Families are said to be concerned after a former nurse dubbed the Canterbury Cannibal has moved into their town.

Ferry pioneer has launched push for new multi-million pound pier and harbour to regenerate area and boost tourism.

An under-fire nursing home forced residents to put up with the music of Beyonce and Bon Jovi against their wishes, inspectors have found.

Organisers confirm thousands of pounds of debt remain, despite a local campaign which raised more than £22,000 to save town's Christmas lights.

Police have described a motorist who undertook other cars on the A2 at 120mph in rainy conditions as 'unbelievable'.

A gravely ill seal, beached in Kent, escaped back into the sea before it could be put down.

A museum has just added a dinosaur footprint to its collection, found on the beach of a town in Kent.

Strong smell of gas continues to waft across residential area - including a secondary school - as engineers seek to fix problem.

Being late is a long-held tradition for women getting married, but one vicar is offering a financial reward to get them to stick to the schedule.

A comedy favourite was seen enjoying himself at one of Kent's top attractions.

We reveal what stories made the papers for the second half of 2017.

We look back at the stories that made the headlines in the Kent Messenger over the past 12 months.

A carpenter has spread Christmas cheer through his love of woodwork after transforming wooden pallets into Santa’s sleigh.

The group of men hope to raise more than £1,000 for a local charity.

Video of a tipsy tube escalator slide going wrong has been shared by thousands.

The children of a mother left disabled after a routine operation were given a Christmas to remember.

Arthur “Carrots” Turner kicks off game at his old club then gets souvenir signed shirt.

A former postman has celebrated his 40th year of handing over thousands of pounds to good causes.

Residents and staff at Lulworth House Residential Home in Maidstone are getting into the Christmas spirit after building an intricate nativity scene.

A department store has pulled a greetings card from its shelves after claims it was vulgar and offensive.