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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.

7 cocktail bars to try in Kent’s only city

14 February 2025
7 cocktail bars to try in Kent’s only city

Looking for somewhere swish to take a date or meet up with mates? We’ve got some great cocktail bars where you can catch up over a drink.

Literary festival returns with biggest line-up to date

13 February 2025
Literary festival returns with biggest line-up to date

This year’s event includes talks from TV stars, Paralympians, broadcasters, comedians, musicians and award-winning authors.

‘We waited 40 minutes for lunch - and it came from Aldi!’

13 February 2025
‘We waited 40 minutes for lunch - and it came from Aldi!’

Our reporter visited a vegan cafe with long wait times, confused staff members and food from the budget supermarket next door.

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Our guide to planning the perfect Valentine’s Day

12 February 2025
Our guide to planning the perfect Valentine’s Day

We’ve got food and drink recommendations, cinema deals, couples’ experiences and overnight breaks to make Valentine’s Day truly special.

Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

11 February 2025
Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

The chilly weather is the perfect excuse to take the family on a trip to the lanes at one of Kent’s retro bowling alleys.

Food award finalists to be recognised at glittering ceremony

10 February 2025
Food award finalists to be recognised at glittering ceremony

The nominated finalists will be recognised at the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 later this month.

Blues festival comes to town for 17th year

09 February 2025
Blues festival comes to town for 17th year

A music festival with more than 100 free gigs, workshops and jam sessions returns to a seaside town this month.

Taskmaster winner to visit Kent on tour

08 February 2025
Taskmaster winner to visit Kent on tour

Comedian Lou Sanders is bringing her latest stand-up show, No Kissing in the Bingo Hall, to the county.

Family fun for the February half-term

07 February 2025
Family fun for the February half-term

We’ve got 15 fantastic days out for the February half term, from roar-some dinosaur trails to eco-friendly fun.

Olympic gold medalist to share stories from the track

06 February 2025
Olympic gold medalist to share stories from the track

Bradley Wiggins, one of the country’s most celebrated Olympians, is talking about his incredible career live on stage.

Tudor attraction to reopen with snowdrop display

05 February 2025
Tudor attraction to reopen with snowdrop display

A historic castle that has been closed for weeks is reopening to the public for its jaw-dropping display of 150,000 snowdrops.

8 new pubs and bars to visit in 2025

04 February 2025
8 new pubs and bars to visit in 2025

From revived backstreet boozers to cosy lounges and cabaret bars, these are the new places to stop for a pint this year.

Joe Wicks to host UK’s first supermarket sweep roller disco

03 February 2025
Joe Wicks to host UK’s first supermarket sweep roller disco

The fitness coach will be helping shoppers win supermarket vouchers at this one-of-a-kind roller disco.

Squeeze announce summer concert

03 February 2025
Squeeze announce summer concert

The ‘70s band, known for hits Cool for Cats and Up the Junction, will perform at an outdoor venue later this year.

Comedian Maisie Adam brings biggest stand-up tour to Kent

03 February 2025
Comedian Maisie Adam brings biggest stand-up tour to Kent

The award-winning podcaster is taking her largest tour to date, Appraisal, on tour. Here’s how to get tickets.

Lantern parade to light up local community

02 February 2025
Lantern parade to light up local community

Hundreds of school children will show off their homemade lanterns in a town centre procession this winter.

5 days out in London this February

01 February 2025
5 days out in London this February

Make the most of the chilly school holidays with brilliant family days out in the city this February half-term.

McFly and Sam Ryder to perform at summer concert series

31 January 2025
McFly and Sam Ryder to perform at summer concert series

Chart-topping boyband McFly will be joined by the Eurovision star for an open-air concert this summer.

BGT winner Sydnie Christmas returns for one night only

31 January 2025
BGT winner Sydnie Christmas returns for one night only

The singer is coming back to Kent to perform numbers from her time on the talent show.

John Barrowman to bring Broadway tunes to UK theatres

30 January 2025
John Barrowman to bring Broadway tunes to UK theatres

The Doctor Who and Torchwood star is taking his new musical-inspired show, Laid Bare, on tour.

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