Labour have taken the coastal constituency of Dover and Deal with a majority of over 7,000 votes.

A man failed to settle his bill after knocking back nine pints and three double vodkas – just days after being spared jail for an “identical” offence.

The owner of a fishmongers and street food bar says people will not be “loitering outside” after gaining permission to sell alcohol until 11pm.

A chef who struggled to control himself around food lost a staggering 15 stone in just over a year after fasting and taking up walking.

Operation Brock is to return to the M20 next week alongside new permits in a bid to stop lorry drivers “rat running”.

Residents are calling on developers to "tastefully" convert a former care home into flats after new plans were put forward.

A missing woman has now been found, police have confirmed.

A popular veterinary surgery has permanently closed after almost 100 years due to “extensive” issues with the building.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man found in the sea four days after going missing.

Plans to set up a contraflow system for a new bus service are going ahead despite fears it could lead to serious road accidents.

A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.

A man has been charged with assault on an emergency worker after a police officer was attacked.

A much-loved fishmongers’ has bid an emotional farewell after decades of trading at its current home.

A garage running for 73 years could be knocked down to make way for homes.

A Conservative candidate says it is ‘fanciful’ to suggest he is antisemitic following a backlash to an image he posted on his social media.

A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.

New council leaders have delivered just 14.5% of their promised social housing target after taking power last year.

A man has been charged over a ‘dine-and-dash’ incident which left a restaurant £95 out of pocket.

An inquest has concluded a much-loved dad-of-two died in a tragic accident - but his family say they believe his death could have been avoided.

We take an exclusive look inside a spectacular but spooky mansion in an abandoned village - and speak to the owners about why they’re selling up.