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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.

Success for first rap and R&B festival

20 September 2023
Success for first rap and R&B festival

A music festival showcasing talented young performers could become an annual event after its successful debut.

New president elected for gurdwara

19 September 2023
New president elected for gurdwara

Members of the largest gurdwara in Europe have elected their new leader.

‘It’s no wonder Travellers leave school at 11 – I was taunted by bullies’

19 September 2023
‘It’s no wonder Travellers leave school at 11 – I was taunted by bullies’

Discrimination, cultural pressures and the wrong curriculum – we look at why many in the Gypsy and Traveller community are shunning formal education.

World music, dance and food festival returns

01 September 2023
World music, dance and food festival returns

Maidstone Mela, which celebrates diverse music, dance and food is to take place in the County Town next weekend.

‘Pretend travellers are giving us a bad name...’

01 September 2023
‘Pretend travellers are giving us a bad name...’

A campaigning traveller has hit out at people he says are leaving their homes and pretending to belong to his community.

Bus tour celebrating Towns’ diverse histories

24 August 2023
Bus tour celebrating Towns’ diverse histories

A charity will run a bus tour highlighting historic figures and events for Black History Month.

‘Our baby won’t survive without £1m surgery in America’

24 August 2023
‘Our baby won’t survive without £1m surgery in America’

A couple are appealing for donations to get their son treatment for a life-threatening heart condition.

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‘I’m a traveller forced to live in a house – we’re losing our culture’

21 August 2023
‘I’m a traveller forced to live in a house – we’re losing our culture’

A Roma traveller has spoken out about how her community is being lost to the modern world.

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