A literary festival due to have been held over the VE Day weekend, won't go ahead - but organisers have promised online treats for book fans.

A foundation is launching an emergency fund to help charities struggling through the coronavirus crisis.

Many farmers' markets in Kent are to continue amid the current outbreak, with visitors urged to pre-order to cut down on contact. Here's the latest:

Councils across Kent have been urged to give residents a "council tax holiday" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A bar has come up with a novel way of thanking NHS staff for their work to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

The government says it could be forced to put further restrictions on people's movements if they don't follow safety advice.

A gran, who is the second person in Kent to die after catching coronavirus, had so much to live for, her daughter said.

A holiday park giant has announced it is closing across the UK amid the Covid-19 outbreak, affecting two parks in Kent.

A woman in her 80s has become the second person in Kent to die due to COVID-19.

Under-pressure paramedics on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus discovered a fleet of ambulances damaged this morning.

A popular retailer has become the latest high street giant to announce the temporary closure of its stores amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A food bank is asking for cash donations as they experience a rise in demand and drop in food donations.

Sainsbury's has revealed NHS staff and social care workers will have dedicated shopping hours six days a week.

A company has apologised after images of large crowds gathering outside their takeaway prompted furious responses from public and officials.

The Rev Cindy Kent is to broadcast Mother's Day prayers from her church live on Facebook to overcome the ban on services.

While most of us are at home, now could be the perfect time to trace your family tree. We've picked some of the best sites to hep you do it:

People across the county are being reminded to socially distance and not visit their mums today.

Pictures of people gathered on a seafront drinking in the sunshine have been slammed by a council.

Asda has become the latest supermarket chain to change its hours and offer NHS staff help.

Retail giant John Lewis is to close its Kent stores - including Waitrose at Bluewater.