A business owner is proving it is the season of goodwill by throwing the doors of his bar open on Christmas Day for those in need of a place to go.

Guns and ammunition will be sold from a pub's former toilet block despite fears it could create “civil disorder”.

A special festive shopping event with freebies, live music and entertainment and is taking place this week.

There are markets, grottos and festive scenes to take you up to Christmas and into the New Year across the county. Here's what's happening:

A motorway has reopened after a large pothole forced part of the M2 to be shut for several hours.

Drivers suffered long delays after a multi-vehicle collision bought a motorway to a standstill.

A small business owner has been left feeling frustrated after would-be Scrooges stole handmade snowmen created for a children's Christmas trail.

Army regiment charity looking to branch out with rehab centre for ex-service personnel.

Roads across Kent have been blocked by fallen trees as strong winds continue to affect the county.

A 21-year-old man who left the wreckage of a car on a level crossing before it was struck by a train at speeds of up to 75mph has kept his freedom.

A woman was taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

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Emergency services are on the scene of an ongoing incident in a town centre.

A bridge which has been at the centre of a campaign to replace it has lifted for inspection, but its reinstallation has been delayed.

As voters go to the ballot box today in one of the most crucial elections in years, we've looked at the most unusual places people will be voting at.

An extra sprinkle of Christmas magic has been added around a town centre.

Commuters are facing delays after a build up of ice leaves a train without power.

Take a look at some of the most impressive festive trees in the county and vote for your favourite.

Christmas is creeping closer and all the county's festive events are now open. Here's our fulsome festive guide for what's on offer:

Highways teams have set up a bizarre 52-mile diversion route during overnight closures on one of Kent's busiest junctions.