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Snow falls during springtime charity walk

Snow falls during springtime charity walk

05 April 2022

A springtime walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now saw weathers suitable for all seasons.

School garden will remember brave mum

School garden will remember brave mum

04 April 2022

A young mum who died of a rare eye cancer will be among those remembered within a school memorial garden.

Enter now! The Kent Charity Awards are open

Enter now! The Kent Charity Awards are open

31 March 2022

Recognise the incredible work of Kent charities, volunteers and trustees with these prestigious awards.

Walkers tread cliffs to raise cash for breast cancer charity

Walkers tread cliffs to raise cash for breast cancer charity

29 March 2022

A sea of pink walkers will hike along cliffs to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Friends take on charity cycle with pooch Nelson

Friends take on charity cycle with pooch Nelson

21 March 2022

A dog called Nelson is preparing to travel 1,500km on the back of his owner's bike to raise money for two charities.

Girl meets mascot she designed

Girl meets mascot she designed

14 March 2022

A young girl has won a mascot competition with her inspirational message about ability.

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£100 picture found hidden in charity shop

£100 picture found hidden in charity shop

13 March 2022

A chance find in a charity shop has seen a picture by a 19th century Hungarian painter sold to a collector in his homeland.

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MP joins charity road run

MP joins charity road run

10 March 2022

Runners have raised more than £16,000 for the Heart of Kent Hospice

Line up announced for Music on the Farm

Line up announced for Music on the Farm

09 March 2022

The line up for a popular one-day music festival in Kent has been released.

Cheeky spectacle as naked bike ride set to return

Cheeky spectacle as naked bike ride set to return

26 February 2022

Cyclists are gearing up to flash the flesh at a naked bike ride, with participants urged to "ride as bare as you dare" to save the environment.

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Paralysed woman finds her voice and independence

Paralysed woman finds her voice and independence

24 February 2022

A young woman left paralysed after a devastating accident as a child is preparing for her next milestone after a charity helped her gain independence.

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The singing hospital porter on a town's 'frontline' at weekends

The singing hospital porter on a town's 'frontline' at weekends

20 February 2022

A porter who volunteers to help stricken weekend revellers has spoken of the night he was first on the scene after a young man was fatally injured.

Foodbank launches new mobile service

Foodbank launches new mobile service

16 February 2022

A foodbank is launching a new mobile service to help feed families who don't have access to good public transport.

Cycle park 'business as usual' after land sold

Cycle park 'business as usual' after land sold

11 February 2022

Bosses at a cycle park say the future of the popular venue is safe and it is "business as usual" after the land it is built on was sold at auction.

Mum’s £4k bid to buy helmets for twin sons

Mum’s £4k bid to buy helmets for twin sons

24 January 2022

A mum is fundraising to help raise £4,000 to buy helmets to correct the shape of her twin sons' heads.

After Life bench installed near park's historic fountain

After Life bench installed near park's historic fountain

19 January 2022

A bench inspired by Ricky Gervais’ hit series After Life has now been installed in a Kent park.

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Netflix donates After Life bench to Kent park

Netflix donates After Life bench to Kent park

18 January 2022

A bench will be installed in a Kent park as part of a mental health initiative celebrating the launch of the new series of Ricky Gervais’ After Life.

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Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

17 January 2022

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

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'Seven months of my life is a blank'

'Seven months of my life is a blank'

14 January 2022

A brain tumour victim woke up knowing nothing about any Covid pandemic nor that Boris Johnson was Prime Minister.

Music night to rival Oktoberfest is charity's first 2022 fundraiser

Music night to rival Oktoberfest is charity's first 2022 fundraiser

12 January 2022

Tickets are now on sale, and selling fast, for a popular German Music Night in aid of a residential care charity.

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