Plans for 15 “unwanted” homes in a Kent village have sparked anger after being approved despite opposition from residents and two local councils.

A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.

The husband and wife team behind a highly-rated cafe have announced its upcoming closure as customers are left asking: ‘Where will we go now?’

A man has died after a serious crash earlier this morning forced a road to be closed.

A comedian has pledged to buy punters at a Kent pub a drink this Friday night, much to the delight of the landlord.

Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.

Contractors are finally on site to create a new state-of-the-art health club following a series of set backs.

A mum battling aggressive breast cancer says she cried more over being sacked by the NHS than she did during months of gruelling treatment.

A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.

A martial arts studio owner has been jailed after inviting a woman to a one-to-one session before pinning her down and raping her.

Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.

A car dealership has collapsed with more than £1.1m in debt, including £650,000 owed to a firm controlled by Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell.

Drone pictures show the scale of work taking place on a controversial £61m bypass - as bosses say the scheme is on schedule.

Tributes have been paid to a bubbly aspiring nurse who died after suffering serious health problems.

From spectacular firework shows to traditional bonfires and family-friendly events, here’s everything you need to know.

A man has been charged with robbery, theft and burglary after an alleged crime spree across Kent.

A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.

With prices constantly rising, our reporter was set on seeking out the best-value three-course meal he could find.

MP Mike Tapp is releasing a documentary focusing on the immigration crisis, a topic which closely affects his constituents in Deal and Dover.

A major search operation was launched on the Kent coast following “reports of a person in the water”.

A mum says she has been so overwhelmed by support after opening her own bakery that she’s already planning to order a bigger mixer to meet demand.

An abandoned garden centre is set to be transformed into an £8 million residential care centre with a community cafe and hub open to the public.

Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.

The head chef of Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant has left his role to join another popular eatery in the county.

A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.

Calls are being made to double parking fines amid claims a current £25 charge is failing to deter illegal parking in Kent towns.

MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.

A road is partially blocked after a schoolgirl was hit by a car this morning.

Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.

A man who attacked two people, shoplifted and was found with an unregistered XL bully has narrowly avoided jail.

A major next step has been taken in the bid to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for part of Dover and beyond.

A robber who threatened to stab a staff member with a needle after being challenged over a trolley full of stolen shopping has been jailed.

A former girlfriend of the man on trial for murdering a three-month-old has denied lying to a jury about her children being "at risk" in his care.

Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.

A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.

Kent's biggest car scrapyard has revealed plans to expand after winning a battle to keep its permit.

Footage has shown huge flames near an Asda petrol station after a car fire.

A “drunken thug” who broke a man’s jaw in an unprovoked pub attack has avoided jail after a judge said he could make his life “very unpleasant”.

A person has died on the railway line, transport police have confirmed.

Text messages from a man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s baby while on night-time feed duty have been shown in court.