An inquest has opened into death of seven-year-old boy killed in a horrific crash as parents face ordeal of telling his siblings he has died.

A Kent conservationist has described his devastation after five gorillas he released into the wild as part of an ambitious experiment were found dead.

A handyman is recovering in hospital after plunging 20ft through the roof of a town hall where he was working.

Conservative council leader hits out at UKIP after losing by-election referring to them as wreckage in the political tide.

A seven-year-old boy killed in a horrific crash that left his younger brother and sister fighting for life has been named.

An elderly woman had a lucky escape after her flat caught fire and had to be rescued by firefighters.

Motorists are being warned of delays on the motorways as a 70ft-long railway locomotive makes its way through Kent on the back of a lorry.

Yoko Ono is planning to pay her respects at a new Kent war memorial as her work goes on show at an arts festival.

This spectacular picture shows demolition work at the iconic control centre which has been derelict since ferry services left Folkestone.

Could you be taking part in the pantomime at Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall this Christmas? Oh yes you could!

A young family out walking on a Kent beach over the Bank Holiday weekend were surprised to find the strange looking creature.

Southeastern has appointed a new managing director as it tries to negotiate a contract extension and deal with poor passenger survey results.

Exactly 100 years ago, thousands of Belgian civilians fleeing from the marauding German Army landed in Kent as one town was hurled into WW1.

A fourth European bison has been born at Port Lympne Reserve within four months.

Free parking in a town centre is being extended for shoppers and visitors in a bid help businesses, shops and restaurants.

Raft race and harbour festival lightens up weekend with a surprise or two in store

Hythe firefighters were victorious in an annual charity cricket contest.

Frustrated Southeastern passengers do not trust the company to provide a good service or be truthful, a survey has revealed.

The only district in Kent to see a rise in the number of residents joining the dole queue was Shepway.

Thousands of students across the county are celebrating - and commiserating - after picking up their A-level results.