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Rochester Sweeps Festival celebrates record-breaking attendance
The historic Sweeps Festival in Kent saw its highest visitor numbers in a decade, with 82,000 people gathering to enjoy folk music and Morr…
Kent charity raises £250,000 for state-of-the-art neonatal equipment
The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust has successfully reached its ambitious fundraising target to refurbish the intensive care neonata…
Hundreds of cyclists raise nearly £100,000 for Kent hospices
More than 770 riders took to the roads of East Kent for the 16th annual Pilgrims Hospices bike ride, choosing routes ranging from 30 to 125…
Folkestone and Whitstable named among the UK's best seaside destinations
The Kent coastal towns of Folkestone and Whitstable have been recognised as top travel spots for their vibrant culture and independent spir…
Free Alice in Wonderland festival to transform Ramsgate town centre
The Kent coast is set to host a whimsical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party featuring pop-up performances and creative workshops. Families can join a …
Nominations extended for awards celebrating Kent’s bravest children
The deadline to nominate inspiring youngsters for the Wards Children’s Awards has been extended, giving people more time to highlight local…
Historic Folkestone pub to receive £550,000 refurbishment
The Samuel Peto in Folkestone is set for a major transformation as owners invest over half a million pounds into the historic building. The…
Family ice cream business celebrates 20 years of success with new dessert parlour
A hardworking couple who swapped their family car for an ice cream van two decades ago are now opening a permanent dessert parlour in Great…
Canterbury Pride reveals star-studded line-up for 10th anniversary celebrations
Kent's biggest Pride event is returning to the newly renovated Dane John Gardens this June to celebrate a decade of community and visibilit…
Disused Gillingham office block to be transformed into creative hub and new homes
A vacant office building in Gillingham is set for a major makeover after plans were approved to turn it into a vibrant community space. The…
Former ambulance station to be transformed into new children's nursery
A vacant St John’s Ambulance hall in Northfleet is set for a new lease of life as a high-quality nursery for forty-five children. The proje…
Kent family hand-rears six orphaned lambs
A family in Ashford has opened their home to six orphaned and rejected lambs, providing them with round-the-clock care and bottle feeds. Th…