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Parents fume as ‘packed’ school bus service cancelled

Parents fume as ‘packed’ school bus service cancelled

Angry parents have branded a bus company “irresponsible” after it axed a service used by “herds of children”.

Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

A beauty branch is set to open at Bluewater this year after closing its previous branch back in 2012.

The driving test centres in Kent where most people pass and fail

The driving test centres in Kent where most people pass and fail

We found out why some of the county’s eight driving test centres have better pass rates than others.

‘There are talented, dedicated kids in this town and I don’t think people realise’

‘There are talented, dedicated kids in this town and I don’t think people realise’

A personal trainer coaching young athletes in a town plagued with stories of unruly youths says there are also dedicated, hard-working kids there.

Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

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

‘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

‘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

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

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

‘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.

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