Hundreds of taxi drivers descended on council offices in protest at rival out-of-town cabbies stealing their fares.

There was a landslide victory of Ukip at a by-election - as they won more than half of the votes.

A petition has been launched after a historic town centre drinking hole was closed to make way for a supermarket.

Justice secretary Chris Grayling has visited a Kent prison from which a number of prisoners have absconded, including the infamous Skullcracker.

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Strood today as the Tory bandwagon rolls into town.

Male asylum seekers in their 20s have been placed in Kent's schools alongside young children after lying about their ages.

An immigrant cafe owner posted a sign warning people to "leave their bigotry at the door" after experiencing unpleasantness when Ukip arrived in town.

Kent Tory Lord Freud has issued a "full and unreserved" apology over controversial remarks about disabled people.

The Conservative's two prospective parliamentary hopefuls battled it out this evening to determine which of them will face Mark Reckless.

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

Submit your questions to the Conservative's parliamentary hopefuls as they vie to become candidate for the Rochester and Strood by-election.

Members of Tonbridge and Malling’s planning committee unanimously approved plans for 635 new homes in Kings Hill.

Three Medway Conservatives have switched to Ukip as the date for the Rochester and Strood by-election is announced.

Rising violence, hidden weapons, and under-staffing were among a host of problems uncovered at a youth offenders' institution.

The Tories' postal ballot of every voter in Rochester and Strood has been likened to China's candidate selection in Hong Kong.

A date has been announced for the crucial Rochester and Strood by-election - November 20 is polling day!

The Woodland Trust says plans for a garden city between Dartford and Gravesend could threaten 35 acres of ancient woodland.

Tory chiefs are believed to be targeting Olympic oarsman James Cracknell as the fight hots up for the key Rochester and Strood seat.

Labour’s parliamentary candidate Clair Hawkins has been campaigning in Deal against the privatisation of the NHS.

Kent experts have warned the "exponential" spread of Ebola in West Africa must be arrested to avoid a threat to the UK.