‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

The parents of a youngster who suffered an allergic reaction at nursery say there are too few adrenaline-inducing devices available in schools.

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

A highly sought-after school, which was forced to deny nursery places to children living just metres away, is to expand its popular pre-school.

Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

The School Streets initiative, which sees timed road closures during peak school hours, has been recommended for expansion across part of Kent.

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Can children cope without a smartphone until age 14 or 16? Thousands of Kent parents think so and they’re on a mission to change things.

Beauty retailer reveals opening date of Bluewater store

A beauty retailer has announced exactly when it will open its first store in Kent at Bluewater.

‘We’ve turned our school around’

Teachers at a primary school previously rated ‘requires improvement’ are over the moon to have turned things around after their latest inspection.

EDUCATION

Private school to open SEN centre for 60 students

HEALTH

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Teens

Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

A bus driver has turned her vehicle into a festive grotto and is serenading her young passengers with seasonal songs.

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

We’ve had exclusive access inside the only Sephora in the county ahead of the make-up store’s official opening.

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Can children cope without a smartphone until age 14 or 16? Thousands of Kent parents think so and they’re on a mission to change things.

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Primary

Land transfer paves way for major school expansion

A large parcel of land has exchanged hands to allow a “much-loved” primary school to expand and add hundreds of new places.

‘You can turn your takeaway containers into a climbing frame for us’

A primary school is asking people to bring in their used food containers and water bottles as it competes to win playground equipment.

‘We’ve turned our school around’

Teachers at a primary school previously rated ‘requires improvement’ are over the moon to have turned things around after their latest inspection.

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Toddler

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

The parents of a youngster who suffered an allergic reaction at nursery say there are too few adrenaline-inducing devices available in schools.

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

A highly sought-after school, which was forced to deny nursery places to children living just metres away, is to expand its popular pre-school.

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.

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Baby

Children’s centres could face closure if council pulls funding

Two children’s centres face an uncertain future as Kent County Council proposes to withdraw funding.

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

An epileptic mum who feared losing her baby has honored her doctor in a heartwarming way.

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

See all Baby stories

Pregnancy

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

Parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can apply for a formal certificate from today that will acknowledge the loss of their child.

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Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Browse traditional wooden huts, pick up a Bratwurst and mulled wine and say hello to Santa at Kent’s Christmas markets.

Victorian Christmas festival will return to historic high street

The Charles Dickens-themed festival is back for a weekend of costumed characters, street performers and Christmas carols.

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Make the most of the festive season with our pick of fantastic family events every weekend from now until Christmas.

Kent and London theatres slash ticket prices

Theatres all over the country are offering up to 60% off tickets to festive pantos and smash-hit musicals as part of a Black Friday sale.

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Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

Land transfer paves way for major school expansion

‘You can turn your takeaway containers into a climbing frame for us’

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Beauty retailer reveals opening date of Bluewater store

‘We’ve turned our school around’

EDUCATION

Private school to open SEN centre for 60 students

HEALTH

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Teens

Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Primary

Land transfer paves way for major school expansion

Land transfer paves way for major school expansion

‘You can turn your takeaway containers into a climbing frame for us’

‘You can turn your takeaway containers into a climbing frame for us’

‘We’ve turned our school around’

‘We’ve turned our school around’

Toddler

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

Baby

Children’s centres could face closure if council pulls funding

Children’s centres could face closure if council pulls funding

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Pregnancy

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

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Things to do

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Victorian Christmas festival will return to historic high street

Victorian Christmas festival will return to historic high street

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Kent and London theatres slash ticket prices

Kent and London theatres slash ticket prices

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