Kent county councillors have voted to increase their allowances by 15% - 10 times higher than recommended.

Hundreds of people waiting months for surgery could be seen within weeks at a modern hospital just across the border in France.

People visiting one of Kent's most recognised beauty spots have been caught risking their lives to get pictures.

An alcoholic has admitted indecent exposure after he revealed his genitals and romped with a motorbike in front of shocked bystanders.

Judge tells pensioner who killed an ex-police motorcycle instructor he needs to face the law after his GP said he could not face sentencing.

Police are investigating a blaze that broke out in the store room of a Kent hotel, it has emerged

Hundreds of people took the streets as the colourful Charivari Day parade made its way through town.

One of the two branches of Poundland in Ashford had its last day of trading yesterday as the company looks to open a bigger store in the town centre.

Ashford council has been told by the Government to build an extra 1,250 homes - on top of the 12,000 already earmarked for construction.

A resident became spooked when she uncovered this bright white eight-legged critter lurking in her garden shed.

A young woman paralysed when a 70kg concrete block fell from a building has appeared on a prime time TV show.

Harbour side kiosk owners are “delighted” after being granted a licence to sell alcohol every day of the week.

Two adjoining pubs overlooking a harbour remain unsold, after being on the market for five years.

Police are hunting thieves who stole jewellery, including an emerald ring, in a raid on a home.

British skiing legend Eddie the Eagle Edwards touched down in Shepway to help one Folkestone business celebrate its grand re-opening.

Poundland has confirmed it's closing one of its stores - saying it's planning to open an "even bigger" town centre branch soon.

A developer has finally revealed plans to convert Ashford's cherished former hospital building into new flats.

Fire crews were called to a rural lane after flames broke out in a barn.

A quick-thinking teenager who helped pull his father from a canal following a heart attack has been recognised for his courage.

A young woman paralysed in a freak accident when a 70kg concrete block fell from a building has told of her delight at giving birth.