A 27-year-old man who said he “lost control” when he attacked his partner on two occasions has been sent to prison.

A zoo under financial strain is proposing to upgrade its facilities and bring in a number of endangered species in the hope of securing its future.

A witness heard music blaring from an abandoned van before it was engulfed by flames.

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

Danny Dyer will again play in a special celebrity match to raise money for a disabled children’s charity.

A sailor from Kent who became the first Englishman to set foot in Japan has inspired a new Disney+ series.

Since the Royal Navy left it 40 years ago today, one Kent tourist attraction has gone on to become a major location for Hollywood movies and TV shows.

Designs have been put forward to build more than 135 homes on a site once home to a former school for nearly 60 years.

To mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Chatham Dockyard this weekend, we spoke to former workers about what life was like there.

An MP has been awarded a damehood for her services to parliament and the public.

A teenager has been arrested after a fire which broke out in a back garden.

The family of an intrepid explorer, whose 19,021 mile, six-year walk across the Americas remains a world record, are seeking a fitting tribute to him.

Natwest has confirmed plans to shut further branches including one where just 13 customers used the branch on a weekly basis last year.

A branch of a free national advice and support service used by thousands of vulnerable people has shut after having its funding withdrawn.

A fish porter treated for prostate cancer by robotic surgeons is urging men to seek advice from their doctor and get tested.

The list of guest speakers has been announced in the countdown to an business and skills showcase event.

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Royal Navy leaving Chatham – bringing to a close 400 years of history.

Smoke has been seen coming from a home where a fire is thought to have started in the garden.

Factory workers are once again on the picket line as part of an ongoing dispute with its employer over controversial “fire and rehire” threats.

A violent rapist has been jailed after he lured a woman back to his home and abused her.