A student suffered burns when a plastic cup full of boiling water exploded in his face - prompting his family to call for the town's A&E to stay open.

Two victims of a crash that killed three people were a mother and her daughter, an inquest has revealed.

Houses shook and windows rattled as thousands of people across Kent were woken by an earthquake.

Social media sites have been abuzz with thousands of posts from people throughout Kent who experienced the earthquake overnight.

The husband of a woman killed in a boat crash has described the ordeal of giving evidence at the trial of the men accused of causing her death.

A sculpture of a heart that "beats" when visitors turn a handle is designed to make people proud of their home town.

A damning report has criticised a council's streetlights switch-off consultation as flawed and lacking in transparency.

From drains to handcuffs, a bike to a clothes airer, here are the 10 strangest places Kent residents, and animals, have got themselves stuck.

The county's gardeners have done themselves proud at RHS Chelsea

A hoax caller slipped up more than 100 times this morning when he phoned staff at the organisation he was claiming to be from.

A One Direction tribute band have been forced to pull out of a gig after selling only 44 tickets.

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a triple fatal crash in Kent have paid a moving tribute to a "wonderful" dad with an infectious smile.

Two men accused of killing a 50-year-old mother from Kent in a boat crash are due to stand trial in Brazil today.

A main road closed for three hours following a serious crash involving a van and a motorcycle has been re-opened.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a crash in which three people died - but it's now been confirmed a baby was among the survivors.

Veterans and partygoers celebrated the 70th anniversary of VE Day in Tenterden.

The results are in and although Ashford remains blue there are a few splashes of colour some of you may not have been expecting.

Celebs, scandals, protests and gaffes - the 2015 election campaign in Kent was nothing if not eventful. We bring you the most memorable moments...

Wealthy city brokers were the first to reach for their cheque books to buy underwear made from real flowers for wives and girlfriends.

Seriously ill and injured patients could be forced to travel up to 30 miles if cost-cutting proposals to close two A&E departments get the go-ahead.