A man who killed himself by setting fire to his shed while he was inside left a note apologising to his neighbour, an inquest heard.

People living in Bean are hoping they can save their 150-year-old village pond from developers.

Tributes have been paid today to Nick 'Nasty' Cotton who was found dead in Gravesend last night.

A nursery deemed 'inadequate' by school watchdog Ofsted has had the decision overturned and is now rated 'good'.

Head teachers have spoken of their anger at being treated like 'football bosses' as council chiefs plan to replace those in charge at failing schools.

History enthusiasts have been left upset and frustrated after thieves took items of “immense” value to the area’s heritage.

Medical services need to be streamlined or health bosses could face a budget shortfall of £20 million by 2019.

An inquest has heard how faulty brakes on Leon Edwards' bike could have caused his death.

An apprentice from Bean is heading to the top in more ways than one.

An eight-part police drama about a team who hunt down Britain's most ruthless criminals is being filmed at a Kent cafe today.

Kent recorded the hottest temperature in Britain yesterday, with the mercury soaring to 20.5C as spring finally arrived.

They are the heroes of our river. Alex Matthews met the crew at Gravesend’s lifeboat station.

Country music band The Original UK Mavericks' are to gig in Shorne to honour one of their members.

99p Stores has opened another branch in Gravesend today.

Kent staff at the partnership have pocketed eight-weeks' pay through the company's bonus scheme, as it posts its annual results.

Wheelie bin collections will begin in June with the collection of recycling every fortnight and food waste every week.

A 15-year-old boy was robbed of his phone in Swanscombe.

In a record-breaking year for passenger numbers, cross-Channel service Eurostar has seen revenues and operating profits rise.

About 30 new jobs will be created when a 99p Stores shop opens in the old Comet store in Gravesend tomorrow.

A former West End star and The Voice contestant will launch a music group for youngsters on Friday at a coffee morning helping EllenorLions Hospices.