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Isolated estuaries and islands, a wealth of skilled boat-builders and fishermen and the short Channel crossing made Kent a hotbed for illicit trade.
Mums worried about road safety outside a school have renewed a 20-year fight to improve measures as drivers 'hurtle' past the gates at peak hours.
A pub landlord has spoken how he was awoken by cries for help after a boat caught fire on the river.
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire which has destroyed a boat moored on the River Medway.
It's a dream come true for self-confessed real ale geek who is just about to open his own micropub at town's wonky shop and we take a peek inside.
There has been an outpouring of affection for a former mayor and long-standing councillor, who has died aged 88.
A group of rugby players are to cycle more than 2,000 miles to raise funds as part of a Six Nations challenge.
A major venue has applied for permission to construct a new building to house a restaurant or cafe.
A worried mum says she could be thousands of pounds out of pocket after a taxi firm ended its contract to transport special needs children.
Six months after closing, a town centre car park is back up and running.
Polish baker Ela Pogorzelska's small back street shop has been turned into a depot for dropping off essential items for Ukrainian refugees.
An Italian restaurant which has been in the heart of a town for nearly a quarter of a century has reopened after a major revamp.
A former model, journalist, agony aunt, pilot and DJ who mixed with top celebrities of her day has died and her funeral is being held today.
A man who was found with a serious head injury near the bottom of steps leading to a house has died and police are treating his death as unexplained.
Thousands of customers have rallied behind a bar boss after a resident's complaint led to a noise abatement order.
A popular sports centre was forced to close after vandals caused damage during a break-in just after midnight.
Distraught travellers say their mobile homes have been take away after they were evicted by enforcement officers.
Former sports minister Tracey Couch says the Champions League final should not be held in Russia after the invasion on Ukraine.
She's never drank or smoked, loves chocolate and keeping active and these could be the reasons for a Kent great-gran celebrating her 108th birthday.
A teenager is due to appear in court having been arrested for reportedly invading the pitch at a League One football match.