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Cracking comedy at Kent fringe festival

Cracking comedy at Kent fringe festival

A fringe festival is bringing almost 80 live shows from the world of comedy, music, theatre and drag to Kent audiences.
Folk flock to annual festival

Folk flock to annual festival

A popular folk festival returns for its 31st year with Morris dancers, sea shanty singalongs and traditional ceilidh music.
Gyles Brandreth and Maria McErlane to speak at literary festival

Gyles Brandreth and Maria McErlane to speak at literary festival

A town-wide festival featuring a host of guests, including TV stars, comedians, poets and comic book writers, launches this weekend.
Looking for Kylie or Coldplay tickets?

Looking for Kylie or Coldplay tickets?

If you’re trying to bag some of this week’s hottest concert tickets, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.

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‘Apart from the fluorescent cocktails, everything in the pub is brown and sticky’

‘Apart from the fluorescent cocktails, everything in the pub is brown and sticky’

Secret Drinker finds a very modern welcome at a backstreet bar where they’ve been pulling pints for 650 years

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‘Lovely jubbly’: Only Fools would not enjoy this ‘cushty’ musical

‘Lovely jubbly’: Only Fools would not enjoy this ‘cushty’ musical

All the best jokes and scenes from eighties classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses are squished together to make the perfect feel-good musical
Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

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Historic steamship to set sail along the River Thames

Historic steamship to set sail along the River Thames

Passengers can enjoy themed cruises and nighttime sailings from Kent to London and Essex this autumn.

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Comedian Russell Kane hits the road for UK tour

Comedian Russell Kane hits the road for UK tour

The award-winning comic is selling out venues all over the country, so Kent fans need to be quick to get their hands on tickets.
Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

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Absolutely Fabulous star to appear at book festival

Absolutely Fabulous star to appear at book festival

A nine-day literary festival returns for its 10th year with live podcast recordings, author talks and free children’s events.
Step inside Ralph Steadman’s art studio at immersive new exhibition

Step inside Ralph Steadman’s art studio at immersive new exhibition

The Gonzo artist’s first UK exhibition in 10 years is opening in Kent - and we went along to see some of his finest work.
It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

Chaka Khan headlines this year’s Love Supreme – but Natalie Williams will get the party going from the opening minutes.
Josh Widdicombe to tour first stand-up show in five years

Josh Widdicombe to tour first stand-up show in five years

The comedian will visit three Kent venues on the huge nationwide tour. Here’s how to get tickets.

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Medieval light show to illuminate Kent landmark

Medieval light show to illuminate Kent landmark

A stunning display of colourful projections, intricate artwork and immersive music is coming to a historic building this autumn.

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A beer lover’s higgledy-piggledy pub paradise

A beer lover’s higgledy-piggledy pub paradise

Hidden corners, wonky floors and dark ales: Secret Drinker stumbles on a pub with a tale to tell.

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Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

One of Kent’s beautiful castles is celebrating the season with golden autumn leaves, stunning flowers and guided tours.
6 unmissable gigs to look forward to in 2025

6 unmissable gigs to look forward to in 2025

Tickets for some of next year’s biggest concerts have gone on sale. Here’s how you can get your hands on them.
Dates revealed for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Dates revealed for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

The dance competition returned for its launch show last weekend with celeb stars like Toyah Wilcox, Sarah Hadland and JB Gill.
Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

The unique dining experience includes four delicious courses and takes place at one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.
Theatre company to explore Kent’s maritime history in new show

Theatre company to explore Kent’s maritime history in new show

The immersive dance show will tell stories of slavery, shipbuilding and female sailors at one of the county’s biggest attractions.

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Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast

Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast

The Oktoberfest-inspired event is in its second year and boasts German beers and live Oompah bands.

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Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

The team behind a free food and drink festival are returning for a second year of street food stalls, live music and comedy nights.
Get tickets for Linkin Park’s comeback gig

Get tickets for Linkin Park’s comeback gig

The rap-metal group has surprised fans with their first tour in seven years. Here’s how to get tickets.
TV chef Rick Stein shares his Food Stories

TV chef Rick Stein shares his Food Stories

The celebrity cook is talking about his latest book and TV series, Food Stories, with Kent fans.
The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

There’s confusion with the prices and the front door as Secret Drinker ends up in a pub all on his lonesome

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Lovely jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical hits the road

Lovely jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical hits the road

The musical, based on the 1980s sitcom, is going on tour with comedy giant Paul Whitehouse.

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Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas: ‘I’ve done it my way’

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas: ‘I’ve done it my way’

The Kent singer talks about life after BGT, the challenges of breaking into the West End and her debut album.
Graham Norton to share showbiz stories on stage

Graham Norton to share showbiz stories on stage

The award-winning chat show host is swapping the sofa for the stage in his new live show.
Grease is back on the road - and it’s electrifying!

Grease is back on the road - and it’s electrifying!

We went along to the opening night of Grease for an evening of hydromatic hand jives and stateside summer lovin’.
190-year-old ploughing match returns

190-year-old ploughing match returns

A rural event dating back to the 1800s is back with vintage tractors, farming competitions and animal displays.
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