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Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Hand-drawn pictures and lovingly crafted messages from thousands of children across Kent will appear in our special My Dad supplement.

Kent’s summer of outdoor theatre

Kent’s summer of outdoor theatre

Watch magical live shows against the backdrop of historic houses and stunning gardens with Kent’s open-air theatre season.

Kent’s open-air cinema season

Kent’s open-air cinema season

Catch blockbuster films like Dirty Dancing, Grease, Cruella and Top Gun on the outdoor big screen this summer.

Seaside attraction celebrates 10th anniversary

Seaside attraction celebrates 10th anniversary

A tourist hotspot is putting on a spectacular fireworks show and live music this weekend to celebrate a decade on the coast.

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

An annual athletic event is now open for registrations and promises fun for all ages.

Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

A huge transport festival is bringing hundreds of vintage vehicles to a town centre for two days.

Kent’s leading children’s awards extends deadline for nominations

Kent’s leading children’s awards extends deadline for nominations

The hugely popular Wards Children’s Awards is giving you more time to make a nomination but you’ll still need to be quick to get your vote in.

Victory in Europe: Kent’s VE Day 80th anniversary events

Victory in Europe: Kent’s VE Day 80th anniversary events

Celebrate 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe and honour those who gave their lives in battle with special events all over the county.

Our guide to the May Day weekend

Our guide to the May Day weekend

Spring into the first bank holiday of the month with Morris dancers, maypoles, craft beer and doggy days out.

Let us know the young heroes across Kent who have inspired you

Let us know the young heroes across Kent who have inspired you

The countdown is on for the Wards Children’s Awards - so get your nomination in now.

David Walliams to host book signing

David Walliams to host book signing

The bestselling author will be meeting fans and signing copies of his new book, the World’s Worst Superheroes, at a Kent bookshop.

Major London museum brings live show to Kent theatre

Major London museum brings live show to Kent theatre

The interactive show is inspired by exhibitions and galleries from one of the capital city’s most-visited tourist attractions.

Seaside attraction to host live music for bank holiday weekend

Seaside attraction to host live music for bank holiday weekend

A buzzing coastal destination is putting on live bands and a children’s Easter egg hunt over the four-day weekend.

Road closures as thousands prepare for Vaisakhi

Road closures as thousands prepare for Vaisakhi

From road closures to procession routes, here’s everything you need to know about Sikh festival celebrations taking place in a Kent town this weekend.

Wimpy to finally return to town centre this summer

Wimpy to finally return to town centre this summer

An iconic fast-food brand has reiterated it will reopen despite facing further delays in bringing back a branch in a Kent town.

Dockyard's ‘hidden treasure’ to host inflatable aqua park

Dockyard's ‘hidden treasure’ to host inflatable aqua park

Thrill seekers are being invited to take the plunge as a new floating obstacle course launches at a watersports centre based at a former dockyard.

Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store

Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store

A global bubble tea giant is due to open its first store in the county as it looks to expand across the UK.

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Fans of the BBC show can challenge real-life Gladiators to popular challenges such as Hang Tough and Duel at a free pop-up event.

Music, food, boats and fireworks: Town gets ready for huge festival

Music, food, boats and fireworks: Town gets ready for huge festival

Plans are under way for a town’s river festival with entries invited for the raft race.

Contenders ready! Gladiators set to bring large fan event to Bluewater

Contenders ready! Gladiators set to bring large fan event to Bluewater

Fans of the iconic BBC show will soon be able to get up close and personal with the latest generation of superhumans at a free immersive event.

Pancake Day 2025: Races, recipes and restaurants

Pancake Day 2025: Races, recipes and restaurants

Have some flipping good fun this Pancake Day with kids’ races, mouth-watering recipes and freshly-cooked crepes.

Sydnie Christmas adds new date to UK tour

Sydnie Christmas adds new date to UK tour

The Britain’s Got Talent winner has announced a new show at a Kent venue as part of her solo tour.

Inside Kent’s second Haribo store as hundreds expected to queue at opening

Inside Kent’s second Haribo store as hundreds expected to queue at opening

Haribo is opening its second store in Kent tomorrow - with hundreds of shoppers expected to queue outside.

Thousands of Lego bricks recreate shipwrecks

Thousands of Lego bricks recreate shipwrecks

Ever wondered how many Lego bricks it takes to recreate the Titanic? As a special exhibition sails in we reveal all…

McFly and Sam Ryder to perform at summer concert series

McFly and Sam Ryder to perform at summer concert series

Chart-topping boyband McFly will be joined by the Eurovision star for an open-air concert this summer.

Haribo reveals opening date for second Kent store

Haribo reveals opening date for second Kent store

Confectionary giant Haribo has announced when it will be welcoming the first customers to its latest new store.

Unmissable family shows coming to the West End

Unmissable family shows coming to the West End

If you fancy taking the kids to London’s famous theatre district this year, here are three must-see shows you’ll want to see.

Light festival planned to brighten up town and battle winter blues

Light festival planned to brighten up town and battle winter blues

A parade of hundreds of schoolchildren carrying lanterns is planned to bring light to a town centre and encourage people to venture out.

Award-winning teen musical heads out on first UK tour

Award-winning teen musical heads out on first UK tour

Smash hit musical Dear Evan Hansen is touring the country for the first time after successful runs on the West End and Broadway.

Popular gaming festival axed from landmark attraction

Popular gaming festival axed from landmark attraction

One of Kent’s biggest festivals, which had run for the past four years, will not be going ahead in 2025, organisers have confirmed.

Town to throw huge Chinese New Year celebration

Town to throw huge Chinese New Year celebration

Kent residents can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with colourful dancing lions, traditional Chinese music and street performers.

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