Five sites have been chosen by a local authority in Kent as it sets out to build an ambitious 1,000 affordable homes in the town.

Jurors have returned a conclusion of misadventure at an inquest into the death of a little boy who choked on food at nursery.

A mum who was slapped with a littering fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped has had her penalty notice cancelled.

Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.

A TV presenter is urging people to join a march against a huge new housing development this weekend - describing it as “another threat to nature”.

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

Children from 20 schools join in triathlon to raise £85,000 for charity.

A former sub postmistress who was wrongly convicted has demanded a “serious” public apology amid the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT inquiry.

Police have arrested a man following a serious bus crash which left twelve children and the bus driver in hospital.

An investigation into a plane crash near a 700-year-old pub which left two friends stuck in a tree for more than four hours has concluded.

An African-Asian family who set up roots at a card shop and Post Office have handed over the keys to friends who are carrying on their legacy.

Parking charges at Ashford Designer Outlet have been raised so "unnecessarily" high that shoppers say they will now think twice before visiting.

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

Three floodlit 3G football pitches have been unveiled as part of a new-look sports complex.

Domino’s to open in Tenterden high street

A gynaecologist who stepped in at the last hour to save a mother’s life has been shortlisted for special recognition.

The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.

A Kent beach has been adorned with silhouettes of soldiers to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

A large estate is set to swell to 400 houses after a 70-home extension and community hall plan was approved.