Spooky Halloween bringing Maidstone to life!
Visit Maidstone town centre this half term between Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October for lots of Halloween fun. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has been working with One Maidstone, the…
Cast pop in to launch Maidstone Panto
The Sleeping Beauty Panto Launch was held in the perfect storybook setting of Maidstone Museums, on Friday 7th October. Leading lady Lucy Edge, who plays Aurora said: “We love being…
Spooky goings-on in Folkestone and Hythe
Things are about to get spooky at Westenhanger Castle, with two free performances of some new Halloween stories coming up later this month. ‘Whispers from the Other Side’ is a…
Skabour music fest skanking back to Folkestone
The Scorchers begin the Saturday evening entertainment at The Burstin Photo: Ray Duff – Words and pictures by Ray Duff – The annual Skabour music festival, now back in full…
Stunning transformation of former waste depot in Canterbury
The Leader of Canterbury City Council has welcomed the opening of the Curzon cinema on the site of a former waste depot. The multiplex, which boasts a bar and pizzeria,…
Thousands drop into Folkestone for annual air display
Left – WW2 Spitfire and Lancaster bomber over Folkestone Harbour- Right- The Lancaster turning – Photos: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Once again Folkestone was thronged with tens of…
Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by riding the Margate’s Scenic Railway
Dreamland Margate, home to the UK’s oldest wooden roller coaster, is getting set to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Tuesday 16th August 2022, shining a spotlight on the park’s…
Shocking 75% of vehicles stopped were reported in special police op
Checks: Officers stopped vehicles to check they were roadworthy More than 35 people were reported for traffic offences during an operation by Kent Special Constabulary in Thanet at the weekend.…
Simon Stephens’ critically acclaimed Sea Wall comes to Margate Pride 2022
Turner Contemporary in Margate The first queer production of critically-acclaimed Sea Wall will premiere at the Turner Contemporary in collaboration with Margate Pride this August. Written by Olivier and Tony…
FREE! Maidstone River Festival launches today!
Come along to Lockmeadow Town Square today, Saturday 30 July, as it hosts the River Festival Stage with family activities, games and performances. It is the ideal spot for spectators…