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Kent Police beat Gurkhas in charity rowing challenge

Kent Police beat Gurkhas in charity rowing challenge

09 October 2015

Queen's Gurkha Engineers faced off against police officers to raise funds for charity today.

Churchgoers sleep out for the homeless

Churchgoers sleep out for the homeless

25 September 2015

Volunteers from 18 churches come together at Maidstone United's club grounds tonight to raise money for the homeless.

Oxfam calls for donations for Nepal

Oxfam calls for donations for Nepal

30 April 2015

Oxfam in Deal is raising life-saving funds for those affected by Nepal’s devastating earthquake.

Homeless charity fears for future

Homeless charity fears for future

15 April 2015

A homeless charity in Kent is appealing for help after being told its warehouse will be turned into a drive-thru McDonald's.

Epilepsy sufferer launches charity calendar competition

Epilepsy sufferer launches charity calendar competition

23 January 2015

An epilepsy sufferer has launched a calendar competition to help raise money for a new EEG machine at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The Elf Service makes wishes come true

The Elf Service makes wishes come true

23 December 2014

kmfm DJ Ben Pearce and Kent cricket provide festive cheer in Canterbury

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

22 September 2014

A mother whose newborn son was struck down with meningitis TWICE relives her family's ordeal - and the struggles they continue to face three years on.

Entries flood in for Kent Charity Awards

Entries flood in for Kent Charity Awards

24 June 2014

Deserving organisations from across the county are submitting entries for the first ever Kent Charity Awards.

Hole-in-one joy for Kevin

Hole-in-one joy for Kevin

20 June 2014

Spectators cheered as a golfer hit an ace into the 18th hole to win an £8,000 prize during a charity golf day in aid of the Pilgrims Hospice.

Charity shop fears for its future in Herne Bay

Charity shop fears for its future in Herne Bay

30 May 2014

Demelza Hospice shop on the corner of Mortimer Street and William Street could be forced to close after owner submits plans for new pizza restaurant

Firefighters with head for heights create new world record

Firefighters with head for heights create new world record

28 May 2014

Thunderstorms and lightning were not enough to stop Kent emergency crews from making history with a lofty world record attempt.

Purr-fect day at Ashford cattery

Purr-fect day at Ashford cattery

20 May 2014

Crowds get that fundraising 'feline' as the RSPCA's Ashford Garden Cattery throws open its doors to the public.

Touching thought for novelist

Touching thought for novelist

14 May 2014

Writer Joanna Trollope spoke of her father's battle with dementia in front of more than 300 Kent businesswomen, in aid of charity.

Ducks in fundraiser for sports pavilion

Ducks in fundraiser for sports pavilion

22 April 2014

It's quackers! Ducks raised money for charity at an annual race at Smarden.

Top award for long-serving medic

Top award for long-serving medic

17 April 2014

Raymond Ashman has been honoured by the Queen in recognition of more than four decades of service to St John Ambulance.

 Memory of brave mum inspires parachute jump

Memory of brave mum inspires parachute jump

15 April 2014

A young woman is undertaking a skydive to raise cash for a good cause in memory of her mother who died from bowel cancer.

1,000-mile bike ride set to raise £100,000 for children's charities

1,000-mile bike ride set to raise £100,000 for children's charities

31 March 2014

A leading Kent businessman is getting on his bike for his most gruelling charity challenge yet.

Anything Beckham can do ... we can do Becker!

Anything Beckham can do ... we can do Becker!

25 March 2014

Scores do silly things to generate cash for Sport Relief charity.

Has Kent got talent?

Has Kent got talent?

05 March 2014

Pick up your dancing shoes and exercise your vocal cords - a cultural celebration is seeking out the best in county talent.

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