The world-famous Philharmonia Orchestra is performing a selection of festive favourites at a Kent theatre this month.

A hit-and-run driver who killed a disabled army veteran did not have a licence and had only been in the country three months.

A man who wielded a cigarette lighter which resembled a gun has been jailed after leaving innocent bystanders traumatised.

A man charged with the murder of a “loving mum” and talented artist has appeared in court, with a trial expected to take place in June.

A former Kent and England Lions cricketer has told of his ‘two-year nightmare’ after being cleared of groping a barmaid in a Maidstone pub.

A paper mill that shut after being plunged into administration is set to be sold – but ex-workers are still unlikely to be paid what they are owed.

Two adorable lion cubs hand-reared by Kent animal park owner Damian Aspinall have moved to a public enclosure for the first time.

A bar to open following a three-year battle to get it off the ground, which included fears over “screeching” chairs.

The owners of a building which until recently housed a popular café have vowed not to let it sit empty or be home to a chain or bubble tea shop.

Farmers could face fines or jail for moving livestock as cases of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus rise.

A national dog charity will be giving out hampers including gifts of coats and toys to dogs living on the street with their owners.

A convicted serial flasher repeatedly exposed himself while behind bars in a bizarre bid to be deported.

The standard of cleaning in the kitchen of a hugely popular cafe bar has been branded “very poor” by inspectors.

A popular author and his actress wife have been spotted enjoying a trip aboard a luxury train through the Kent countryside.

With the Oasis Academy on Sheppey’s reputation in tatters, just how do stricken schools turn around their fortunes – and how long does it take?

A climbing enthusiast who was hit with a fine despite having parked in the same spot for almost two years says the ticket was issued unfairly.

Introduce your kids to the magic of theatre this Christmas with Kent’s fantastic festive shows. Here’s our top picks.

A Labour MP has hit back at her party leader Sir Keir Starmer who she says “has not spoken to me” while she is under investigation for anti-semitism.

A dual carriageway had to be closed following two separate crashes in the early hours which left one person with serious injuries.

Dan Gillespie Sells, best known for fronting pop rock group The Feeling, will perform at a charity Christmas concert.