The Vriendschap barge could become a waterfront community arts hub in Ramsgate.

Crowdfunder started to turn 130-year-old barge into floating arts venue

The Sussex-based Hanover Band has had to cancel a year's worth of anniversary concerts due to Corona. It's solution has been labelled brave and audacious. 

Celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary - with a socially distanced orchestra

There's been criticism of a council decision to close an arts and performance venue in Sussex

Anger over Sussex arts and performance venue closure  

The first day of early closures, on Thursday night, saw many businesses struggle with reduced customer numbers.

Businesses fear for future as 10pm curfew comes into force

Reading Carnival's licence has been revoked due to police concerns about violence. Thames Valley Police asked for a review after a teenager was stabbed at last year's event. 

Reading Carnival licence revoked following violence

Reading Festival announces 2021 line up- archive pic

The event was cancelled this year because of Covid. Organisers say they will have two main stages next year

Reading Festival announces 'most epic' line-up for 2021

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This summer more than 1,000 children with serious illnesses should have been getting the chance to have a break at one of 15 camps run by the charity Over the Wall, but they've been cancelled because of coronavirus.

Summer camp for children with serious illnesses forced to go virtual

Artist impression of the proposed theme park in Kent - Credit: The London Resort

The London Resort will have a huge impact on North Kent, and today plans to transform 465 hectares of land on the Swanscombe Peninsula into an ambitious new theme park were put to the public.

A Kent theme park in four years as public consulted on London Resort 

Arts venues across the Thames Valley and South East have been reacting to the announcement that the industry will be given a £1.57bn support package from the government.

South's arts industry reacts to £1.57bn emergency lifeline from government

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Pubs and hairdressers are among venues in the Thames Valley and South East reopening today on what is being called 'Super Saturday'. Many people are heading out to their favourite local hotspots, which have been shut for almost four months during pandemic.

In pictures: Pubs and hairdressers among venues reopening across South East

Theme parks have introduced social distancing measures so they can reopen

Museums, fairground attractions, zoos and theme parks can all open from Saturday 4th July as long as social distancing measures are introduced and people book tickets before attending.

Super Saturday: Some of the South east’s tourist attractions reopen

The music industry has been hit hard by the crisis, with DJs and artists losing their livelihoods overnight. But how have they adapted?

'My whole life crumbled overnight': The music industry fighting to survive

Louise Crawford usually works behind the supermarket welcome desk but has been entertaining customers as they waited in the car park.

Waitrose worker sings to shoppers as they queue up

Organisers of Royal Ascot 2020 have confirmed the race will not be open to the public, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Royal Ascot 2020 will not open to public

Their concerts were cancelled - so the musicians in a Sussex orchestra are posting 10 minute solos online while social distancing at home.

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