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'Lifeline' gets six-figure donation

'Lifeline' gets six-figure donation

10 September 2019

A charity supporting people with their mental health has received a grant of more than £300,000.

Suicides rise in Kent - but help is at hand

Suicides rise in Kent - but help is at hand

10 September 2019

This World Suicide Prevention Day, KentOnline is looking to share mental health stories and the help available.

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Volunteers tackle bungalow challenge

Volunteers tackle bungalow challenge

06 September 2019

A bungalow has been restored to help a military charity provide a temporary home for a family in need during its centenary year.

School 'deeply saddened' by teen's death

School 'deeply saddened' by teen's death

05 September 2019

A headteacher has paid a glowing tribute to a former pupil, whose death has caused a flurry of donations.

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Bear Grylls wants you!

Bear Grylls wants you!

17 August 2019

A TV adventurer is encouraging people to sign up to a military challenge to raise money for a veterans' charity.

Charity's plan for empty supermarket

Charity's plan for empty supermarket

12 August 2019

A supermarket which has laid empty for years could soon have new owners.

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Hopper hut sleepover for charity

Hopper hut sleepover for charity

12 August 2019

Two women will spend three nights sleeping on beds of straw to raise money for charity.

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Great-grandad's 30,000 win

Great-grandad's 30,000 win

09 August 2019

Three neighbours have won £30,000 each, with more money going to a nearby special needs school.

Funds needed for telephone box plan to become a reality

Funds needed for telephone box plan to become a reality

09 August 2019

Plans are underway for an iconic red telephone box to have a new lifesaving purpose.

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Poignant mural in town centre

Poignant mural in town centre

06 August 2019

A group of young people have painted a mural to encourage others to speak about mental health.

150-mile bike ride raises thousands

150-mile bike ride raises thousands

02 August 2019

Around 100 cyclists made the trip to Ypres, Belgium, to raise money for a military charity in its centenary year.

Music4Martha returns for a 4th year

Music4Martha returns for a 4th year

29 July 2019

Three pubs are partnering in an effort to raise funds for a disability charity.

Match achieves goal and nets charity cash

Match achieves goal and nets charity cash

20 July 2019

An organisation supporting victims of domestic abuse was the winner when two teams took to the pitch for a charity football match.

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Couple back in UK after honeymoon horror

Couple back in UK after honeymoon horror

16 July 2019

Newly-weds stuck in a Thai hospital after a motorbike crash have finally returned to home after a fundraiser.

'It's a good way to show we're people'

'It's a good way to show we're people'

15 July 2019

An exhibition featuring photos of homeless people has gone on display in a bid to challenge perceptions.

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Celebrating 100 years of RBLI

Celebrating 100 years of RBLI

11 July 2019

A 150-mile bike ride across three countries will mark 100 years since Royal British Legion Industries began.

Nowt ‘loo-ny’ about toilet twinning campaign

Nowt ‘loo-ny’ about toilet twinning campaign

10 July 2019

A teacher has joined the revo-loo-tion to help flush away poverty - and wants you to join his campaign.

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Sensory room open for special needs youngsters

Sensory room open for special needs youngsters

10 July 2019

Thousands of families are set to benefit from the arrival of a new sensory hub.

Threatened befriending service is saved

Threatened befriending service is saved

10 July 2019

A service which gives lonely elderly people a friend has been saved at the eleventh hour.

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Thousands raised for teen killed on quad bike in Greece

Thousands raised for teen killed on quad bike in Greece

05 July 2019

A bereaved family are raising money to help others bring home loved ones involved in tragedy overseas.

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