Thousands of Kent families are now so poor they can't even afford to feed themselves, a shock new report's revealed.

The former Odeon cinema is set to be knocked down after 13 years of being derelict.

Swale's cabinet has decided to hike charges for a variety of services the authority provides across the borough.

Dover UK Border Force staff have been warmly praised by Home Secretary Theresa May.

A government improvement notice slapped on Kent County Council's children's services three years ago has finally been lifted.

The government has today abandoned one of the routes for a new Thames crossing - after fears it could jeopardise plans for the huge Paramount Park.

The UK Border Force is being accused of failing to check lorries for illegal immigrants or illicit goods before they cross the Channel to Dover.

Parents face an extra burden as Kent County Council aims to save £7m by pushing some of the cost of the Freedom Pass onto users.

Nelson Mandela dominates the wall of Sir Roger Gale’s office at the House of Commons. The poster has been on the wall for nearly two decades.

Tory front runner to replace Laura Sandys as South Thanet MP is Amandeep Singh Bhogal.

A formal complaint has been made against councillors Alan and Jean Willicombe who kept their jobs despite moving 150 miles away to Lincolnshire.

Southeastern passengers in Kent have been given a reprieve with a lower-than-expected cap on fare hikes announced in today's Autumn Statement.

Kent businesses are hoping for good news from Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn Statement today amid signs of gradual improvement in the economy

Only one area of Swale still has a chance of being given a new parish council after a controversial consultation.

A damning report that linked welfare changes to homelessness and the use of foodbanks has been pulled... just days before a crunch meeting.

Drivers were gifted an early Christmas present by Maidstone Borough Council who have made the town's largest car park free after 3pm.

A shocking rise in homelessness, violent crime and debt is being blamed on the government's welfare changes.

Six years and £35 million later, Medway Council has decided to rip up its housing strategy and start again.

Russ Timpson, from Ash, has been selected as the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Thanet South constituency, which Laura Sandys MP (Tory) holds.

The Liberal Democrats have selected Sarah Smith as prospective Parliamentary candidate for Dover and Deal.