‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

A mum whose four-year-old son has a rare terminal brain disorder says he remains “a very happy soul” despite the devastating diagnosis.

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

We’ve picked four seasonal strolls at the county’s beautiful National Trust properties.

Town centre’s bright and colourful Christmas parade set to return

A Christmas parade led by a giant lit-up firebird will return to illuminate a town centre’s festive carnival.

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

The education watchdog has praised a school for its high standards after inspectors rated it “outstanding” in all areas.

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

A 10-year-old has been accepted into Mensa after finding out she had a high IQ when taking a dyslexia test.

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Our hugely successful Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back with more than 25,000 reflective items to give away to help keep children safe this winter.

EDUCATION

‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

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The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

Fashion brand Primark has revealed when it plans to open its latest branch in the county.

‘Inspiring’ teen left paralysed after school bus crash meets Prince Harry

A 13-year-old who was left with life-changing injuries after a crash met Prince Harry after winning a prestigious award.

Topshop to return to Kent shopping centre

Tophsop is due to return to the county four years after it closed its stores as it partners with a major retailer.

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Primary

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

The education watchdog has praised a school for its high standards after inspectors rated it “outstanding” in all areas.

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

A 10-year-old has been accepted into Mensa after finding out she had a high IQ when taking a dyslexia test.

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Our hugely successful Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back with more than 25,000 reflective items to give away to help keep children safe this winter.

See all Primary stories

Toddler

‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

A mum whose four-year-old son has a rare terminal brain disorder says he remains “a very happy soul” despite the devastating diagnosis.

New soft play to open in shopping centre

A new space-themed soft play is set to open in a shopping centre.

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Baby

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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‘Most unique golf course you’ll ever see’ coming to Kent

A mini golf course described as the “most unique you’ll ever see” is coming to a Kent town.

A fang-tastic guide to Halloween in Kent

From creepy trails to pumpkin patches, we’ve got some spooktacular days out for the family this October half-term.

US fast food chain’s first-ever European restaurant opening in Kent this month

The opening date has been announced for a massive American fast food chain’s first European venture.

Kent attraction to host its ‘most immersive’ festive experience to date

A Christmas light trail is set to introduce new installations and interactive elements for this year.

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‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

Town centre’s bright and colourful Christmas parade set to return

Town centre’s bright and colourful Christmas parade set to return

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

EDUCATION

‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

HEALTH

The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy

Teens

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

‘Inspiring’ teen left paralysed after school bus crash meets Prince Harry

‘Inspiring’ teen left paralysed after school bus crash meets Prince Harry

Topshop to return to Kent shopping centre

Topshop to return to Kent shopping centre

Primary

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Toddler

‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

‘My whole world just fell apart - the fact I can't fix my child destroys me’

New soft play to open in shopping centre

New soft play to open in shopping centre

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’

Pregnancy

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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Things to do

‘Most unique golf course you’ll ever see’ coming to Kent

‘Most unique golf course you’ll ever see’ coming to Kent

A fang-tastic guide to Halloween in Kent

A fang-tastic guide to Halloween in Kent

US fast food chain’s first-ever European restaurant opening in Kent this month

US fast food chain’s first-ever European restaurant opening in Kent this month

Kent attraction to host its ‘most immersive’ festive experience to date

Kent attraction to host its ‘most immersive’ festive experience to date

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