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‘It brings back awful memories’: The baby murder that shocked town

‘It brings back awful memories’: The baby murder that shocked town

Police have made a fresh appeal for information over the death of a newborn baby - exactly 30 years after the infant's body was found in a lake.

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Revealed: The tragic and inspiring life story of secret Kent millionaire

Revealed: The tragic and inspiring life story of secret Kent millionaire

The extraordinary story of how a girl who fled the Nazis became a millionaire and left a fortune to help thousands in Kent can now be revealed.

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Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

We look back at life in Kent 25 years ago, reflecting on some of the biggest stories from 2000.

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Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

With the Queen in Kent today unveiling a statue of Aphra Behn, we look at the extraordinary life and legacy of the pioneering author.

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The 350-acre forest that's hosted Paul Weller, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and one million Christmas lights

The 350-acre forest that's hosted Paul Weller, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and one million Christmas lights

What does Paul Weller, The Gruffalo, The Great Storm, 1,000,000 Christmas lights and some of the world’s most endangered trees have in common?

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‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

One of Kent’s most iconic buildings looks like it could tumble onto the cobblestones at any second - but how did it become so crooked?

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‘It came like a tidal wave over the house’

‘It came like a tidal wave over the house’

It arrived quickly with devastating consequences. We look back at the tidal surge which saw cliffs collapse, livestock drown and motorists marooned.

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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.

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