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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.

Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

01 June 2024
Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

Find out where you can celebrate your local LGBTQ+ community with Kent’s fabulous summer of Pride.

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Everything you need to know about Dreamland’s summer concerts

31 May 2024
Everything you need to know about Dreamland’s summer concerts

Planning on seeing some live music by the coast this summer? We’ve got your guide to visiting Dreamland, from where to park to what to eat.

Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

30 May 2024
Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

School children from across Kent and Medway have been creating Father’s Day drawings to show dads how much they matter.

Swing singers and bomb squads to gather for new 1940s festival

30 May 2024
Swing singers and bomb squads to gather for new 1940s festival

The festival will honour 80 years since the D-Day landings with re-enactments, live music, vintage vehicles and a bomb disposal school.

CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

28 May 2024
CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

The lovable family film has been turned into a musical, with former Strictly finalist Karim appearing as the zany King Julien.

Win tickets to the ultimate Abba experience

28 May 2024
Win tickets to the ultimate Abba experience

We’re giving away two top-tier tickets to Mamma Mia The Party, a theatrical dining experience set to Abba’s timeless tunes.

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

27 May 2024
Stunning summer gardens opening in June

Lots of beautiful early summer gardens are opening all over Kent in the next few weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Kent’s biggest tribute festival to celebrate fifth anniversary

25 May 2024
Kent’s biggest tribute festival to celebrate fifth anniversary

The three-day festival sees The Killers, Oasis, Whitney Houston and Elton John tribute artists perform in a park.

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Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

25 May 2024
Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

The record-breaking musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be sashaying into a Kent theatre for six nights.

Abba and Tina Turner tributes to perform in castle grounds

23 May 2024
Abba and Tina Turner tributes to perform in castle grounds

A spectacular classical concert returns this summer with a world-renowned orchestra, tribute acts and West End singers.

Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

21 May 2024
Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

The comedian has revealed he will visit six Kent venues on his upcoming Small World tour.

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King Charles visits Kent stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

21 May 2024
King Charles visits Kent stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A medal-winning plantsman from the county enjoyed a royal visit from HRH King Charles at the world-famous flower show.

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Chelsea Flower Show medal winners to display stunning florals

21 May 2024
Chelsea Flower Show medal winners to display stunning florals

There will be eye-catching flower displays from 300 exhibitors at a three-day garden show.

Win VIP pass to every Dreamland summer concert

20 May 2024
Win VIP pass to every Dreamland summer concert

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP ‘black card’ to all of Dreamland’s outdoor concerts - even the sold out ones. Here’s how to enter.

Action-packed experiences for Kent’s thrill-seekers

20 May 2024
Action-packed experiences for Kent’s thrill-seekers

If you’re a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, Kent has some exhilarating days out that might just surprise you.

Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

19 May 2024
Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Get stuck into obstacle courses, teddy bears picnics and foodie festivals with the family over the late May bank holiday weekend.

‘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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