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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.

Top days out for teenagers

24 May 2025
Top days out for teenagers

Celebrate the end of exam season by taking your teens to an escape room, music festival, go-kart track and more.

Five brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

23 May 2025
Five brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

Fancy getting out of the house over the long weekend? Make the most of the extra day off with these top-notch days out.

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Nick Mohammed’s Mr Swallow is back on tour

22 May 2025
Nick Mohammed’s Mr Swallow is back on tour

The TV star’s magician alter-ego is bringing his new tricks to fans all over the country.

‘I can’t represent all deaf people because all deaf people are different’

21 May 2025
‘I can’t represent all deaf people because all deaf people are different’

Kent-born actress Rose Ayling-Ellis discuss the joy of making new ITV crime drama, Code of Silence, filmed in the county.

Whip crack away! Calamity Jane is coming to town

20 May 2025
Whip crack away! Calamity Jane is coming to town

Carrie Hope Fletcher is the sharp-shootin’ Calamity Jane as the comedy musical goes on tour for the first time in 10 years.

Win a family day out at Kent’s biggest summer event

19 May 2025
Win a family day out at Kent’s biggest summer event

We’re giving away five sets of family tickets to this year’s unmissable Kent County Show. Here’s how to enter.

Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

19 May 2025
Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

From beer festivals to flower shows, make the most of the bonus day off with fantastic days out.

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Festival double bill to bring bumper weekend of live music to Kent

18 May 2025
Festival double bill to bring bumper weekend of live music to Kent

A park is set to host not one, but two, huge music festivals over the late May bank holiday weekend.

Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

17 May 2025
Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

A Kent attraction has transformed one of its steam trains into the ‘ultimate gaming experience’ with modern consoles and racing simulators.

Our guide to the May half term

16 May 2025
Our guide to the May half term

Stuck for school holiday ideas? Hop aboard a gaming train, make your own pizzas, follow a creepy crawly trail and more.

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

15 May 2025
Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Hand-drawn pictures and lovingly crafted messages from thousands of children across Kent will appear in our special My Dad supplement.

Strictly’s Aljaž and Janette hit the dancefloor in dazzling new show

15 May 2025
Strictly’s Aljaž and Janette hit the dancefloor in dazzling new show

The couple are bringing love, laughter and lots of show-stopping dance moves to theatres across the country.

New craft beer festival to debut at food market

14 May 2025
New craft beer festival to debut at food market

A festival boasting craft beer, street food and live music is set to launch in Kent this summer.

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Jazz Age musical Chicago is still the cat’s pyjamas

13 May 2025
Jazz Age musical Chicago is still the cat’s pyjamas

It’s been 50 years since its Broadway debut, but Bob Fosse’s snappy, sassy musical hasn’t lost any of its razzle-dazzle.

This year’s biggest summer blockbusters

12 May 2025
This year’s biggest summer blockbusters

Fancy a trip to the cinema this summer? Here’s your guide to the must-see comedy, horror, action and family films coming to the big screen.

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Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

11 May 2025
Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

A huge transport festival is bringing hundreds of vintage vehicles to a town centre for two days.

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Where to watch Eurovision on the big screen

10 May 2025
Where to watch Eurovision on the big screen

It’s time to wave your flag and pick your favourites as Eurovision returns to our screens. Here’s where you can watch the Euro pop party.

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70 Dunkirk Little Ships to arrive at harbour for Operation Dynamo anniversary

09 May 2025
70 Dunkirk Little Ships to arrive at harbour for Operation Dynamo anniversary

The largest fleet of Little Ships since WWII will be setting sail from Kent to Dunkirk as part of the 85th anniversary festival.

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‘Cool’ food festival brings DJs and tarot readings to Kent

08 May 2025
‘Cool’ food festival brings DJs and tarot readings to Kent

A quirky festival boasting street food, pop-up bars, tribute acts, Reiki treatments and yoga sessions is back for its 10th year.

A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

07 May 2025
A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

One of Kent’s biggest animal parks is bringing twinkling lights and colourful art installations to its 600-acre reserve this winter.

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