The government has revealed it will send its chief planner to a council in a step that could see it take control of future housebuilding plans.

The University of Kent has been nominated for an award for its work with the KM Media Group's local TV station KMTV.

Hundreds of jobs are to go at restaurant chain Prezzo after its creditors agreed a restructuring plan.

An historic pub has finally reopened with a smokehouse theme, more than a year after it was devastated by a fire.

A number of employees have been told their jobs are under threat at a leading pharmaceutical firm.

The main sponsor of Gillingham FC has announced it is ending its deal with the club after seven years.

The boss of an organisation promoting tourism in the county has announced she is quitting after 13 years.

Ebbsfleet United's latest accounts reveal the company lost almost £2million last season.

A late night bar’s licence has been suspended following complaints over “intolerable” noise and behaviour.

The new chairman of Kent's branch of the National Farmers' Union has called for clarity from the government on access to migrant labour after Brexit.

Troubled clothing retailer New Look is to push ahead with the closure of 60 stores, including two in the county, with the loss of 980 jobs.

Planners and council leaders have their eyes fixed on development after winning through to the next round of a bid for Government funding.

There are hopes for greater occupancy at the town's prime retail site.

Dreamland has announced park entry will no longer be free, with a new entry ticket to be introduced soon.

Jobcentres in the county recorded a huge rise in the number of people on unemployment benefits last month.

A £600 million cross-county tram project has been hailed as the 'golden solution' to traffic problems by the House of Lords' transport spokesman.

Flooring retailer Carpetright is considering plans to close stores across the UK, leaving staff facing uncertainty in Kent.

A zero-emissions electric bus has begun transporting passengers in part of Kent.

Plans, including a new water treatment plant and a re-use scheme, are being put on display by South East Water.

Bellway expects to build 10,000 homes for the first time this financial year as buyers continue to enjoy low interest rates and government support.