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A health trust is to rebrand itself but councillors have hit out at the move amid struggles to reach targets for reducing waiting times.
A council has insisted efforts to curb off-road bikers have proven successful despite a rec ground plagued by problems seeing zero fines or seizures.
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Plans to sell alcohol at a Costcutter-backed venture have been given the go-ahead at premises formerly occupied by miniature railway enthusiasts.
A national monument overrun with plants after years of neglect is set to be preserved following a hard-fought campaign.
Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.
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A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.
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A local history society is organising a series of blue plaques to celebrate the heritage of its village and the buildings.
In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.
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A cash-strapped council is considering selling off 30 properties including a grade-I listed manor house and a shopping centre to balance the books.
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Fresh attempts to build hundreds of homes in a rural part of Kent have angered some - but others say it could trigger ‘desperately needed’ investment.
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Ten years on from a decision to restrict the opening hours of fast food outlets near schools, childhood obesity rates have climbed instead of falling.
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New road restrictions could be added to an increasingly busy trading estate to tackle congestion and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced.
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A council says a £1.5million underspend on a new leisure centre will be reinvested into “critical” improvements in two others.
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This week’s podcast discusses Rosie Duffield’s resignation, why she doesn’t need to call a by-election and how it impacts Labour’s first 100 days.
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A Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of using illegal workers has had its licence suspended for three months.
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Councillors have agreed to give a developer more time to fill in a quarry so 181 homes can be built despite the work having dragged on for years.
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A prominent politician is calling for the scrapping of local councils in Kent and the introduction of a new tax.
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A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.
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An influx of people because of new developments and a successful NHS recruitment drive is predicted to cause a shortage of school places.
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Money left over from the building of a leisure centre could be reinvested to improve two others.
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