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Kent beaten once again

Kent beaten once again

Basement boys Kent took the match into the final session but fell to a six-wicket defeat at Hampshire in Vitality County Championship Division 1.

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‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

A parliamentary hopeful has pledged to do ‘all in his power’ to stop controversial developments if elected but what is an MP’s role in local housing?

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Kent coach on West Indian cricket

Kent coach on West Indian cricket

Caribbean-born Kent bowling coach Robbie Joseph reckons international cricket would be a worse place without the West Indies involved in it.

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Duo give Kent chance of draw

Duo give Kent chance of draw

Jack Leaning and Ben Compton gave Kent a chance of saving a Vitality County Championship Division 1 draw against Hampshire with a strong fightback.

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‘Indecent image’ of child shared to secondary school students on social media

‘Indecent image’ of child shared to secondary school students on social media

A school has sounded the alarm after an illegal picture was shared among pupils on social media.

Denly named in England under-19s squad with familiar names

Denly named in England under-19s squad with familiar names

Teenage Kent all-rounder Jaydn Denly is in England under-19s Youth Test squad for their two-match series against Sri Lanka - with some familiar names.

Runs for fun in record stand

Runs for fun in record stand

The Kent Visually Impaired Squad openers made history when they took on Yorkshire.

Kent double amputee makes history after conquering fourth summit

Kent double amputee makes history after conquering fourth summit

A former Gurkha soldier who lost his legs after being blown up has become the first double-above-knee amputee to climb North America’s highest peak.

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Kent face huge battle to avoid follow-on

Kent face huge battle to avoid follow-on

Kent are set to face a big first-innings deficit at Hampshire in the County Championship despite half-centuries for Feroze Khushi and Jack Leaning.

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Dad fights cancer for seventh time in 16 years

Dad fights cancer for seventh time in 16 years

A dad who has been treated for cancer seven times says tackling the disease should be a top priority for the new government.

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Kent fail to capitalise after a good start

Kent fail to capitalise after a good start

Kent failed to make the most of a good start with the ball on the opening day of their County Championship Division 1 match against Hampshire.

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Pervert stranger followed and menaced terrified student for more than hour

Pervert stranger followed and menaced terrified student for more than hour

A woman waiting for a train was subjected to a distressing and alarming ordeal when a man followed her, touched her and simulated a sex act.

‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

We spoke to Rosie Duffield about her seven years as Kent’s only Labour MP, her ongoing security concerns - and what she thinks of her critics.

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‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

Residents have vented their fury over a developer’s plan to build new homes in a village – arguing “someone will get killed”.

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CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

Police have released a CCTV image of a man as part of their investigation into a stabbing in a city centre.

Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

The Ivy has revealed dramatic rehashed plans in its bid to transform a former Burton into a luxury restaurant.

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Kent bring in new batsman

Kent bring in new batsman

Injury-hit Kent have signed a batsman on loan to help bolster their squad for the next few weeks.

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Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

Firefighters were called to a suspected arson attack at a derelict house well known among locals for displaying an Elvis poster for almost 50 years.

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‘It’s just not good enough’

‘It’s just not good enough’

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings wants his side to take responsibility for their lack of form after their T20 Blast losing streak continued.

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Major blow to high street as £30m redevelopment now in doubt

Major blow to high street as £30m redevelopment now in doubt

One of Kent’s busiest high streets has suffered a major blow as the company behind a £30 million redevelopment has been put into receivership.

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