Christmas Donation Hub in Maidstone – Open for business!
The Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub, a charity initiative by Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) in partnership with The Mall, has opened its doors to the public. The opening ceremony Photo: MBC…
Splashing Success: Mermaids make a grand for Littlestone lifesavers
The Merry Mermaids present a cheque to RNLI Littlestone volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Matt Crittenden for £1050 Credit: RNLI/John Kenny Littlestone RNLI have welcomed a Pod of open water Mermaids…
PDSA Vet explains what the Government announcement on XL Bully dogs actually means
Earlier this month, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced plans for the ‘American XL Bully’ dogs to be added to the banned breed list. PDSA Vet Lynne James shares insight into…
Fearless Folkestone Mum flies high on wings of gratitude for ‘Hospital Heroes’
Louise Linden with Dee Neligan from East Kent Hospitals Charity A daring mum soared above the clouds on a wing and a prayer to thank the hospital staff who saved…
County council’s minibus donation boost for British Legion
A minibus that once helped school drivers pass their tests has been given a new purpose at Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI), a charity that cares for heroes and their…
Scientists seek public help to study butterfly impacts of extreme weather
Common Blue butterfly Photo: Butterfly Conservation Scientists are asking for the public’s assistance in uncovering the effects of extreme weather on butterflies across Kent and Great Britain. The Butterfly Conservation,…
Claims of sexism and bullying in lifeboat charity
RNLI – Image: Unsplash It’s been reported some RNLI workers have complained about sexism and bullying at the UK lifeboat charity, according to internal surveys seen by the BBC and…
Great news! Ashford’s Festival in the Park set to go ahead!
Great news! Ashford’s Festival in the Park is set to go ahead this year! Thanks to Find a Voice charity stepping in to team up with the event’s organizers, the…
Faversham freemasons support foodbank with £2,000 donation
Ernie Warner presents the cheque to Magdalen Deakins, Faversham Foodbank’s project manager Faversham Freemasons have come together to raise a total of £2,000 to support the town’s foodbank, which is…
Kent woman raises thousands of pounds running London Marathon for deaf children
Bexley resident Grace Whitelock conquered the London Marathon in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society on Sunday 23 April. Grace finished the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in a…