Margate dad raises £800 for charities after conquering Dare Skywalk
A Margate dad-of-one has taken on the Dare Skywalk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to raise funds for four charities. Stephen [...]
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🌟 Top pick (95/100, genuinely heart-warming): Margate dad raises £800 for charities after conquering Dare Skywalk · Margate. 💬 A Margate dad-of-one has taken on the Dare Skywalk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to raise funds for four charities. Stephen [...] 🏪 Greater London business win: Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in Broadstairs named National Book Tokens Bookshop of the Month · Margate. (3 more shop / business stories below.) 🗞️ Plus 29 more feel-good stories below, mostly about event (7), charity (6), achievement (6). Grab a brew ☕ and have a scroll. You'll feel a bit brighter for it.
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Community: Jordan’s Trauma to Triumph, Thanet trio take on half marathon, Slimming World, Martha Trust and mental health charity
Jordan’s Trauma to Triumph Almost two years after a crash at St Peters Road left Manston motorbike enthusiast Jordan Collins [...]
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Litter-picking mum dons Mr Blobby outfit after hitting £1k fundraising milestone for Ramsgate RNLI
By Karen Cox Dane Court geography teacher Sophie Hills has donned a Mr Blobby outfit for her regular litter-picking at [...]
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Rescue centre where TV star adopted dog celebrates 25th anniversary
A rescue centre where TOWIE star Pete Wicks adopted his beloved French Bulldog is celebrating 25 years of finding dogs loving homes.
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Photos: Riot of colour and music at Margate Carnival 2026
A riot of colour and music was enjoyed today (August 2) as Margate carnival parade wound its way from Palm [...]
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Two-day event is back with 80 hours of live music, dancing in the streets plus barrels and barrels of beer
One of Kent's largest free festivals returns to celebrate our hop-growing heritage.
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Spider-Man, Star Wars and Marvel creators heading to Kent for blockbuster festival
The artists, writers and visual effects experts behind some of the world's biggest films, TV shows and video games are heading to Kent.
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After a two-year break, a little piece of Venice returns to the county
A spectacular tradition that’s sure to float your boat is back in a Kent town this month.
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Bid to raise funds for opening of Thanet Free Shop in Cliftonville
A fundraiser campaign has been launched to help set up a Thanet Free Shop in Cliftonville which will offer support [...]
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Photos: Hooden horses, Clarence the Dragon and a parade at Broadstairs Folk Week
Broadstairs Folk Week is well underway with events running until 14 August, with more than 400 events in over 20 [...]
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American actress Gina Gershon and artist Tracey Emin join huge crowd for Margate Pride parade
American actress and singer Gina Gershon was among the revellers at today’s Margate Pride. The 64-year-old has starred in such [...]
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Kent family day out as heritage trains and model railways return to Spa Valley Railway
Children aged two to 15 travel free with a fare-paying adult, making the event even better for families
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Llewellyn School and Louie’s Helping Hands to hold pop-up fundraiser at Westwood Cross
Westwood Cross is supporting The Llewellyn School with a pop-up fundraising event alongside the school’s charity partner, Louie’s Helping Hands, [...]
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One of Kent's most magical Christmas events is back - and tickets are on sale now
From giant glowing installations to seasonal food and Santa, this top festive attraction is set to return bigger and brighter this winter.
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Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in Broadstairs named National Book Tokens Bookshop of the Month
Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in Broadstairs, founded by Nicci Rosengarten in 2024, has been named National Book Tokens’ Bookshop of the [...]
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Uniform bank now helping working families
The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
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Young Ramsgate FC players help raise funds to support Ronald McDonald Evelina House
Young footballers in Ramsgate FC under 11’s teams have helped to raise a brilliant £500 for the Ronald McDonald Evelina [...]
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Ramsgate teen on litter-picking mission to raise funds for conservation expedition in Costa Rica
A Ramsgate teenager will be on a litter-picking mission from tomorrow (August 5) to clean up Ramsgate and raise funds [...]
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Kent’s hidden gem seaside museum is a hilarious must-visit
Visitors say 'you have to experience it to believe it'
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Ramsgate Day returns with circus fun, live music and a town-wide celebration
Ramsgate Day takes place tomorrow (Saturday 15 August) from 10am to 5pm in Ramsgate town centre, with free family activities, [...]
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Thanet dad creates innovative property app described as ‘Shazam but for houses’
An enterprising Ramsgate dad who started to tinker with app-making to bring his daughter’s bedtime stories to life has now [...]
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Costco reveals 'competitive wages' and benefits for 250 jobs at planned Kent warehouse
Costco has shared loads of information about all the roles at the warehouse in Kent if it gets permission, the pay and salaries, and the benefits
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Kent named wine hotspot after 'perfect' weather
Kent could soon become a major wine destination, according to experts.
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Absolute Madness: Gig was One Step Beyond
Madness certainly lived up to their name as they brought their high-energy live show to Canterbury.
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Family fun events in Thanet, August 10-16
Scorcha Skate School Monday sessions at Ramsgate Skate Park Warre Rec FREE sessions are also on offer every Monday at [...]
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I spent an afternoon at Kent's tourist hotspot and didn't want to leave
This gem has grown into a foodie’s paradise and I can’t get enough of it
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New open air music festival to get under way
Madness, JLS and Becky Hill are to headline the Canterbury Live music festival this weekend.
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'Lovely' Kent seaside town everyone should visit at least once
One writer was pleasantly surprised by how lovely the coastal spot was – from turquoise waters and a vibrant arts scene to the charming Creative Quarter
rss_kentlive__dover· Dover -
'Lovely' Kent seaside town everyone should visit at least once
One writer was pleasantly surprised by how lovely the coastal spot was – from turquoise waters and a vibrant arts scene to the charming Creative Quarter
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Auction shock as Bagpuss creator's hidden artworks sell for £400k
Fans and collectors have splashed out more than £400,000 on the artworks of one of the UK’s best-loved children’s television creators.
rss_kentish_gazette· Canterbury