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'I never thought I'd see Jason Donovan in fishnet stockings'

'I never thought I'd see Jason Donovan in fishnet stockings'

20 August 2024

The Aussie star gave audiences an eyeful at the opening night of risqué musical the Rocky Horror Show.

Paloma Faith on form as she performs open-air concert in Kent

Paloma Faith on form as she performs open-air concert in Kent

17 August 2024

The singer-songwriter, best known for hits Only Love Can Hurt Like This and Lullaby, wooed the crowds on the coast.

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

13 August 2024

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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Hairspray is back in town - now run and tell that

Hairspray is back in town - now run and tell that

07 August 2024

The opening night of feel-good musical Hairspray shared a much-needed message of love and positivity with Kent theatre-goers.

Big hair, big heels and even bigger dreams

Big hair, big heels and even bigger dreams

31 July 2024

We were taken on a trip down Hollywood Boulevard at the opening night of Pretty Woman, starring Amber Davies and Ore Oduba.

We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

25 July 2024

A new cafe is offering a bargain big breakfast for just £8.99 - but does the taste match up to the enticing price?

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‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

21 July 2024

At times more political rally than punk gig, Idles put on a powerful and provocative show at Margate’s Dreamland that wasn’t for the faint-hearted…

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‘Margate, you are trash’

‘Margate, you are trash’

20 July 2024

Suede and Manic Street Preachers were the latest bands to play at Dreamland for the venue’s summer of live music.

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The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

18 July 2024

We visited a restaurant full of Union Jacks and Nigel Farage voters for a classic English breakfast. Just don’t bring a copy of the Guardian…

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‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

17 July 2024

We came face-to-face with one of Disney’s wickedest villains at the live stage adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

14 July 2024

We review the Leeds Castle Classical Concert, where plucky picnickers partied in the rain to world-class music.

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

14 July 2024

Our reviewer watches Nile Rodgers and Chic roll back the years in an electrifying display in front of a sell-out crowd at Margate’s Dreamland.

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

13 July 2024

His set was short, but The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft proved a hit at Dreamland on Friday night - we went along to review it.

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‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

09 July 2024

Huge hits and massive noise - the Kaiser Chiefs certainly let you know they were in town and our reviewer was there to relive his teenage years.

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

09 July 2024

The touring production of An Officer and a Gentleman will have you laughing, crying, cheering and trying not to sing along.

A weekend away with plenty of bang for your buck

A weekend away with plenty of bang for your buck

08 July 2024

Discover the glory of a Belgian break and see history played out in front of you

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

27 June 2024

We went along to watch the wonderful magic of childhood film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang come to life on stage.

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

Why trendy new Kent venue is a must-visit - even if you don’t like small plates

27 June 2024

We tried grown-up chicken nuggets and a “pork belly of dreams” at a restaurant and wine bar where a former MasterChef finalist is working wonders.

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Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

24 June 2024

An open-air summer theatre tour taking in venues across Kent kicked off with some serious Shakespeare in the form of war play Henry V.

‘It’s great to be back in sunny Margate’

‘It’s great to be back in sunny Margate’

21 June 2024

We review a Scottish double-header as Simple Minds and Del Amitri cheer up a crowd deflated by England’s lacklustre Euro 2024 performance.

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