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James Bond's motorbike to visit hospital
01 October 2021A dad is planning to put on a fundraiser and Christmas event for a hospital children's ward bringing some famous film motorbikes with him.
Special needs school opens £1m hydrotherapy pool
30 September 2021A school hydrotherapy pool, which will make a "massive difference" to students', has opened after three years of fundraising.
Fury as charity box stolen from dog salon
23 September 2021A dog grooming salon is counting the cost of a break-in after bricks were hurled through a window and a charity box stolen.
Netball teams raise cash for mental health charity
22 September 2021A group of teams from a Kent netball league held a family fun tournament day to raise funds for MIND mental health charity.
'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'
21 September 2021Disability groups and celebrities are among those praising Cbeebies, which has chosen 20-year-old George Webster as their newest presenter.
Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway
15 September 2021New Squirrel groups, for children aged four and five, are being launched by the Scout Association and here's where they'll open in Kent and Medway:
Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest
14 September 2021Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?
'Kicked out for being drunk - but I actually have Parkinson's'
10 September 2021Initiative launched to help those with hidden disabilities as they continue to face discrimination.
Bidding war as Elmer elephant sculptures auctioned
10 September 2021The sale of sculptures, which formed a town's much-loved art trail, has led to an emotional night as hospice teams heard the final total.
Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children
09 September 2021Children aged just four and five will now be able to join the Scout Association as it launches its first new group for 35 years.
Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK
07 September 2021The happiness of girls continues to decline dramatically, says the well-respected charity, which is now insisting the government take action.
Watch out for the bunny ears
02 September 2021A popular charity fundraiser is back - complete with flashing headgear.
Celebrities take part in fundraiser for little girl with rare cancer
02 September 2021A singer and ex-footballer were among the celebrities who competed in a charity football game for a five-year-old with a rare disease.
MP takes on charity challenge after her own cancer battle
29 August 2021A Kent MP is taking on a cycling challenge to support women's cancer charities after her own battle with breast cancer.
'It has put a smile on thousands of patients' faces'
26 August 2021A charity which provides a broadcasting service for hospital patients is celebrating its 21st anniversary.
Art auction raises thousands for Happy Scrubs project
06 August 2021More than 200 sets of brightly coloured scrubs can be donated to staff in care homes and hospices after thousands were raised at an online auction.
'He would have loved it'
05 August 2021More than 500 people turned up for a match in memory of a young man, raising around £3,500, as friends and family paid tribute to him.
Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families
04 August 2021Morrisons has designed back to school 'pick up packs' for families struggling to meet the costs of getting children ready for the new term.
Mother devastated after son dies 42 days after cancer diagnosis
30 July 2021The family of a 30 year old man who died soon after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour are raising money in his memory.
Charity which supports poor patients to hold cricket tournament
17 July 2021It is estimated 350 to 400 people will go to a cricket tournament which will raise money for a charity which supports poor patients around the world.
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