Shortlisted companies can now bid for the contracts to build the roads, bridges, parks and woodlands of the Lower Thames Crossing project.

A council has backed proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland, explaining it "desperately needs jobs".

A local DWP office in Kent has been earmarked for permanent closure with staff facing relocation to other offices or retraining for new roles.

A woman will go on trial accused of killing a man by driving dangerously after he died while crossing the road.

One man has been charged with 46 offences after a spate of break-ins in one town in the space of just a few weeks.

New council-owned homes have balconies with a difference, meaning tenants can enjoy more of the outside on colder days.

Developers are asking for public feedback on a plan to build 72 apartments on the site of a former police station.

A town is aiming to tackle the issue of dangerous street racing and is seeking views on new powers to dish out hefty fines to culprits.

A woman accused of illegally dumping around a hundred boxes and household waste outside a tower block has been fined hundreds of pounds.

An MP says he has run out of patience and is withdrawing his support for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as 'Kent's answer to Disneyland'.

Covid cases have risen by nearly 80% in Kent in the past week - but many feel it is time to 'get on with life and stop living in fear'.

Councils have been awarded £11m to tackle air quality - but one Kent town which has the worst pollution in the country hasn't received any cash.

A disabled pensioner managed to crawl to a chair and call 999 after being held down in a burglary plot by three men.

Fraudsters stole £60,000 in a conspiracy which saw them prey on 47 elderly victims.

Speed restrictions will be in place for up to 18 months as resurfacing works begin on roads around Dartford and Gravesham.

The firm behind the £2.5bn London Resort has shaken up its board with a long term backer leaving and a former British ambassador joining its ranks.

People can once again have their say on the Lower Thames Crossing after changes have been made to the plans.

A group of young volunteers travelled hundreds of miles to deliver medical and sanitary supplies in a horse box to refugees fleeing war in Ukraine.

Homes and businesses were left without power for several hours following reports of a damaged electrical cable.

Fishing has been suspended at a popular lake as efforts are made to save freshwater fish poisoned by salt water during flooding.