Nominations open for Pride in Medway Awards 2026

An awards scheme recognising unsung heroes for acts of courage, kindness and community spirit has returned.

New Primark to open in Kent before Christmas

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

‘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.

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.