A trouble-hit university hopes an award-winning musician will prove “incredibly popular” in her new role as chancellor.

A study has found girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is ‘top of the charts’ globally for child alcohol use.

A family of ducks spotted waddling through a high street had to be rescued after getting lost in a shopping centre.

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.

A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst water pipe needed fixing.

Traffic was delayed on a major road following a two-vehicle crash, with police at the scene.

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

A magnificent new bronze statue of a trailblazing 17th century author has been unveiled ahead of its official installation in a high street.

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

A man was reportedly stabbed following an argument outside a snooker lounge.

A mum who endured cancer chemotherapy after being misdiagnosed with the disease says a hospital trust “has not learned from its mistakes”.

More than a hundred protestors gathered to criticise plans for a 2,000-home “new settlement” which they believe will “destroy” three villages.

A CCTV image has been released by police after a man reportedly tried to open a woman's car door.

Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final time.

A signal box that dates back to 1888 has been restored following calls from villagers to preserve it.

Plans to host an outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at a £115 million leisure development have been unveiled.

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.

A historic market could be back in the high street this summer - but a row with traders over pitch fees could scupper its return.