Shopkeepers struggling with “atrocious footfall” fear a huge town centre roadworks project has caused them long-lasting damage.

Kent landlords are backing calls for VAT to be halved in a bid to stop it “crucifying” pubs and restaurants.

Burglars smashed holes in the walls of a butcher’s shop to break in, causing thousands of pounds of damage and stealing vast amounts of meat.

Kent's roads face a “chaotic” summer with Operation Brock and possible delays caused by new border checks, councillors fear.

A whole new ball game: Secret Drinker revels in the transformation of a town centre sports bar.

A popular carvery has closed after “15 incredible years”, amid plans to turn the site into homes.

A woman who survived a cardiac arrest later found to have been caused by a medical dye was fatally given the same substance again just weeks later.

Two men have been disqualified from driving for 18 months after being caught racing on a motorway.

Burglars smashed holes in the walls of a butcher’s shop to break in, causing thousands of pounds of damage and stealing vast amounts of meat.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries

Kent’s biggest solar farm used tens of thousands of litres of water from a roadside standpipe to wash its panels as people’s taps ran dry.

A 16th-century house has “reluctantly” been put up for sale by the trustees of a charity to fund vital repairs to a landmark.

A heartbroken friend of a “generous and beautiful” mother says stricter rules are needed for compulsory protection after she died in a horse accident.

Armed police were called to a property following a report of a man with a weapon.

The fate of controversial plans for an AI data centre will be decided by councillors amid concerns over an “existential” water crisis.

The former home of Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin has gone on the market for £1.2 million.

Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says he wants to “help young people better understand how our democracy works” at his politics summer school.

A heartbroken friend of a “generous and beautiful” mother says stricter rules are needed for compulsory protection after she died in a horse accident.

A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.

Organisers have pulled a Kent food and music festival planned for the last weekend in June due to slow ticket sales.

A “beautiful” mum died after being dragged along a country lane by a horse that bolted after being spooked by barking dogs, an inquest has heard.

A former Tory Kent MP who was jailed for sexual assault has now filed for bankruptcy and is working as a builder.

Police are carrying out enquiries and a man has been taken into custody following a report of a rape.

Bosses at a restaurant hit by a fire on New Year’s Day say it will reopen this summer after an “incredibly difficult few months”.

A gang fronted by a Kent career criminal have been found guilty of smuggling Afghan migrants into the UK by concealing them inside a lorry.

MP Tony Vaughan addresses the need for the UK to be a clean energy powerhouse, with a key part of the revolution needing to tak

A group of “reckless” jet-skiers riding dangerously put swimmers at risk and ignored orders to leave despite their crafts being banned from the area.

A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.

A seafood business says a social media video about “dodgy shops” posted by a Kent MP contributed to its decision to close its high street premises.

Expect retro classics and slick dance routines as one of the best-loved harmony groups hits the road.

A British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family have said.

There’s plenty of glitter, music and big celebrations as Pride returns to spread love across the county.

Controversial plans for what is set to become Kent’s biggest HMO have been approved despite almost 200 objections and concerns from neighbours.

Police say they are launching a “summer crackdown” on antisocial behaviour - as traders describe being scared of “intimidating” crowds of youths.

A new CGI video has been released showing how a music venue will look once its transformation is complete, as bosses reveal its first confirmed gig.

A council boss has admitted missed bin collections have left the service “not at the standard” expected for residents and promised to make changes.

A father who suffered a cardiac arrest says his wife’s 999 call helped save his life, as well as the paramedics who arrived.

A green-fingered grandad discovered he had bowel cancer after struggling to do the gardening for more than three minutes at a time.

A video questioning why guests were suddenly told to leave a Travelodge sparked unsupported speculation it was being cleared for asylum seekers.

A man has appeared in court after a poignant installation erected in Kent to remember the soldiers rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk was damaged.