Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Treat your mum to a riverboat journey past the capital city’s most famous landmarks.

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

Nurseries and childminders across the county say they are being “set up to fail” by “underfunded” changes to the government’s “free” childcare offer.

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

A fundraiser has been set up for an outdoors-loving five-year-old boy who required emergency surgery for a serious condition.

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Fans of the BBC show can challenge real-life Gladiators to popular challenges such as Hang Tough and Duel at a free pop-up event.

‘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.

EDUCATION

‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

HEALTH

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

Teens

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.

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Primary

Special school’s residential unit could close under KCC proposals

Residential places at a special school are to close later this year under a proposal by the county’s largest local authority.

Don’t miss the My Mum special inside all our Kent newspapers

This year, children from all over Kent will be showing their appreciation for their mums in our Mother's Day supplement, My Mum.

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.

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Toddler

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

A paddling pool will not reopen until next summer as it undergoes upgrades as part of a town centre’s £20 million regeneration scheme.

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

A fundraiser has been set up for an outdoors-loving five-year-old boy who required emergency surgery for a serious condition.

‘There wasn’t anywhere for parents like us so we created the Play Café’

Two best friends who spotted a gap in the market are launching a new style of “play café” to entertain children while allowing parents to relax.

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Baby

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

Nurseries and childminders across the county say they are being “set up to fail” by “underfunded” changes to the government’s “free” childcare offer.

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

The owners of a children’s clothing shop have decided to close after more than two decades of trading at a shopping centre.

Parents ‘forever grateful’ to ambulance crews after baby born on roadside

The parents of a baby born on the roadside have thanked the ambulance crew that came to their aid.

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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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15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with afternoon teas, vineyard tours, family days out and more.

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Treat your mum to a riverboat journey past the capital city’s most famous landmarks.

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Fans of the BBC show can challenge real-life Gladiators to popular challenges such as Hang Tough and Duel at a free pop-up event.

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Special school’s residential unit could close under KCC proposals

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

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

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

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

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

EDUCATION

‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

HEALTH

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

Teens

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

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

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

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

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

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

Primary

Special school’s residential unit could close under KCC proposals

Special school’s residential unit could close under KCC proposals

Don’t miss the My Mum special inside all our Kent newspapers

Don’t miss the My Mum special inside all our Kent newspapers

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

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

Toddler

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

Boy born ‘inside out’ is hooked up to machine for 20 hours

‘There wasn’t anywhere for parents like us so we created the Play Café’

‘There wasn’t anywhere for parents like us so we created the Play Café’

Baby

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

‘Labour’s free childcare doesn’t add up - we can't offer champagne service on a lemonade budget'

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

Parents ‘forever grateful’ to ambulance crews after baby born on roadside

Parents ‘forever grateful’ to ambulance crews after baby born on roadside

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

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Coming soon: Don't miss our My Mum special this Mother's Day

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