A last-ditch attempt has been launched to save a popular community pub described as the ‘heart of the village.

As the election nears, perhaps those who daub weird stuff on their ballot papers have a point, says our columnist.

Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.

A school’s bid for a BMX and mountain bike track just yards from a row of homes has left residents fearing their lives will be blighted by noise.

On the 80th anniversary of the loss of 52 REME personnel in a Doodlebug blast, a village is to mark the occasion with a military parade and service.

Police officers caught a burglar hiding behind a counter after kicking in the door at a restaurant.

More than fifty unique sculptures of Shaun the Sheep will appear at landmarks across a town centre later this month.

A dad-to-be developed the same uncommon cancer his brother had battled after noticing similar symptoms.

An independent vintage boutique is closing after seeing a significant fall in trade and soaring bills.

A mum has told of the terrifying moment her friend’s child “could have died” after managing to get out of a gated play area and toward a cliff edge.

A former councillor who stood for Labour at the last general election says he ‘no longer feels safe’ in the party as a person of colour.

A chip pan caught alight at a fish and chip shop requiring firefighters to come to the rescue and one person being treated for injuries.

The closure of a busy route that is affecting a village’s public transport route is to begin at 10pm.

A homeless charity has launched a unique venture understood to be Kent’s largest secondhand clothes shop.

A former Boy George impersonator and friend of Dave Myers has organised a bike ride in his memory from his cafe.

Parts of three Kent beaches will be closed over the next month as a flood defence scheme costing almost half a million pounds gets underway.

Kent’s biggest Pride event is taking place this weekend with a star-studded festival - here’s what you need to know…

Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.

A person had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in mud on a beach.

This week, Melissa Todd meets the man behind a Kent driving school with a difference, helping the disadvantaged and suicidal find hope for the future.