A major rescue operation is underway in the Channel after more than 30 people drowned, with five women and a child among the dead.

Protesters holding banners marched through a town to demand the return of blood clinics at their hospital.

Police concerned for the welfare of a 75-year-old man say he has been safely located.

A Kent author is in the running for a prestigious literary prize for her children's book touching on the Channel crossing crisis.

A parent who set up a GoFundMe appeal to help his daughter's nursery replace much loved play equipment has been amazed by the response.

Nigel Farage has not ruled out a return to the political frontline over the issue of spiralling channel crossings.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a bottle of water was thrown through a council office window, forcing the closure of the building.

More than 100 trees have been erected on shop fronts as part of the final preparations before a town's Christmas lights switch-on.

Police were called this morning after a woman's body was found on a beach.

A council is running a survey to find out what people love, hate and feel could be improved within the community.

A former Royal Navy sailor has published his first work of fiction, which will be part of a trilogy.

A dispersal scheme that sees asylum seeker children transferred into the care of councils across the country is slowing, a councillor has warned.

People have flocked back to our towns to mark the festive run-up - to celebrate here's some famous blasts from the past.

Disgraced former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke has said he can't afford to pay court costs as he is unemployed and making a claim for Universal Credit.

A former Tory MP who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women is facing court after allegedly failing to pay a £35,000 fine.

A protest will be held over the 'mounting annoyance' following the closure of blood clinics at a hospital.

EXCLUSIVE: More than 150 people were left waiting 12 hours in A&E last month – as a Kent hospital trust comes under increasing pressure.

A couple who revived a village shop are marking their five-year anniversary with an expansion.

St Margaret's Players is marking its return to theatre with a festive rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

A refugee action group has slammed the home secretary's comments that people are exploiting Britain’s “dysfunctional” asylum system.