A council leader says he is staggered by a bid to unseat him and brands the timing "insanity".

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

An aggressive yob who suggested he might have coronavirus before coughing in a police officer's face has been put behind bars just two days later.

A disgusted customer has blasted KFC after the fast food chain claimed six suspect-looking buns he was served at a drive-thru were "not mouldy".

Paramedics were called out to reports a person had fallen from a wall at a beach.

A "haunted" tavern where one of Britain's most notorious criminals once took shelter is among those claiming to be the county's most ancient.

Hundreds of families are expected to go without vital help as a long-running charity has been forced to close due to lack of funding.

New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.

A distraught nurse from Kent, who works at a busy London hospital, says the congestion charge increase is "getting beyond stupid".

Shoppers at three M&S stores in Kent will be able to buy takeaway hot drinks from today in its cafés.

A cash-strapped council says the future of all services will be considered amid the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis - including waste collections.

Day-trippers are being urged to stay away from Kent as the county's beaches are being promoted to Londoners as destinations for a lockdown getaway.

A couple who stayed apart for eight weeks finally reunited for a picnic in the park today as lockdown was eased.

Vandals have cut through a power cable at a drive-thru hot site - affecting vulnerable patients who came through to get treatment.

Garden owners across Kent who would have opened their gates as part of the National Gardens Scheme are instead giving virtual tours for visitors.

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Sandwich chain Subway has reopened more than 20 branches for takeaway and delivery across the county.

An MP is calling for the Kent Test to be suspended amid fears for children's mental health.

Coastal defences in Kent have been prepared as strong winds and a high tide are forecast tomorrow.