Plans to change a former bank into homes and retail space have been submitted to a council.

The hard-working founder of a family firm of sausage makers has died at the age of 85.

A group of churches in Kent are set for a restructure to 'better serve' the area, according to a senior clergyman.

Kent has been named one of the Top 10 most romantic places in the country, in the run-up to Valentine's Day.

A mum who was in so much pain that showering caused her agony when water splashed on her leg has resorted to an amputation.

A 15-week-old puppy yelped in pain when RSCA inspectors touched his tail after a cruel attempt to dock it. WARNING: Graphic images.

A village windmill could cost thousands to repair after a rush of wind damaged the wooden sail.

A team of volunteers are on stand-by to rescue motorists trapped in the snow as weather chiefs predict flurries across Kent over the coming days.

Kent County Council's cabinet approved recommendations to increase council tax and have pledged to safeguard frontline services.

The cost of a bus travel pass used by thousands of young people to get to school is to increase to £350 under draft county council budget plans.

A stolen mobility scooter was found dumped in a field more than four miles away from its owner's home.

Hundreds of happy hens have been saved from slaughter and rehomed after rescuers responded to an appeal to take them from a farm.

An appeal has been made to permanently ban a Boxing Day hunt meeting following violent skirmishes.

Teenagers have allegedly offered cigarettes and drugs to primary school pupils during playtime in a shocking incident.

A seriously ill 20-year-old is lying in a hospital bed waiting for a double lung transplant - her only hope of survival.

Plans to upgrade a firing range to Olympic standard can finally happen after a council gave the go-ahead.

An Esso petrol station, garage and a convenience store have gone on the market.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a break-in when jewellery was stolen.

Live music is alive and well in Kent as line-ups are announced for some of the county's big festivals. Here's what's coming up this year:

Police, ambulances and fire crews were called to the scene of a crash this afternoon.