Food and plants imported into Kent from today could find themselves diverted 22 miles up the M20 for checks - but confusion remains.

A six-figure sum has been awarded to the country’s biggest Napoleonic fortification to help conserve and regenerate it.

Some 7,167 asylum-seekers have crossed the English Channel into Dover so far this new, a new record.

A speed restriction has been put in place on rail services after ground movement was detected under a main train line.

Battle lines have been drawn after campaigners accused developers of trying to turn a historic street into “another HMO alley”.

In the first of a three-part series on our coastal towns, we look at how they hit the big time - and their temporary demise.

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

A criminal who repeatedly tried to approach his victim while awaiting court hearings after stealing from his home is now in prison.

A town’s only dedicated music venue has launched a campaign to buy the building amid fears it could land in the hands of developers.

Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.

New space is being created to process biometric border checks for EU-bound passengers with bosses promising only slightly increased waiting times.

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

Plans have been unveiled to create flats in a town’s former bank building which shut earlier this year.

A man has been charged following a fire at a block of flats which saw one resident taken to hospital.

A developer’s bid to axe all affordable housing from a new estate has been branded "disgraceful" by angry neighbours.

A total four people were arrested in an investigation into the deaths of five asylum seekers including a child.

A woman is running a free eight-week course in a bid to end the taboo around menopause and women’s health.

The cause of a fire at a flat, which left one man needing medical attention, is being investigated.

Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.

At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.