Plan to ban cars in town centres

A radical proposal to ban cars from Kent town centres in light of the climate change emergency appears to be gathering support.

Crime falls for the first time in four years

Kent has seen a drop of 6,160 in recorded crimes, making the county one of only four areas in England and Wales to have achieved the feat.

Fridge fault sets kitchen alight

Firefighters battled flames in a kitchen this morning.

'High-speed network needs more trains'

An MP says action is needed to stop the county's high-speed service becoming a victim of its own success.

Engineers hatch plan to fix landslip

Some 40,000 tonnes of stone - the weight of almost 100 Jumbo Jets - will be drafted in to help rebuild train tracks which have been out of use.

Blake's white-ball contract

Kent's Alex Blake has become the county's first white-ball contract player.

A year in charge for Stones duo

Hakan Hayrettin says Maidstone are making progress as he and John Still celebrate a year in charge.

Nurturing nature: the National Trust at 125

As Europe's largest conservation charity turns 125, we take a look at its work to conserve nature and our enviornment, and how it will celebrate.

Jump to it: here's what's happening this half term

From animal encounters, to comic capers and outdoor trails, there's dozens of events to enjoy this half term. Here's our guide to what's on in Kent.

Seaside home has royal connections

Council eyes park for new homes

Jobseeker support centre closes

Number of benefit claimants rises yet again

‘People are stealing from dying children’

Inspiring teen joins fight on knife crime

NEW! Kent Wedding Day

Your No1 guide to getting married in Kent. From dresses to discos and venues to veils, we've got everything you could possibly need for your big day

Education, Training & Childcare

Education, Training & Childcare is a special supplement published by KM Media Group four times a year. Click here for latest e-edition.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.