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Live entertainment returns to town centre

16 May 2023
Live entertainment returns to town centre

Entertainment has returned to a town centre for the summer and will feature acts from Covent Garden, London.

Temple handed thousands to create cookbook to fight loneliness

10 May 2023
Temple handed thousands to create cookbook to fight loneliness

A religious temple has been awarded a grant from The National Lottery to produce a cookbook and help tackle elderly loneliness.

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Former pupils meet 40 years and thousands of miles later

08 May 2023
Former pupils meet 40 years and thousands of miles later

Two women who went to the same village school in India are finally friends after discovering they live just a few miles apart in the UK.

Gravesend gurdwara launches ‘Basics of Sikhi’ lectures

06 May 2023
Gravesend gurdwara launches ‘Basics of Sikhi’ lectures

In partnership with educational organisation, Basics of Sikhi, the Guru Nanak Darbar committee is launching ‘Basics of Nitnem’ classes this weekend.

Indian sweet shop reopens after owner dies

04 May 2023
Indian sweet shop reopens after owner dies

The family of a popular sweet shop owner have reopened his store weeks after he died.

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The 30-year-old temple and how it's helping its community

29 April 2023
The 30-year-old temple and how it's helping its community

A temple which is the only established Hindu place of worship in the Medway area has been supporting the wider community for 30 years.

Plans for new shrine inside Hindu temple

26 April 2023
Plans for new shrine inside Hindu temple

Two religious organisations are hoping to deliver a new shrine inside a Hindu temple.

The story of how Kent's first Indian community was created 50 years ago

25 April 2023
The story of how Kent's first Indian community was created 50 years ago

We hear the remarkable story of how one family overcame unimaginable obstacles and social injustices to start their new lives in Kent.

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Record numbers take to streets for St George’s Day parades

24 April 2023
Record numbers take to streets for St George’s Day parades

Town centres were filled with hundreds of children walking, singing and dancing to celebrate England’s patron saint.

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Hindus celebrate Vishu festival

24 April 2023
Hindus celebrate Vishu festival

Hindus gathered to pray and enjoy a feast at the spring festival or Vishu

Muslims gear up for the end of Ramadan

21 April 2023
Muslims gear up for the end of Ramadan

Muslims across Kent are coming together to pray, exchange gifts and share meals following the end of Ramadan.

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In Pictures: Thousands celebrate Sikh festival

19 April 2023
In Pictures: Thousands celebrate Sikh festival

Thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate the festival of Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar.

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Celebrations mark the end of fasting

17 April 2023
Celebrations mark the end of fasting

Muslims got together to celebrate the forthcoming end of Ramadan.

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Tributes pour in for 'beloved' sweet shop boss

14 April 2023
Tributes pour in for 'beloved' sweet shop boss

Tributes have been paid to a community stalwart and former shop owner who delighted town folk with his kindness and shop's sweet goodies.

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Everything you need to know about Vaisakhi celebrations this weekend

14 April 2023
Everything you need to know about Vaisakhi celebrations this weekend

Thousands are set to take part in a colourful procession to celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi this weekend - here's everything you need to know.

'We look forward to supporting the drive to save Black lives'

13 April 2023
'We look forward to supporting the drive to save Black lives'

An African and Carribbean association has been given a funding boost to promote blood and organ donation within the community.

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Devotees celebrate Hindu God's birthday

13 April 2023
Devotees celebrate Hindu God's birthday

Hindus have gathered to celebrate one of the religion's most celebrated figures, Lord Hanuman's birthday.

Sikh temple impersonated in international scam

08 April 2023
Sikh temple impersonated in international scam

Sikh leaders are warning a Kent temple has been unwittingly used by fraudsters to con people in India with false promises of visas.

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Countdown to huge festival begins

31 March 2023
Countdown to huge festival begins

A ceremony will be held tomorrow to mark the beginning of a religious festival which will culminate in a procession attended by thousands of people.

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