‘A warrior princess and a little miracle’: Celebrating Kent’s bravest children

A schoolgirl paralysed by a devastating accident and a young carer looking after two parents are among the Wards Children’s Award winners.

‘My son found a live explosive shell - and dropped it at my feet!’

A family had a lucky near miss after their six-year-old picked up a live explosive shell while building sandcastles on the beach.

Primary school set for refurb after devastating fire

An “outstanding” primary school is set for a raft of upgrades almost two years after it was “left in ruins” after a devastating roof fire.

‘We have no option’: School set to close after merger bid rejected

A special needs school is set to shut after an application for it to merge with an academy trust was thrown out by government education chiefs.

Hobbycraft to shut retail park store

The DIY retailer has announced it will be shutting another one of its stores as part of a “restructuring of the business”.

New SEN school inspired by head’s nephew to take over former cabaret club

A new SEN school is just weeks away from opening, helping meet the growing demand for specialised education.

Bid to build ‘perfect’ £30K riverside memorial for ‘incredible’ daughter after death aged 7

A grieving family want to erect a carved wooden throne where their daughter spent many of her “happiest days” following her death from a brain tumour.

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.

Mural of England hero Russo unveiled after Lionesses’ Euros glory

A mural of England striker Alessia Russo has been unveiled at her childhood club, where girls’ football has exploded in popularity.

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

A primary school is celebrating a glowing report from the education watchdog which has seen it marked ‘outstanding’ in all categories.

SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for fourth time

A special educational needs school has been praised by Ofsted for its top quality education and dedication to its pupils.

Chancellor visits county to promote £1bn free school meals boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says an additional 20,000 children in Kent will be eligible for free school meals.

Slushy drinks ‘should not be given to under-7s’ after near-death incidents

New guidance says children under the age of seven should not consume ‘slushy’ drinks after several near-death experiences for kids.

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

A mum and home education company founder says more parents should “opt-out” of the mainstream and reap the rewards — but are there any drawbacks?

Devastation as primary school ‘facing possibility of closure’

A school says it is facing potential closure over the next few months in a move which could leave hundreds of pupils without an education provider.

The 41 Kent schools and six hospitals awarded millions for upgrades and maintenance

Dozens of schools and hospitals in Kent are to benefit from a share of almost £1.2 billion in government funding for upgrades and vital maintenance.

Pupils’ behaviour and SEND provision praised in school’s ‘positive’ Ofsted report

Pupils’ behaviour at a primary school has been praised in a “highly positive” Ofsted report.