Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

Adventurers will be able to fly at speeds of up to 50mph along the country’s longest zipline - and all with a festive twist.

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

The first artist behind a new bear art trail inspired by a beloved children’s story has been revealed.

Sell-out Christmas train ride to go full-steam ahead this week

The train will be setting off for a Polar Express-themed adventure with golden tickets, hot chocolate and immersive elements.

Remember, remember: Kent’s November calendar

There’s plenty of dates for your diary this month, from Bonfire Night spectaculars to early Christmas celebrations.

Popstar Kesha to perform at Kent venue

The singer will play a huge headline set on an outdoor stage next summer.

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

A London council has now officially approved the decision to shut a residential special needs school in Kent.

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Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

HEALTH

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

Roller hockey club: ‘If we can’t raise £25k we won’t survive’

A sports club which has been going for 50 years and trained England players has just months to raise enough money for a new floor.

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

A London council has now officially approved the decision to shut a residential special needs school in Kent.

Son runs 100 miles to fund treatment for mum’s stage 4 cancer

A 13-year-old has run 100 miles to help give his mum the best chance of beating advanced cancer.

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Primary

The Kent families turning tragedy into hope for other parents

Two Kent families who lost young children to brain tumours are helping fund a trial that could one day save others from the same heartbreak.

‘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.

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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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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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Kent’s dazzling Christmas light switch-ons

Grab your winter coat and head to your local town centre to watch the skies light up with twinkling festive illuminations.

Two wildlife parks slash prices for Black Friday sale

Two of Kent’s biggest zoos are offering half-price entry and discounts on animal encounters for a limited time.

Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

Adventurers will be able to fly at speeds of up to 50mph along the country’s longest zipline - and all with a festive twist.

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

The first artist behind a new bear art trail inspired by a beloved children’s story has been revealed.

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Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

Sell-out Christmas train ride to go full-steam ahead this week

Sell-out Christmas train ride to go full-steam ahead this week

Remember, remember: Kent’s November calendar

Remember, remember: Kent’s November calendar

Popstar Kesha to perform at Kent venue

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

EDUCATION

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

HEALTH

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

Roller hockey club: ‘If we can’t raise £25k we won’t survive’

Roller hockey club: ‘If we can’t raise £25k we won’t survive’

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

Final nail in coffin as Kent special needs school to shut next month

Son runs 100 miles to fund treatment for mum’s stage 4 cancer

Son runs 100 miles to fund treatment for mum’s stage 4 cancer

Primary

The Kent families turning tragedy into hope for other parents

The Kent families turning tragedy into hope for other parents

‘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

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’

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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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Kent’s dazzling Christmas light switch-ons

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Two wildlife parks slash prices for Black Friday sale

Two wildlife parks slash prices for Black Friday sale

Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed

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