More than one in four Kent pupils were persistently absent from school in the last academic year – and parents are paying the price.

More than a dozen care homes have been given a ‘red’ rating by Kent County Council – slamming the brakes on many admissions.

A map of Kent in 1769, claimed to be the most beautiful ever produced, is going on sale in highly limited numbers.

The cabinet member leading the controversial proposed closures of household tips across the county has resigned.

A warning for heavy rain has been brought forward after bad weather hit the county earlier than expected.

Stunning pictures taken by a microlight pilot show how much Kent has changed over the past three decades.

Heavy showers and gusty winds are expected to continue into the weekend as another yellow weather warning is issued by the Met Office.

Schools across Kent have lost millions in funding because of errors made by the Department for Education (DfE), according to new claims.

The soaring cost of providing cabs to school children has resulted in the suggestion that KCC could run an in-house taxi service.

Kent felt the full force of Storm Ciaran today, with fallen trees blocking roads, streets flooded, schools closed and homes left without power.

The ten best areas in the county to live have been named in Muddy Stilettos’ annual list with one seaside town dubbed “Ibiza meets the Kent coast”.

With Storm Ciaran set to hit the county, advice has been issued on how to stay safe and be prepared for the strong wind and rain.

Kent’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner has announced he will seek a third term in next year’s elections.

Pregnant women and parents of young children can now apply for funding to help pay for milk, fruit and veg.

A yellow weather warning has been issued due to a potential risk to life as winds which could reach up to 80mph are set to hit the English Channel

With more people dedicating their time and money to Halloween, we asked Kent fanatics why the spooky season has become increasingly popular.

To add to heavy rain and flood warnings, the Met Office says Kent could be hit by destructive winds as Storm Ciarán batters Britain this coming week.

With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the best decorated properties for you to visit.

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain, warning homes could be cut off.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the county this weekend.