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A people smuggler who was caught trying to sneak an Iraqi illegal migrant through the Channel Tunnel in his boot has been locked up.
A housing shortage, sub-zero temperatures and vulnerable people homeless on Shepway's streets. What are the issues and how are they being tackled?
A man unable to work for five months after being assaulted has criticised police for dropping the case against those responsible.
A Kent politician has defended his actions after the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority threw out his invoice.
Temporary traffic lights have been installed at a busy crossing which is shielded with scaffolding after a pedestrian was reportedly knocked down.
The opening of the world's first indoor skate and urban sports park has been put back because of delays during the building work.
The first freight train to complete the 12,000km journey from China to the UK arrives in Kent today.
More than 100 people, including a school head teacher, have objected to plans to demolish a dance hall and replace it with retirement flats.
A town council is set to take control of a high-street market in a bid to improve it for traders and shoppers.
A car and bus have collided in a crash on a busy town centre route.
A popular night spot in a seaside town is appealing to extend its opening hours after branding the town’s night-life “inadequate”.
Folkestone boss Neil Cugley has backed Ian Draycott and Joe Taylor to fire their side up the Ryman League, Premier Division.
An investigation into a series of pub burglaries has been launched as detectives say the incidents could be linked.
Gale force winds sent a large tree crashing down onto a row of houses.
A Heritage Lottery Fund bid will be made in an attempt to safeguard a popular and historic lift which was under threat of closure earlier this week.
A secondary school is shutting its doors early in a bid to give pupils time to travel home safely before temperatures drop and more ice sets.
A TV presenter has backed a campaign to stop the building of what has been called the world’s largest lorry park.
One person has been injured and drivers have been warned to expect delays after two crashes happened in the same area on a busy motorway.
A large park in the centre of a seaside town could be about to get upgraded as plans are released to refurbish and extend a playground.
Train services are set to be delayed or altered this morning after a vehicle hit a low bridge.
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