Pizza Hut restaurant to close this month after decades in high street

A high street Pizza Hut restaurant that has welcomed thousands of diners through its doors will shut at the end of the month, bosses have confirmed.

90 jobs created as new McDonald’s opens today

A fast food giant has opened its eighth branch in a town as part of plans to boost a shopping centre.

Birthday fundraiser for ‘ray of sunshine’ teen with rare ‘organ crushing’ spinal condition

A parent desperate to ease her son’s suffering wants to make his birthday “incredible” and raise funds for potentially life saving treatment.

Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer

Parents are being urged to “dissuade” their offspring from carrying a catapult this summer - amid rising reports of attacks on wildlife.

Mum collapsed on family day out after near-fatal brain-bleed

A woman who suffered a life-threatening brain haemorrhage while out with her family has defied the odds to walk, talk and rebuild her life.

Cliff stabilisation works to start this year ahead of £750k play park refurb

Construction work will begin later this year in a bid to prevent further landslides along a Kent promenade.

Pool to be knocked down earlier than planned amid fears for public safety

An ageing leisure centre’s pool building is to be demolished earlier than planned for public safety, council bosses say.

‘People just don’t imagine children’s cancer happens in the world’

A paediatric oncology nurse is in the running to win a Hospital Hero award for going above and beyond to help patients.

Kent’s leading children’s awards extends deadline for nominations

The hugely popular Wards Children’s Awards is giving you more time to make a nomination but you’ll still need to be quick to get your vote in.

Let us know the young heroes across Kent who have inspired you

The countdown is on for the Wards Children’s Awards - so get your nomination in now.

‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

A teenager has shared his battle with a rare cancer when he was only two years old as he celebrates his 16th birthday.

Boy, 7, praised for 999 call which saved his mum’s life

A seven-year-old boy has been hailed a hero for saving his mum’s life after she collapsed at home with a blood clot.

Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

Determined, brave and inspiring children are being sought for a special set of awards this year - and here’s how to nominate someone you know.

Council accused of ‘bottling’ decision on family hubs

Under-threat family and children’s services at two centres in Kent will have to wait until next week to find out if they face the axe.

Zoo warns customers of ‘scam alert’ after adverts for ‘exclusive deal’

A zoo has warned customers an offer for discounted tickets is nothing to do with them, and not to hand over their details.

Mum’s baby business lands £50k investment on Dragons’ Den

A mum-of-four has landed a £50,000 investment from business moguls after appearing on BBC One’s hit show Dragons’ Den.

Mum sets up charity in honour of daughter with rare brain disorder

A mum has set up a charity after her nine-year-old girl was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition that affects just 500 people worldwide.

Kent couple ditch 'bleak and dangerous' UK to 'world school' their son

A couple have ditched the “dangerous, scary and bleak” UK in favour of world schooling their son.