‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

A community farm has become an independent school, officially becoming an alternative provision for children with an EHCP.

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.

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

A massive American fast food chain has selected a corner of Kent as the location for its first European venture.

Axed midwifery course gets green light to return

A Kent university is set to relaunch its midwifery degree next month – two years after it was forced to axe the course amid safety concerns.

Boy, 11, takes GCSE Maths five years early

An 11-year-old schoolboy has taken his GCSE Maths five years early and is keen to see if he can top his brother’s score.

‘We want to help young people to become good citizens’

Church volunteers aiming to help young people in local communities will be coming to a Kent secondary school this month to support students.

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.