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Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

07 September 2021

The happiness of girls continues to decline dramatically, says the well-respected charity, which is now insisting the government take action.

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No short cuts for stylist in epic 874-mile walk

No short cuts for stylist in epic 874-mile walk

04 September 2021

A hairdresser who swapped her scissors for walking boots has completed her epic trek from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.

Efforts to give volunteer the send-off he deserves

Efforts to give volunteer the send-off he deserves

28 August 2021

Tributes have been paid to a well-known volunteer with a “heart of gold” as friends try to raise money for his funeral.

Let’s choo choo-se to save this unique railway

Let’s choo choo-se to save this unique railway

26 August 2021

A campaign has started to save a light railway, started in 1975, which has lost up to £400,000 after being forced to close during the lockdowns.

Little hero with cerebral palsy in 56-mile challenge

Little hero with cerebral palsy in 56-mile challenge

25 August 2021

A three-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has completed the equivalent of two marathons to raise money for charity.

Badly injured kitten rescued from garden

Badly injured kitten rescued from garden

18 August 2021

A kitten found crying for life after crawling into a garden with horrific wounds has shown himself to be a little fighter.

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Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families

Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families

04 August 2021

Morrisons has designed back to school 'pick up packs' for families struggling to meet the costs of getting children ready for the new term.

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Garden appeal needs to raise £200k

Garden appeal needs to raise £200k

09 July 2021

A charity wants to transform its outdoor space for disabled children.

Stylist hopes to raise a few bob in epic charity walk

Stylist hopes to raise a few bob in epic charity walk

09 July 2021

A hairdresser has equipped herself with boots and walking trainers and has set off on a 1,000-mile trek for charity.

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Are these Kent's strongest tots?

Are these Kent's strongest tots?

07 July 2021

Toddlers have been taking part in a strongman competition raising money for a Kent hospice.

Get in gear for 50k or 100k cycle challenge

Get in gear for 50k or 100k cycle challenge

07 July 2021

Saddle up for charity or for fun at the adrenaline-pumping KM Big Bike Ride.

Good times guaranteed with rainbow run

Good times guaranteed with rainbow run

07 July 2021

Banish a bleak year by cheerily chasing rainbows at the KM Colour Run.

Hostel plan unveiled for £1.5m guest house

Hostel plan unveiled for £1.5m guest house

02 July 2021

A young adult support charity hopes to convert an award-winning guest house into its Kent headquarters and accommodation.

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'You don't know anything, and you don't have anyone'

'You don't know anything, and you don't have anyone'

20 June 2021

On World Refugee Day, we speak to a young refugee and the volunteer mentor who has helped him adjust to a new life here in Kent.

'We just need to do everything we can to keep the lads safe'

'We just need to do everything we can to keep the lads safe'

16 June 2021

A football academy admits Christian Eriksen's collapse at Euro 2020 was a wake-up call and has vowed to get defibrillators.

Nominate a teacher for top award

Nominate a teacher for top award

14 June 2021

It's been a year like no other for schools and teachers and this year's Children's Awards hopes to recognise that with an award for a member of staff.

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

10 June 2021

One of the county’s most dedicated fundraisers has hit £300k, so we've taken a look back at his extraordinary efforts...

Transplant athlete bids to become first to complete Land's End to John O'Groats

Transplant athlete bids to become first to complete Land's End to John O'Groats

04 June 2021

A man is bidding to become the first transplant athlete to cross from Land's End to John O'Groats for charity and hopes to inspire youngsters.

Stars hail inspiring food bank workers

Stars hail inspiring food bank workers

04 June 2021

Celebrities backing a food bank have praised the work of two staff members from Kent who feature in a new campaign video.

Depression battle inspires gruelling charity challenge

Depression battle inspires gruelling charity challenge

03 June 2021

A man who suffered bouts of depression is using his battle to tackle a gruelling challenge to support a mental health charity.

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