Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

A teenager who spent years in agony with a rare knee condition is preparing to abseil 160ft down a hospital after life-changing surgery.

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

Safeguarding standards have been met at primary school plunged into special measures but its leadership team concedes “more work needs to be done”.

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

With big names, dazzling effects and plenty of laughs, these productions are expected to be in high demand this Christmas.

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

A mum has described the terrifying moment her three-week-old baby stopped breathing for one minute – months before they found out why.

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Organisers are hoping everything clicks into place as a massive Lego festival returns to Kent.

Kent to be hotter than Ibiza over bank holiday weekend

Kent is set to be hotter than Ibiza over the bank holiday weekend as temperatures soar.

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‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

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The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

'Exciting’ plans emerge to transform vacant railway building into ‘youth-oriented’ facility

A new youth centre and business estate could soon pop up next to a a railway station as plans progress to transform a disused substation.

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

The head teacher of a secondary school has stepped down just one week into the new term for “personal reasons”, it has been announced.

Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

A teenager who spent years in agony with a rare knee condition is preparing to abseil 160ft down a hospital after life-changing surgery.

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‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

Safeguarding standards have been met at primary school plunged into special measures but its leadership team concedes “more work needs to be done”.

‘What is the point?’ Parents upset after children miss out on four preferred schools

Campaigners want to overhaul the secondary school admissions process after their children were denied places at all four of their preferred schools.

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Toddler

‘Exceptional’ nursery where children ‘thrive’ praised by Ofsted

A pre-school has earned praise from Ofsted inspectors after children were found to be “thriving” and making “rapid progress” at the site.

Kent MMR jab uptake below target: NHS bosses urge parents to ignore misinformation

Kent and Medway’s chief medical officer has assured parents that vaccines are safe amid concerns they may have read misinformation.

Three play areas in town set for upgrades after council secures £270k

Cash has been secured to upgrade three popular play areas in Herne Bay.

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‘We’ve had to spend £35k on IVF after moving an hour down the road’

A woman has been forced to spend more than £35,000 on private IVF after moving just an hour down the road.

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

A mum has described the terrifying moment her three-week-old baby stopped breathing for one minute – months before they found out why.

‘It’s just so precious’: Baby Willow’s arrival makes it five generations of females

A family's newest arrival has completed five living generations of women spanning nine decades.

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Pregnancy

Teen caring for three disabled siblings among 2026 Children’s Award winners

A teenager caring for three siblings with disabilities is among the Kent youngsters chosen this year for a Wards Children’s Award.

‘Creating a space where grieving families can remember their baby is so important to me’

A mum who was given more time with her stillborn son thanks to a temperature-controlled cuddle cot is raising money for a hospital memorial garden.

Kent NHS cuts to IVF treatment ‘will have devastating consequences’

The NHS in Kent has cut In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatments and lowered the upper age limit for eligibility.

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The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

With big names, dazzling effects and plenty of laughs, these productions are expected to be in high demand this Christmas.

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Organisers are hoping everything clicks into place as a massive Lego festival returns to Kent.

Food festivals, famous authors and autumn adventures - what's on in Kent this week

Looking for something to do? These family-friendly events are packed with fun for all ages.

Opening date revealed for £2.4m town centre leisure complex with bowling alley

The opening date has been revealed for a revamped £2.4 million town centre leisure complex.

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‘We’ve had to spend £35k on IVF after moving an hour down the road’

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

'Exciting’ plans emerge to transform vacant railway building into ‘youth-oriented’ facility

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Kent to be hotter than Ibiza over bank holiday weekend

EDUCATION

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

HEALTH

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

'Exciting’ plans emerge to transform vacant railway building into ‘youth-oriented’ facility

'Exciting’ plans emerge to transform vacant railway building into ‘youth-oriented’ facility

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

Primary

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

‘There’s more work to do’: Kent primary school remains in special measures despite improvements

‘What is the point?’ Parents upset after children miss out on four preferred schools

‘What is the point?’ Parents upset after children miss out on four preferred schools

Toddler

‘Exceptional’ nursery where children ‘thrive’ praised by Ofsted

‘Exceptional’ nursery where children ‘thrive’ praised by Ofsted

Kent MMR jab uptake below target: NHS bosses urge parents to ignore misinformation

Kent MMR jab uptake below target: NHS bosses urge parents to ignore misinformation

Three play areas in town set for upgrades after council secures £270k

Three play areas in town set for upgrades after council secures £270k

Baby

‘We’ve had to spend £35k on IVF after moving an hour down the road’

‘We’ve had to spend £35k on IVF after moving an hour down the road’

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

‘It’s just so precious’: Baby Willow’s arrival makes it five generations of females

‘It’s just so precious’: Baby Willow’s arrival makes it five generations of females

Pregnancy

Teen caring for three disabled siblings among 2026 Children’s Award winners

Teen caring for three disabled siblings among 2026 Children’s Award winners

‘Creating a space where grieving families can remember their baby is so important to me’

‘Creating a space where grieving families can remember their baby is so important to me’

Kent NHS cuts to IVF treatment ‘will have devastating consequences’

Kent NHS cuts to IVF treatment ‘will have devastating consequences’

Coming soon: Don't miss our My Dad special for Father's Day

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The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Food festivals, famous authors and autumn adventures - what's on in Kent this week

Food festivals, famous authors and autumn adventures - what's on in Kent this week

Opening date revealed for £2.4m town centre leisure complex with bowling alley

Opening date revealed for £2.4m town centre leisure complex with bowling alley

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