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Where you can see the Red Arrows in Kent today

Where you can see the Red Arrows in Kent today

27 June 2024

The Red Arrows will grace Kent’s skies today as the world-renowned group celebrates its 60th display season.

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Thousands gather across towns for Muslim holiday

Thousands gather across towns for Muslim holiday

20 June 2024

Over two thousand people celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Adha in their best clothes on Sunday.

We visited Kent zoo offering adult-only evening sessions

We visited Kent zoo offering adult-only evening sessions

15 June 2024

Adult-only evening sessions at a leading Kent wildlife reserve offer the perfect chance to explore nature, says our reporter.

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It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

14 June 2024

Chaka Khan headlines this year’s Love Supreme – but Natalie Williams will get the party going from the opening minutes.

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride

07 June 2024

Kent’s biggest Pride event is taking place this weekend with a star-studded festival - here’s what you need to know…

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Seaside town to host first Pride

Seaside town to host first Pride

31 May 2024

A town will host its first ever Pride parade and party.

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

24 May 2024

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

20 May 2024

An animal charity is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a fundraiser featuring carnival rides, stalls, games and a display of classic cars.

‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

02 May 2024

The 8 Out of 10 Cats and Your Face or Mine? star’s newest show received a barrel of laughs throughout the evening - here’s what our reviewer thought.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

23 April 2024

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

18 April 2024

Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.

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Thousands line streets for Vaisakhi festival

Thousands line streets for Vaisakhi festival

13 April 2024

Thousands of people have lined the streets as a colourful Sikh festival got under way.

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Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

11 April 2024

Everything you need to know about Sikh festival celebrations in a Kent town this weekend, from road closures, procession route, timings and more.

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Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

10 April 2024

Thousands of members of a mosque have broken their month-long fast as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

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Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

10 April 2024

A new festival is set to welcome spring with traditional Indian music, Bollywood dancing, colour powder and street food.

Tesco marks Sikh festival for first time

Tesco marks Sikh festival for first time

04 April 2024

The supermarket giant is marking the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi for the first time and kicked off its celebrations at a Kent place of worship.

African and Caribbean society to welcome TV soap star to mark 40 years

African and Caribbean society to welcome TV soap star to mark 40 years

02 April 2024

A charity representing Kent's African and Caribbean community has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations.

Thousands turn out for Kent’s largest festival of colours

Thousands turn out for Kent’s largest festival of colours

02 April 2024

Nearly 4000 people threw coloured powders at each other and danced to music at a religious festival held in a town park.

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Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

20 March 2024

Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

Competition seeks to discover new voice of science

Competition seeks to discover new voice of science

12 March 2024

A major competition is being held to try to find talented young science presenters.

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