From a £75 million shopping complex to a new hospital department, it's been a year of regeneration in Kent.

As 2018 comes to an end, we look back at some of the big stories of the year.

As the year draws to a close, KentOnline looks back at your most-read stories this year.

This year has seen a global crackdown on the use and production of plastics, but what does it mean for our food?

The founder of Global Generation Church and the former fundraising chair of the Marlowe Theatre are among named in the New Year's Honours list.

It was the year dominated by one key issue: Brexit. Our political reporter looks at the political world in 2018.

Medals at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games were among some of the best moments for Kent's athletes this year.

From everyone at KentOnline we hope you have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Kent has certainly seen plenty of big names tread the boards over the years. We take a look at some of the most memorable.

Find out when your bin will be collected and when shopping centres will be opening again this Christmas.

Passengers have been warned to expect delays until 10am following last night's serious fire near Ashford International station.

Fears over the destabilising impact of leaving the EU have prompted ambulance bosses to create a new role.

Business leaders say Kent's transport network must be improved to accommodate traffic from the planned Thames Crossing.

Advice given to help people lose weight needs to be less “middle class” if it is to be effective, according to the county’s director of public health

Highways gritters in Kent have told residents to expect 'wet snow' this afternoon.

Fraudsters are using increasingly elaborate scams to trick victims across Kent.

The best and worst primary schools across the county have been revealed based on reading, writing and mathematics scores.

The number of police carrying tasers has risen by nearly 100 in six months.

The Prime Minister has seen off a vote of confidence in her leadership after criticism about her handling of Brexit.

Up to 40 people have already made use of a new service giving victims of crime the chance to chat with a call handler online.