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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.

‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

18 May 2024
‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

Seven nurseries from Kent and Sussex are preparing to take their unique plants to the world’s most prestigious flower show next week.

Gallery to celebrate abstract artist Ed Clark in summer exhibition

18 May 2024
Gallery to celebrate abstract artist Ed Clark in summer exhibition

The free exhibition will showcase the pioneering African-American artist’s work from the 1940s to the early 2000s.

Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

17 May 2024
Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

Want to take the kids on holiday but can’t afford a trip abroad? Book a budget camping trip next door to some of Kent’s best days out.

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Set off on a family adventure this May half term

16 May 2024
Set off on a family adventure this May half term

From wild animals to wartime code-breakers, there’s not a dull moment to be had during the school holidays.

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Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

15 May 2024
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

The pair, who hosted BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show for 25 years, are reuniting on stage for the first time in a decade.

Kent’s beachfront houses with stunning sea views

14 May 2024
Kent’s beachfront houses with stunning sea views

Soak up the sun from these spectacular seaside properties that are on the market in Kent right now.

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Who’s playing at Dreamland this summer?

14 May 2024
Who’s playing at Dreamland this summer?

Find out which big names will be joining the likes of Becky Hill, Bryan Adams and Madness at the Kent coast this summer.

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Travel back in time with 1940s festival

13 May 2024
Travel back in time with 1940s festival

A Kent railway is putting on a retro festival with swing music, vintage stalls, living history displays and classic cars.

Cheers to a weekend of beer, wine and food festivals

12 May 2024
Cheers to a weekend of beer, wine and food festivals

Three festivals boasting craft beer, Kentish wines and street food are coming to Kent for one weekend.

Kent’s historic mills open to public

11 May 2024
Kent’s historic mills open to public

National Mills Weekend returns with more than 100 mills celebrating their heritage - including three Kent attractions.

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Ben Portsmouth is bringing The King back to life

10 May 2024
Ben Portsmouth is bringing The King back to life

Elvis Presley impersonator Ben Portsmouth is taking his sensational This Is Elvis live show to venues all over the country.

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Classic car show rolls into town

09 May 2024
Classic car show rolls into town

One of the county’s biggest retro car shows, with steam vehicles, free bus rides and live music, is gearing up for its return.

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‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

09 May 2024
‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

We visited one of Kent’s only fully plant-based cafes to see if the food measures up - and didn’t miss the meat or dairy at all.

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Posh pads inside Kent’s stately homes

07 May 2024
Posh pads inside Kent’s stately homes

Discover the stunning manor houses that have been split up and turned into breathtaking properties that are now on the market.

Sir Tim Rice to share stories about his biggest musicals

07 May 2024
Sir Tim Rice to share stories about his biggest musicals

The award-winning lyricist behind the Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on tour.

Treat the kids to an awesome animal encounter

07 May 2024
Treat the kids to an awesome animal encounter

Take the family on a wild day out at one of Kent’s biggest animal parks, with an up-close-and-personal encounter and annual pass.

Brick by brick: Lego festival returns to Kent

06 May 2024
Brick by brick: Lego festival returns to Kent

The festival has loose bricks, vintage sets, speed-building competitions and jaw-dropping large-scale Lego displays.

Kent cinemas to host Eurovision party

05 May 2024
Kent cinemas to host Eurovision party

This year’s song contest is set to be broadcast live into cinemas with viewers encouraged to dress up and sing along.

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Comedians, actors, chefs and singers to appear at literary festival

04 May 2024
Comedians, actors, chefs and singers to appear at literary festival

Household names such as Lenny Henry, Michael Palin, Peter James and Michael Ball are part of this year’s star-studded line-up.

Fringe festival to promote local bands

02 May 2024
Fringe festival to promote local bands

The five-day festival is focusing on homegrown talent with a bank holiday weekend of Kent-based bands and musicians.

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