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House goes all out with lights to raise money for charity

House goes all out with lights to raise money for charity

13 December 2021

A family of five has decorated their house with more than £1,000 of lights to support a local children's charity.

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Postie hero addresses bad year to give first class Christmas

Postie hero addresses bad year to give first class Christmas

07 December 2021

Christmas is coming early to charities thanks to 'whistling postman' Dale Howting who has raised a record £12,800 despite yobs stealing his bike.

These Sea Cadets have set sail on a £6m revamp

These Sea Cadets have set sail on a £6m revamp

07 December 2021

Sea Cadets get a boost from Lord Lieutenant of Kent as they launch £6m fund-raising drive for new state-of-the-art HQ at the seaside.

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

03 December 2021

A family's impressive Christmas lights are back for the eleventh year as they continue raising money for a charity close to their hearts.

Where are Elmers now? All over the world

Where are Elmers now? All over the world

01 December 2021

Elmers from the Heart Of Kent Hospice's Big Parade are now spread across the globe.

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Music therapy inspires children's hospice’s charity cover

Music therapy inspires children's hospice’s charity cover

24 November 2021

A children's hospice choir has released its own version of an Andrea Bocelli song as part of its Christmas fundraising appeal.

Wildlife charity targeted in late-night break-in

Wildlife charity targeted in late-night break-in

18 November 2021

CCTV footage shows two people breaking into the yard of a wildlife organisation and swiping tools worth £8,000.

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Actor wishes micropub a hoppy fifth birthday

Actor wishes micropub a hoppy fifth birthday

05 November 2021

EastEnders star Shaun Williamson handed over a micropub’s £25,000 donation to its chosen charity as part of its fifth birthday celebrations.

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

29 October 2021

Three projects helping people cope with mental health challenges over the lockdown months have won awards for their efforts.

‘Challenge is his way of marking great nan’s life’

‘Challenge is his way of marking great nan’s life’

29 October 2021

An eight-year-old boy is running and cycling a whopping 78 miles in memory of his great nan.

£1.5m guest house to become centre for homeless

£1.5m guest house to become centre for homeless

26 October 2021

A charity which helps turn around the lives of young people will open its first centre in the county following the purchase of a guest house.

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Education farm for vulnerable adults is saved

Education farm for vulnerable adults is saved

21 October 2021

Kent County Council has found a new charity to manage its farm facility for adults with special needs.

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New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

20 October 2021

A Christmas shoebox campaigner is launching her 8th annual appeal to help the homeless - despite having just given birth to twins.

Elmer 'good for town's business'

Elmer 'good for town's business'

19 October 2021

More than 10,000 downloaded the Elmer app during a colourful nine-week elephant parade in aid of charity.

Big sister scales peak as thanks for ‘saving family’

Big sister scales peak as thanks for ‘saving family’

14 October 2021

A 15-year-old girl took on a charity trek up the highest mountain in Wales for her little brother who beat cancer.

Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

06 October 2021

The Kent runner takes the record after long battle against fellow mummy opponent.

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£500m winter fund is an 'admission' current support isn't enough, say charities

£500m winter fund is an 'admission' current support isn't enough, say charities

30 September 2021

A £500m fund to help struggling families through winter is an 'admission' the country's benefits system can't support households, say charities.

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Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

21 September 2021

A Kent charity has paid tribute to Only Fools and Horses star John Challis for his remarkable support after the much-loved actor's death.

Water way to help beat cancer after husband’s fight

Water way to help beat cancer after husband’s fight

10 September 2021

A woman is hosting sponsored water aerobics events to raise money for two cancer charities close to her heart.

One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

08 September 2021

One horse or pony is harmed deliberately on average each day during the summer months, according to the latest cruelty figures released by the RSPCA.

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