The recruitment process surrounding the hiring of controversial youth crime tsar Paris Brown was 'robust and transparent', a report's revealed.

A confidential report has revealed the true cost of the influx of Romanians and Bulgarians into the county from next year.

Deal town clerk Lin Dykes has handed in her notice and left the town council after four years in the post.

County transport chiefs are trying out a pay-as-you-go card for buses and trains that might be rolled out across Kent and Medway.

Business leaders say cash-flow problems need to be dealt with as a Kent business minister gives a rousing speech at the Tory party conference.

Rail and bus passengers could use a similar scheme to London's Oyster card system.

A traveller family living in a tent are begging to be rehoused - but are refusing to move if it means being parted from four dogs and three budgies.

A family criticised for being a drain on the welfare system have moved out of their one-bed flat and rehoused in a four-bed home.

An agoraphobic man facing eviction because he cannot pay his "bedroom tax" has written to the Queen to ask for help.

Controversial spy cars used to impose thousands of fines on drivers might be scrapped under proposals outlined today.

In a county first, Tory officials will host an "open primary" public vote to choose who will stand in the next general election when an MP steps down.

A consultation has begun on the future of an old people's home used by just three permanent residents.

The London Mayor should visit Medway and explain why he wants to build an airport here, according to the council.

The London Mayor should visit Medway and explain why he wants to build an airport here, according to the council.

A public health specialist who criticised Kent County Council's pension investments in tobacco companies is now facing disciplinary action.

A former top sports manager is to appear before magistrates accused of a string of theft and fraud charges totalling almost £8,000.

Kent County Council is facing criticism that too little has been done to consult the public over applications to explore for gas in east Kent.

More than 700 people want Medway Council to reconsider plans to redevelop Rochester airport.

The Labour leaders says his party will give an £800m tax break to small firms - but business heads in the county say more reform is still needed.

The leader of Essex council has joined colleagues in Kent and Medway in opposing plans for a new four-runway hub airport in the Thames Estuary.