Crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been summoned before watchdogs to explain why she took part in a controversial TV documentary.

The Kent Special Constabulary has been awarded the Queen's award for Voluntary Service in recognition of its service to residents in Kent.

An aircraft has been circling police headquarters in Maidstone with a banner demanding the resignation of police commissioner Ann Barnes.

The reputation of Kent Police is being damaged by a documentary on the county's commissioner to be shown on TV, according to officers.

UKIP are preparing to contest several seats in Kent at the general election after storming to first place in the European polls on a historic night.

People across Kent are going to the polls today to decide who should represent the region in the European Parliament.

Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been filmed struggling to explain what her job is - and even how to spell it - in a documentary.

A column criticising Kent's lack of identity has likened a visit to a town to "an eternity having red-hot knitting needles" jammed under your nails.

We put police commissioner Ann Barnes on the spot amid claims of diva-style behaviour and wasting funds on an office move. Here's what she said...

A council is taking a second look at potential crime hotspots as it plans to switch off street lights across the county.

Changes to the Kent Freedom Pass that will leave parents paying double for children's travel have been backed by councillors despite protests.

Operation Stack could be a thing of the past amid plans to improve access to the Channel Tunnel and double the holding capacity for lorries.

Children as young as 10 have been caught with guns, ammunition and knives in Kent schools, new police figures reveal.

Kent rail passengers face severe problems this weekend as the Easter getaway clashes with major engineering work.

Nearly 20,000 pupils across Kent and Medway will hear where they are likely to start primary school this September.

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.

Fireman Sam, a three-legged runner and a 64-year-old doing her first marathon... meet some of the Kent entrants in this year's London race.

An armed robber who terrified staff at two robberies in one night told them: "It's nearly Christmas - I need to feed my kids."

Kent's pollution blackspots have been revealed... amid claims thousands of pupils' health is at risk from dangerous emissions.

The proportion of people regularly cycling to work in Kent has plummeted by a fifth - sparking calls for more bike-friendly roads across the county.