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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.

Where to see snowdrops in Kent this winter

21 January 2025
Where to see snowdrops in Kent this winter

The snowy winter flowers are almost in bloom. Here are six gardens where you can find them this year.

Pendulum announce 20th anniversary concert

20 January 2025
Pendulum announce 20th anniversary concert

The electronic rock band will celebrate 20 years since their first album, Hold Your Colour, with an outdoor summer show.

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Family musicals coming to Kent this year

20 January 2025
Family musicals coming to Kent this year

Whether your kids are fans of the Wild West or magical flying cars, there are some fantastic family shows coming up in 2025.

Town to throw huge Chinese New Year celebration

19 January 2025
Town to throw huge Chinese New Year celebration

Kent residents can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with colourful dancing lions, traditional Chinese music and street performers.

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Meat Loaf musical sets off on full-throttle tour

18 January 2025
Meat Loaf musical sets off on full-throttle tour

Bat Out of Hell, a rock ‘n’ roll musical inspired by the best-selling album by Meat Loaf, is touring the country.

Bag a free 12-month subscription to KentOnline Premium

17 January 2025
Bag a free 12-month subscription to KentOnline Premium

We’re giving away five annual subscriptions to our ad-lite website, news app and digital copy of the paper, worth more than £50.

Light festival to bring colour to winter nights

16 January 2025
Light festival to bring colour to winter nights

A two-day light display will return with free circus shows and illuminated installations this January.

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KentOnline readers vote for the county’s top restaurants

15 January 2025
KentOnline readers vote for the county’s top restaurants

The nominations are in! These are the top 11 restaurants in this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, as voted for by you.

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The votes are in: Kent and Medway’s top 11 pubs

14 January 2025
The votes are in: Kent and Medway’s top 11 pubs

We’ve received hundreds of nominations for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, and these 11 pubs came out on top.

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10 family days out for under £10

13 January 2025
10 family days out for under £10

From wildlife parks to indoor mini golf, we’ve got some penny-pinching days out for under a tenner this January.

Ghost the Musical tells supernatural love story on UK tour

12 January 2025
Ghost the Musical tells supernatural love story on UK tour

Oh, my love! The 1990 romance has been recreated for the stage, featuring music by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.

Jen Brister to headline comedy night

11 January 2025
Jen Brister to headline comedy night

The stand-up star will perform at one of Kent’s biggest live comedy nights alongside Josh Pugh and Paddy Young.

5 art exhibitions to visit this year

09 January 2025
5 art exhibitions to visit this year

From Steve McQueen’s photography collection to a hotly-anticipated triennial, these are the must-see art exhibitions coming to Kent.

Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

08 January 2025
Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

The sarcastic stand-up comedian is bringing his new show, Small World, to five theatres in the county this year.

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Inbetweeners star to share sitcom stories

07 January 2025
Inbetweeners star to share sitcom stories

Joe Thomas, who played Simon in the teen comedy, will host an intimate evening of conversation to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.

X Factor winner stars in musical tour

06 January 2025
X Factor winner stars in musical tour

Singer Joe McElderry will appear in the nationwide tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The best books to watch out for in 2025

05 January 2025
The best books to watch out for in 2025

Make some room on your bookshelves as experts predict just a few of the titles that are set to hit the bestseller lists next year.

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Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

04 January 2025
Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

The deadpan comedian is bringing his latest show, Hamilton, to four venues in Kent this year.

5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

03 January 2025
5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

Start filling next year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.

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Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

02 January 2025
Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

You haven’t got long left to send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025. Here’s how to do it.

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