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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.

Outdoor concert series returns to town centre

18 April 2024
Outdoor concert series returns to town centre

The live music series features open-air performances from 20 jazz, funk, rock and pop artists.

Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

17 April 2024
Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

The former ballroom dancer has swapped the Blackpool Tower for the land of Far Far Away as she’s set to star in Shrek the Musical.

Take a look at the most expensive house in Kent's 'poshest village'

16 April 2024
Take a look at the most expensive house in Kent's 'poshest village'

This £1.75m five-bedroom house is located in a village that’s been named one of the fanciest locations in the country.

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Tickets for festive light trail go on sale

15 April 2024
Tickets for festive light trail go on sale

One of the county’s biggest Christmas events will return this year with millions of sparkling lights. Here’s how to get tickets.

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Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

15 April 2024
Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular open-air performances from some of the country’s best theatre companies over the coming months.

Annual lambing weekend could see up to 10,000 visitors

14 April 2024
Annual lambing weekend could see up to 10,000 visitors

The springtime event, which returns this month, has seen large crowds flock to see the newborn lambs in previous years.

Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

13 April 2024
Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

The professional dancer and Strictly fan favourite is back on tour, bringing high-energy music and routines to theatres across the country.

Rufus Wainwright announced as festival headliner

11 April 2024
Rufus Wainwright announced as festival headliner

The singer, songwriter and composer is performing in Kent this summer as his only UK festival appearance of the year.

McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

11 April 2024
McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

Monsters, aliens and unicorns are coming to the stage with a live adaptation of the popstar’s Who’s In Your Book series

Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

10 April 2024
Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

A new festival is set to welcome spring with traditional Indian music, Bollywood dancing, colour powder and street food.

Watch Kent Cricket matches from your balcony

09 April 2024
Watch Kent Cricket matches from your balcony

A two-bedroom flat overlooking Kent’s biggest cricket ground is on the market for £490k.

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Rock band The Subways to play Kent gig

08 April 2024
Rock band The Subways to play Kent gig

The explosive guitar band are bringing their noughties hits to intimate venues all over the country on their latest tour

‘I’ve always wanted to slip into a pair of chaps’

07 April 2024
‘I’ve always wanted to slip into a pair of chaps’

Julian Clary gives fans a sneak peek ahead of his new Western-themed stand-up show coming to two Kent theatres.

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Album artwork by Peter Blake and Damien Hirst on display

06 April 2024
Album artwork by Peter Blake and Damien Hirst on display

Famed album covers from the likes of David Bowie, Sex Pistols, The Beatles and The Clash are on display in a new punk and pop art exhibit.

Grease is the word

05 April 2024
Grease is the word

Calling all T-Birds and Pink Ladies! Record-breaking musical Grease is back on the road with a new nationwide tour.

‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

04 April 2024
‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

The opening night of an outdoor food village proved so busy that the frazzled staff almost gave away a free katsu curry.

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Comedian Iain Stirling heads out on UK tour

03 April 2024
Comedian Iain Stirling heads out on UK tour

The Love Island narrator is stepping out of the voiceover booth and onto the stage with his biggest stand-up tour to date.

Micky Flanagan adds Kent date to intimate tour

02 April 2024
Micky Flanagan adds Kent date to intimate tour

The record-breaking comedian will perform a handful of stand-up dates at UK theatres this month. Here’s how to get tickets.

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Start your engines: retro car show returns

01 April 2024
Start your engines: retro car show returns

Admire more than 1,000 vintage cars, buses, motorbikes and military vehicles at an annual transport show.

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How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024
How these Kent theatres got their names

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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