The family of a former paper mill maintenance man believe his exposure to asbestos led to him developing the disease

Heartbroken family and friends of a motorcyclist killed in a motorway crash have paid tribute to a "diamond geezer" who would help anyone.

People were warned to prepare for possible flooding along the coast due to high tide.

Train services were temporarily postponed after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.

The world's oldest regatta has been handed a lifeline - after organisers of a popular festival stepped in.

Health bosses have revealed when a town's long-awaited minor injuries unit will open its doors.

Football star Gary Lineker ditched the crisps and tucked into a meal at a gastropub just hours before it was named best in the country.

Council tower blocks in two Kent towns could have sprinkler systems installed if the fire service recommends it following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

A coach load of supporters is going to the House of Commons today to hear a Kent MP speak out for a hospital under threat of downgrading.

Time is running out to nominate a youngster who has battled adversity for a prestigious annual awards ceremony.

Homeowners in Whitstable will keep selling up and moving to Herne Bay even if prices in the town continue to rise, property experts say.

A spade-wielding drunk who went on a vandalism spree in a busy town centre told police: “You want a monster, you’re gonna get one."

A salon owner has spoken of her disappointment after thieves stole equipment worth £2,000 and a charity box from her High Street business.

A stretch of tarmac has been destroyed after a crane mounted the pavement, ripping open a manhole cover.

A heartbroken mum has appealed for help after her 4ft iguana went missing.

The chief executive of a troubled Kent health trust has been told to resign by campaigners fighting the potential downgrading of a hospital.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a spate of thefts from ambulances across Kent.

Health chiefs overseeing radical changes to hospital services in the east Kent will tonight be quizzed over the controversial plans.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a biker in his 20s was killed in a crash that shut a motorway for more than five hours.

About 70 postal workers have gone on strike at a Kent sorting office in a dispute over staffing.