festive films will be available on the big screen from the comfort of your car as drive-in cinema returns to one Kent venue.

Feel festive with some carol singing

Feel festive with some carol singing

08 December 2021

From traditional church services with carols to singing as the cattle are lowing, we've found some carol services to fit in amid your festivities.

Festive fare on the menu at markets

Festive fare on the menu at markets

08 December 2021

Three days of markets offering winter warmers, local produce and festive gift ideas are being held this week.

Festive castle attraction promises a sprinkling of snow

Festive castle attraction promises a sprinkling of snow

08 December 2021

A new 10-day festive attraction featuring a theatre, market, grotto and a specially-brewed ale opens this week, and promises a sprinkling of snow too.

Park's first illuminated trail to open soon

Park's first illuminated trail to open soon

08 December 2021

A new illuminated woodland trail coming to a Kent park for the first time will open to visitors next week.

Free festive family experience to open

Free festive family experience to open

08 December 2021

A festive exhibition featuring models of Santa and his reindeer made from donated Lego bricks will open to visitors this weekend through to New Year.

Fears Christmas festival could have been super-spread event

Fears Christmas festival could have been super-spread event

07 December 2021

The decision to allow thousands of people to attend a popular Christmas festival has been questioned.

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It's a Christmas wonder!

It's a Christmas wonder!

07 December 2021

A couple have used more then 24,000 lights to decorate their home.

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Festive shows this Christmas for all the family

Festive shows this Christmas for all the family

07 December 2021

It's not just panto playing in theatres across Kent this Christmas - from magical fairytales to West End music and make-believe, here's what's on.

Band's Christmas song inspired by their home town

Band's Christmas song inspired by their home town

07 December 2021

A band's Christmas single is growing support online and features landmarks of their home town and are raising money for a foodbank they volunteer for.

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Santa's grotto reopens at shopping centre

Santa's grotto reopens at shopping centre

06 December 2021

A shopping centre's Santa's grotto has reopened after emergency maintenance work forced its closure leaving dozens of families disappointed.

Town aglow with £3k worth of new Christmas lights

Town aglow with £3k worth of new Christmas lights

06 December 2021

More than £3,000 worth of new festive decorations are now on show following a town's official Christmas lights switch-on.

Get ready for Christmas jumper day with a second-hand bargain

Get ready for Christmas jumper day with a second-hand bargain

06 December 2021

Christmas jumpers contain large amounts of plastic and often end up in landfill, so here's how you can stay sustainable with a second-hand purchase.

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Are these this year's best Christmas TV adverts?

Are these this year's best Christmas TV adverts?

05 December 2021

We run the rule over the some of the biggest Christmas TV adverts...are they full of the season of goodwill or a bit bah humbug?

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9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

04 December 2021

Reduce the footprint your festive celebrations leave on the environment by following some of our tips for an eco-friendly Christmas.

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

03 December 2021

A family's impressive Christmas lights are back for the eleventh year as they continue raising money for a charity close to their hearts.

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