190-year-old ploughing match returns

A rural event dating back to the 1800s is back with vintage tractors, farming competitions and animal displays.

Attention! Salute to the ‘40s is back in town

One of Kent’s biggest retro festivals returns with jazz music, swing dancers, 1940s fashion and guided tours.

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

Weekly parent and baby meet-ups are being launched at seven M&S cafes across Kent.

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

The long-awaited return of a town’s oyster festival has finally been confirmed as organisers insist this year’s event was never in doubt.

5 great playgrounds where the kids can run wild

Now the school holidays have wiped out your bank account, why not take the kids for a budget-friendly day out at one of Kent’s play parks?

Visit Kent’s hidden attractions for free with Heritage Open Days

The country’s largest festival of history and culture returns with a packed programme of free events.

EDUCATION

Minister impressed with council’s education turnaround

HEALTH

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Teens

Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

A shake-up of special educational needs school placements in Kent has sparked a furious backlash from head teachers.

Call to give 16-year-olds the vote

A Kent council is to “hold the Prime Minister’s feet to the fire” over his failure to introduce voting for 16-year-olds in the King’s Speech.

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Primary

Second dyslexia-focused school to open after mum’s ‘flexi’ success

A mum who set up Kent's first dyslexic school after watching her daughter struggle in a mainstream setting is now opening her second facility.

‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

A shake-up of special educational needs school placements in Kent has sparked a furious backlash from head teachers.

‘Anxious’ wait for parents over September school places

Parents who should be excited to start the school holidays face an anxious wait to find out where their children will be going to school in September.

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Toddler

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.

The children’s meals with the highest salt content revealed

More than a third of children’s meals sold in restaurants exceed government maximum salt targets says a new report studying more than 20 eateries.

Mini eggs choking warning issued to parents ahead of Easter

Parents are being reminded not to give chocolate mini eggs to small children this Easter – with the Cadbury's treat coming with a minimum age warning.

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