A boy left brain-damaged after jumping from a pier in Kent has spoken for the first time since the accident as he continues to astound doctors.

Heartening images show the surprising moment a royal visited a world-famous Kent business unannounced.

Kent County Council is on the right course as it improves its services for children with special educational needs - but admits there’s more to do.

The devastated mother of a 26-year-old who has died after being hit by a car has described him as “the kindest person you’ll ever meet”.

A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with assault by beating after allegedly calling a woman over and later attacking her.

Long-running roadworks have hit a pub’s trade and left residents fearing for their safety after large vehicles squeeze down narrow village roads.

A man is due to appear in court following reports of a suspected burglary attempted at a home.

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a tractor and police are appealing for witnesses.

A man who is mistaken for Mick Jagger and Willem Dafoe is often offered free meals and an art gallery even offered to close to the public for him.

Tributes have been paid to a former award-winning newspaper photographer whose illustrious career spanned several decades.

A Kent MP has become the second candidate to enter the race to become the next Tory leader.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman, who has not been seen since yesterday.

Workers at a popular cafe say trade has slumped since the council ordered it to repaint its familiar bright yellow shopfront.

There are fears children could be put at risk as drivers mount pavements and drive the wrong way down a one-way street to get past a road closure.

A grandad-of-two died after he suffered an epileptic seizure while walking his dog.

A distinctive claret helicopter landed on a playing field as a member of the royal family visited a long-running Kent business.

A street trader left “exhausted and stressed” by unruly teenagers targeting her food van has pleaded with their parents to help stop the harassment.

A woman has been taken to a London hospital following a crash involving a lorry and a van on the M25.

Councillors have allowed Dreamland to keep its licence despite serious concerns being raised following the death of a teenager at a recent event.

An elderly man was “pushed to the floor” by two men posing as delivery drivers during a burglary.