Roads around Kent are "extremely busy" as families set off on their half term break amid a raft of travel restrictions.

We've a bumper list of the best things to do in Kent to celebrate the Queen's Plaitnum Jubilee.

He provided inspiration for one of Hollywood's best-loved characters but few would know the 'real' Jack Sparrow - a fisherman-turned-pirate from Kent.

War of words in planning meeting ends with council's new deputy leader being ordered to 'say sorry' to two rivals.

Delicious cookies, burgers and sushi are among the incredible food available at a new seaside complex - which is already proving hugely popular.

A bid to convert a ramshackle former hotel and its surrounding land into 19 homes has been unveiled.

Whether it's arts and crafts activities, nature trails or wildlife walks, we've got lots of ideas to keep your kids busy this half term.

A council has spent nearly £20k making sure heart defibrillators are accessible to the public.

Volunteers are desperately needed to help put together a Pride event after Covid left organisers in the lurch.

Countryside campaigners say they are dismayed at the loss of more farmland to housing, as a controversial 320-home scheme is approved.

A 15th century village pub has finally reopened its doors after being transformed into a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar.

A mammoth diversion is to be in place for this weekend's full M2 closure... with drivers being sent through Operation Brock on the M20.

A mum whose firefighter husband collapsed and died without warning at work has channelled her grief into fundraising.

A family is hoping to raise £20,000 so a little girl with severe brain damage can receive stem cell therapy in Central America.

A man fined £150 for dropping a cigarette butt claims the penalty is too high and the punishment “unethical” as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold.

The devastated mum of a 26-year-old who died after an epileptic fit has paid a heartfelt tribute to her son.

A 12-mile stretch of the M2 will be shut all weekend from Friday evening - at the same time Operation Brock remains enforced on the M20.

Summer is just around the corner, and these amazing homes are ready for the hot weather with their own private pools.

Members of a car club launched red balloons in the memory of teenager and Liverpool fan Cavan Scott who died when his pushbike was hit by a car.

One of Kent's oldest firms says it will take legal action if a council enforces a beach ban on barbecues and glass bottles on land the company owns.