This year the Medway Messenger has chosen to support its local foodbank as it gets set for the busiest Christmas yet.

A six-year-old boy has been carrying out random acts of kindness this festive season in memory of his brother.

What started out as a work-based fundraising drive spiralled into a thousand-pound feat for one Co-op staff member.

A man wept with joy after being given the best Christmas present ever - the all clear from cancer.

Kent has certainly seen plenty of big names tread the boards over the years. We take a look at some of the most memorable.

Find out when your bin will be collected and when shopping centres will be opening again this Christmas.

A mum-of-four has given a total stranger a potentially life-saving gift this Christmas - her kidney.

A city centre would not be the same at Christmas without the familiar, festive sound of the Salvation Army band, led by the same man for 35 years.

A few lucky turkeys will spend Christmas Day alive rather than on a dinner plate thanks to the efforts of a poultry protector buying them from farms.

Children who lost their Christmas presents when fire ripped through their homes have been inundated with gifts.

A community rallied to replace a stolen Christmas tree after thieves swiped the decoration from a couple's front garden.

From Bond to rom com Love Actually and Star Wars to the gritty Revenant, here's our guide to some of the top films to watch this holiday on TV.

The search is on to find a venue willing to open its doors for a free panto to cheer up disappointed families.

A panto company has offered free tickets to cheer up families left disappointed after the closure of Snow White.

From circus excitement to a steamy weekend, there's loads going on across the county to take you through to the New Year. Here's our guide:

Dive in - or just go and watch the spectacle - as Kent towns stage Boxing Day dips this year.

Want to burn off those pre or post Christmas calories? Try our guide to some winter walks across the county.

A mum-of-four who devotes her time to helping others has received a special Christmas present.

Get your carol on this weekend with some festive services across the county.

A security officer known as 'Mummy Kik' has received the latest present from kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas.