Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

A bus driver has turned her vehicle into a festive grotto and is serenading her young passengers with seasonal songs.

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

We’ve had exclusive access inside the only Sephora in the county ahead of the make-up store’s official opening.

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

Can children cope without a smartphone until age 14 or 16? Thousands of Kent parents think so and they’re on a mission to change things.

Beauty retailer reveals opening date of Bluewater store

A beauty retailer has announced exactly when it will open its first store in Kent at Bluewater.

Parents fighting for new secondary school step up campaign

Campaigners are lobbying for a new secondary school as their children face “intolerable” daily journeys to class.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

‘Parents won’t follow the rules unless the punishment is enough to dissuade them’

Close to 900 parents have received multiple fines for term-time holidays - will the new threat of prison or a £2,500 penalty tackle repeat offenders?

Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

The parents of tennis star who died from anaphylactic shock say it is “wonderful” to support an allergy clinic which is the first of its kind in Kent.

Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

A shake-up of special educational needs school placements in Kent has sparked a furious backlash from head teachers.