‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

A groundbreaking new academy offering “the best facilities in the country” for budding scientists is set to launch next year, KentOnline can reveal.

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

A soft play centre forced to close for months after suffering extensive water damage during heavy rainfall has reopened.

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

From aerial sword swallowing to freestyle motocross, the thrilling new family show will be in Kent for 10 days.

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

A new purpose-built nursery has opened at a primary school after years of toddlers being taught in a rundown mobile classroom.

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.

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‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

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The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

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‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

A groundbreaking new academy offering “the best facilities in the country” for budding scientists is set to launch next year, KentOnline can reveal.

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

A community farm has become an independent school, officially becoming an alternative provision for children with an EHCP.

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

Fashion brand Primark has revealed when it plans to open its latest branch in the county.

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Primary

‘It would be life-changing’: Equipment fundraiser for disabled girl, 6, suffering from 'mystery condition'

The family of a six-year-old with an as yet undiagnosed condition are fundraising for help covering the cost of equipment to make her life easier.

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

A new purpose-built nursery has opened at a primary school after years of toddlers being taught in a rundown mobile classroom.

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

A community farm has become an independent school, officially becoming an alternative provision for children with an EHCP.

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Toddler

Soft play centre and cafe opens in former Wilko building

A church has opened a soft play hub for families in a former Wilko unit, with more facilities set to launch next month.

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

A soft play centre forced to close for months after suffering extensive water damage during heavy rainfall has reopened.

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

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Baby

Parents reunited with paramedics after roadside baby delivery

The parents of a baby born on the roadside in the early hours of the morning have reunited with the paramedics who delivered him.

‘I knew something was wrong’: Mum’s fight after baby’s life-changing condition dismissed as reflux

A first-time mum told her baby “screaming all night and day in pain” was normal has learned she has dystonia and cerebral palsy.

'Our baby's heart was beating 300 times a minute – we were told to say goodbye’

The parents of a three-week-old baby have told how they were warned to prepare for the worst after her heart started beating 300 times a minute.

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Pregnancy

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Shocking statistics have revealed that one in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy in a Kent district.

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Festive fairground to return with rides and winter food

The bustling family attraction will be back over the Christmas period – and it costs less than a fiver to enter.

Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period

The centre will welcome a glittering grotto and a series of festive cabins to get shoppers in the mood for Christmas.

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

From aerial sword swallowing to freestyle motocross, the thrilling new family show will be in Kent for 10 days.

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

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Soft play centre and cafe opens in former Wilko building

‘It would be life-changing’: Equipment fundraiser for disabled girl, 6, suffering from 'mystery condition'

Festive fairground to return with rides and winter food

Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

EDUCATION

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

HEALTH

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

Primary

‘It would be life-changing’: Equipment fundraiser for disabled girl, 6, suffering from 'mystery condition'

‘It would be life-changing’: Equipment fundraiser for disabled girl, 6, suffering from 'mystery condition'

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

Much-needed nursery building opens after decades in run-down mobile classroom

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

Toddler

Soft play centre and cafe opens in former Wilko building

Soft play centre and cafe opens in former Wilko building

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

Popular play centre reopens three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Baby

Parents reunited with paramedics after roadside baby delivery

Parents reunited with paramedics after roadside baby delivery

‘I knew something was wrong’: Mum’s fight after baby’s life-changing condition dismissed as reflux

‘I knew something was wrong’: Mum’s fight after baby’s life-changing condition dismissed as reflux

'Our baby's heart was beating 300 times a minute – we were told to say goodbye’

'Our baby's heart was beating 300 times a minute – we were told to say goodbye’

Pregnancy

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

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Festive fairground to return with rides and winter food

Festive fairground to return with rides and winter food

Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period

Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

Adrenaline-packed circus show with live rock music to set up tent

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

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