Celebrity TV judges Len Goodman and Robin Cousins visited Bobbing's Demelza Hospice Care for Children for the charity's 15th anniversary celebrations.

Men and women braved the cold to raise money for a children’s ward by holding a bikini car wash.

A breast cancer survivor has won a Special Achievers Award after publishing three novels online while battling illness.

Hundreds of cyclists are set to strip bare today to pedal the 'naked truth' about the planet's dependency on oil.

Police have arrested a man following an eight-hour stand-off in Dartford yesterday.

From college principals to historians... and even an expert in sundials... Kent's finest have been honoured by the Queen today.

This year's Swale Film Festival will include a special awards section when it is held in September.

A public inquiry may be held into the plans to build on an historic site in Dover, which councillors approved last night.

The wife of a man who fractured his skull falling from a ladder has thanked the neighbours who came to his aid.

A community warden has been honoured for rescuing a stroke victim who had spent all day lying in his garden unable to cry for help.

A day care centre for elderly people at the eastern end of Sheppey has reopened after a temporary closure.

Ahead of Drowning Prevention Week, a swimming instructor says it’s 'scary how many kids have never been in pool’...

A couple have been forced to set up home in the back of their 13-year-old car... showering at a service station and cooking on a small stove.

A Maidstone youth football coach has entered the Big Brother house as contestant in this year's reality TV series.

The stories making the headlines in this week's Kent Messenger

A wilderness of weeds hiding the grave of road accident victim Hannah Coan has been cleaned up by her family.

A town shop is giving people the opportunity to send sweets to British servicemen overseas.

Memories of performing with Hollywood actress Gemma Arterton were rekindled as Gravesend The Voice contestant Adam Barron returned to school.

Swale council and the Spirit of Sittingbourne group have joined forces in a new move to boost the high street.

David Spurling loves a laugh and his favourite rib ticklers are the corny gags that most people sigh at.