‘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.

Plans approved for school’s bike track despite noise fears

Plans for a new BMX and mountain bike track at a school have been approved, despite residents fearing it will be like “living next to a motorway”.

Empty office block could become new SEN school

A disused commercial building could be turned into a special educational needs school if plans are approved.

Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

There are concerns about the side effects on vaping as the number of teenagers addicted to the habit are revealed.

Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

A youth club at risk of closure due to funding cuts has been provided with a funding “lifeline” thanks to a generous donation from a former resident.

Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

A school that makes pupils lock their phones away at the start of the day has won an award for the policy’s positive impact on its children.

Charity faces ‘crunch time’ as council rejects bids to buy building

A youth charity has had two bids to buy its home of 12 years turned down, as the cash-strapped county council looks to sell the premises

Fewer parents winning appeals over free school taxis

The county council has paid out £340k less to parents in the last year after the number winning appeals over free school transport halved.

Parents fume as ‘packed’ school bus service cancelled

Angry parents have branded a bus company “irresponsible” after it axed a service used by “herds of children”.