Folkestone and Hythe MP says newspaper editors cannot be MPs too

A former employee has come to the defence of a Kent MP after he was accused of making sexist comments.

With a yearly cost of £347,000 and low usage, a third Kent court will be closing to save money.

The Conservatives have been fined a record £70,000 for irregularities in the party's election expenses - including the fight for South Thanet.

Plans have been announced to charge people receiving care in their own homes more - in spite of a £26 million government cash injection.

Politicians and entrepreneurs breathed a sigh of relief after the Chancellor made an unexpected U-turn on plans to raise taxes on the self-employed.

A letter from an MP has winged its way to the Transport Secretary calling for the new Lower Thames Crossing to be built away from his constituency.

An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.

A leading politician has been reportedly interviewed under caution for six hours following allegations of overspending.

The home secretary has said cuts should not be used as an excuse by councils not to offer homes to refugees, during a visit to a Kent town.

An independent financial advisory was visited by the Defence Secretary after becoming the first victor in a campaign looking for firms with big hearts

Kent County Council is urging the government to get tough with Gatwick Airport over the number of flights allowed over night.

Pupils who achieve lower 11-plus marks could be offered access to top Kent schools as part of government plans to improve social mobility.

MP Charlie Elphicke demanded more investment at the Dover and Deal frontline during the Budget in Parliament.

A Kent MP has urged the government to rethink a proposal announced in the budget to raise National Insurance contributions.

A youth group says it is "crunch time" to find a new home after being given notice on their seafront site.

Campaigners fighting to save the Goodwin Sands from dredging are meeting with government officials today

Follow the first Spring Budget delivered by Chancellor Philip Hammond.

Bosses will closely follow the Spring Budget for any announcements on business rates but there may also be news on a Thames Crossing and social care.

The Chancellor's imminent announcement that the ban on new selective schools will end has had a mixed reaction in Kent.