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‘We want to create county’s first cultural centre’

06 November 2023
‘We want to create county’s first cultural centre’

A charity celebrating diversity and inclusion has launched a £100,000 fundraiser to create a cultural centre to reach even more people.

Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know

03 November 2023
Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know

It will soon be Diwali – find out more about the Hindu festival, why it's celebrated and some of the special events taking place.

‘I felt so much love in the room’

03 November 2023
‘I felt so much love in the room’

Legendary soul singer Jaki Graham was among those in attendance at a local awards show celebrating black youth.

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Prison’s first black officer calls for more diversity in jails

31 October 2023
Prison’s first black officer calls for more diversity in jails

The first black officer at a Kent prison says more staff from diverse backgrounds are needed to reflect the inmate population.

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‘Saluting Our Sisters’ for Black History Month 2023

31 October 2023
‘Saluting Our Sisters’ for Black History Month 2023

Community members gathered to celebrate black history with free workshops, evening entertainment and an awards ceremony.

‘Yobs have been breaking into our flats for a year’

31 October 2023
‘Yobs have been breaking into our flats for a year’

A resident is fed up after a year-long battle to stop anti-social teens breaking into his building, littering the communal areas and hurling abuse.

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‘I was a teenage runaway and I’ve been missing more than 50 times’

28 October 2023
‘I was a teenage runaway and I’ve been missing more than 50 times’

A woman who says she was addicted to running away as a teen has turned her life around and is now helping other youngsters with their struggles.

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New United Nations Association group formed

27 October 2023
New United Nations Association group formed

A group dedicated to supporting the equality, sustainability and peace missions of a global organisation has launched.

Dinosaur stripped of Halloween fancy dress in health and safety row

25 October 2023
Dinosaur stripped of Halloween fancy dress in health and safety row

A town’s dinosaur statue, regularly decorated by locals, has twice been stripped of its outfit after one of its costumes sparked controversy.

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Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

19 October 2023
Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

19 October 2023
‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

A rogue builder was caught scamming at least three people out of thousands of pounds by a customer he failed to finish work for.

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Hundreds bear storm for spectacular lights festival

18 October 2023
Hundreds bear storm for spectacular lights festival

An annual celebration of lights, music and fireworks has returned to a village.

‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

14 October 2023
‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

Reporter Davina Jethwa shines a light on the hateful reaction to many of her articles about underrepresented communities in Kent.

Charity hosts ‘Dawn of Diwali’ children’s workshop

11 October 2023
Charity hosts ‘Dawn of Diwali’ children’s workshop

A community-led charity is running an event to immerse children in the cultural traditions of Diwali.

‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

07 October 2023
‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

A campaigner says local authorities should have created more sites for Kent’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller population.

‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

05 October 2023
‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, music and fireworks is set to return.

Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday

04 October 2023
Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday

Hindus flooded the streets with colour, music and dance to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s birthday

‘Will I be the only gay Traveller left?’

02 October 2023
‘Will I be the only gay Traveller left?’

A gay Traveller whose TikTok videos have gone viral says more support is needed to prevent suicide among LGBT Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children

Campaigners tackle racism towards Traveller community

28 September 2023
Campaigners tackle racism towards Traveller community

An event is being held to address racism faced by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community.

Review of Traveller sites under way

26 September 2023
Review of Traveller sites under way

A meeting is being held to assess the accommodation needs of a marginalised group.

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