The countdown to Christmas will officially begin when the festive lights are switched on in towns across the county.

The county town and neighbouring north Kent has been ranked among the worst places to live and work in the UK.

Police have been at the scene of a road accident involving a single vehicle.

Police have thanked the public for their assistance in tracing a 32-year-old woman who had not been seen since October 20.

Our reporter Ben Kennedy asked people if they knew why we celebrate firework night. The short answer? No.

OneSavings Bank, the owner of the Kent Reliance brand, reported an increase in its loan book in the first nine months of the year.

Chatham mum and Isis recruit Sally Jones has issued fresh warnings to America after being listed on a US terrorist register.

Emergency services called to Junction 3 of M2 after collision between a car and a lorry.

Hundreds of Kent schoolchildren will be featured in our popular First Class supplements this month.

A man with mental health issues who stabbed his housemate twice in a drunken attack, leaving him with a collapsed lung, has been jailed.

Kent mum turned jihadi widow Sally Jones is believed to be behind Twitter posts praising husband Junaid Hussain, who was killed in a US drone strike.

A Gillingham man appeared at crown court on charges of robbery and attempted robbery

F1 legend and Buckmore Park owner John Surtees has brought more motorsport pedigree to the Kent track after hiring a new joint-managing director.

Restrictions on ice cream vans could see them stopped from selling in certain streets and outside of schools.

A man is thought to have suffered serious leg injuries after leaping from the second-floor of his burning home after an arson attack.

A police chief has issued a stark warning as a specialist team is created to target organised crime.

Junaid Hussain, the husband of Kent mother and Islamic State recruit Sally Jones, is believed to have been killed by a US air strike in Syria.

A relative newcomer to the London Stock Exchange and one of the county's best-known brands has revealed another strong set of financial results.

An accounting firm has hired a new senior manager to advise wealthy investors, families and entrepreneurs.

Police are making inquiries after receiving a report of a sexual offence in Chatham.