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Sam Lawrie

Sam Lawrie joined the KM Media Group in 2022, working as the Feature Writer for What's On, covering arts and entertainment. Sam previously worked at the Daily Telegraph as part of the Subscriptions team.

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

19 September 2024
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.

‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

19 September 2024
‘The décor looked like something out of Back to the Future’

Our reporter visited an all-American fifties diner where Elvis plays on the speakers and waffles with bacon are on the menu.

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6 unmissable gigs to look forward to in 2025

18 September 2024
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

17 September 2024
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.

Couple’s eco-friendly converted flour mill on the market for £1.5m

17 September 2024
Couple’s eco-friendly converted flour mill on the market for £1.5m

The sustainable property includes metal buckets as lampshades, hand-me-down taps and a steel bath found in a skip.

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

17 September 2024
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

16 September 2024
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

15 September 2024
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

14 September 2024
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

13 September 2024
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

13 September 2024
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.

Lovely jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical hits the road

12 September 2024
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’

11 September 2024
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

11 September 2024
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!

10 September 2024
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

10 September 2024
190-year-old ploughing match returns

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

Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

10 September 2024
Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

A Grade II-listed house that was once part of a 13th century hospital has gone on the market.

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Alzheimer’s charity wins big at awards ceremony

09 September 2024
Alzheimer’s charity wins big at awards ceremony

Winner takes three top accolades as Kent’s hard-working charities, volunteers and trustees are honoured

Ah, shucks: Our guide to Whitstable’s oyster festival

09 September 2024
Ah, shucks: Our guide to Whitstable’s oyster festival

We’ve got everything you need to know about this year’s festival, from traditional seaside activities to where to find the freshest oysters.

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Attention! Salute to the ‘40s is back in town

08 September 2024
Attention! Salute to the ‘40s is back in town

One of Kent’s biggest retro festivals returns with jazz music, swing dancers, 1940s fashion and guided tours.

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