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'I was made redundant after 30 years, and then got my dream job'
07 October 2020A dad who spent decades at Lloyds Banks has taken on a new role; groundsman at a special school.
Father held at gunpoint as teen creates global movement
07 October 2020A supermarket worker held at gunpoint has attracted the support of 30,000 people from all over the world after finding a way to deal with the trauma.
Ten-year-old bakes rainbows for NHS
06 October 2020A girl dedicated her lockdown to baking rainbow salt dough for the NHS and spending the money raised to help a family in need.
'Yes babe, we made a tenner on that'
05 October 2020Where can you dress your kids from top to toe for £20?
Nursery worker paralysed abroad takes first assisted steps
02 October 2020A woman left paralysed from a virus while working abroad has described feeling "overwhelmed" after taking her first assisted steps on a treadmill.
Dad's charity trek for son, 7, with muscle-wasting condition
02 October 2020A group are raising money to make sure a little boy, who has a severe muscle degeneration disorder, has the best life possible.
£17k grant will pay for specialist beds at Martha Trust
02 October 2020A generous five-figure grant will pay for 14 new specialist beds to accommodate the needs of disabled residents living at Martha Trust.
'Don't shrug it off, go and see your doctor'
01 October 2020A mum living with incurable breast cancer is advising women not to "shrug off" abnormalities this October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Recycled uniform project to continue following 'huge' demand
01 October 2020A charity's uniform recycling project has been so successful, its founder has pledged to continue it throughout the year.
Accountant sets eye on virtual London Marathon
01 October 2020A man is aiming to complete the virtual London Marathon in under four hours in aid of a sexual abuse support charity.
Runners gear up for virtual London Marathon
30 September 2020Four runners will be raising money for Martha Trust as they take part in the virtual 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday.
RSPCA warns of 'horse welfare catastrophe'
29 September 2020There has been a drastic rise in the number of horses abandoned or neglected since the start of lockdown.
Charity hosts first-ever online auction
29 September 2020Work donated by local artists and a guitar signed by a rock legend are being auctioned online to help raise money for a Kent hospice.
Students have designs on helping charities
29 September 2020Need help with a new website or logo? Graphic design students are offering assistance for free to community organisations.
Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme
28 September 2020The UK's largest shelter is offering free food and vets bills to temporary owners of some of their furry friends.
Mother's heartache over daughter's diagnosis
25 September 2020A mum-of-two has described the agonising wait she faces to determine the details of her daughter's neurological condition.
Hospice staff treated to Indian feast
23 September 2020Hospice carers were given a well-earned treat during a recent shift after an Indian restaurant served up a feast for them to say thank you.
'We remained apart but together made a difference'
21 September 2020More than £5,000 and counting has been raised in a socially distanced sponsored walk for Breast Cancer Now.
Trust urges young people to 'Think Differently' with new video
18 September 2020A charity has been working with the families of two Kent teens, who died after taking drugs, on a hard-hitting film as part of it's awareness project.
Kent Charity Awards announce new date
17 September 2020The annual celebration of charities from across the county has been given a new date for next year.
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