A Green councillor has resigned, prompting a by-election which will coincide with the general election.

A resident is looking to organise his own general election hustings so voters can “ask the questions they want answers to”.

A freight company has been given a royal honour in recognition of its overseas sales.

A gas leak has resulted in diversions and delays for drivers as emergency closures clash with planned water works.

A pensioner only discovered his carer had spent £8,000 on his card when he received a letter from debt collectors.

Teams of six are needed to race a raft of their own design on the River Medway.

Officers attended following reports a man was carrying a weapon but the suspected Samurai sword turned out to be something else.

A parish council leader has said new sports equipment at a play park will be enjoyed by many young villagers.

A housing developer has launched a public consultation on plans for more than one hundred homes.

Permission has been granted for flats for the over 60s in a borough desperately in need of older living accommodation.

A car brand has opened a new dealership, creating five jobs.

The RBLI is inviting the public to join veterans in lighting a beacon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day.

An investigation into a plane crash near a 700-year-old pub which left two friends stuck in a tree for more than four hours has concluded.

A man from Kent has been jailed after police discovered a sawn-off shotgun in his loft and uncovered his involvement in a “deadly” gun exchange.

A new theatre opens this weekend in the grounds of an historic castle after its predecessor was damaged beyond repair by a fallen tree.

Forecourt operators say they feel “helpless” to stop “drive-offs” as shock new figures uncovered by KentOnline reveal the huge cost of fuel thefts.

An animal charity is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a fundraiser featuring carnival rides, stalls, games and a display of classic cars.

A stolen vehicle was chased and stopped by police who made one arrest but the search for a second suspect continues.

Lanes on the M20 have been closed this morning after a five-car pile-up.

A female councillor has called for a reset in behaviour after suffering online abuse.