A bid to build a power plant with a 213ft chimney is being opposed amid fears it could impact on proposals for Paramount Park nearby.

The first of this year’s X Factor semi-finalists have been revealed - including Gravesend teenager Tamera Foster.

Different generations joined together to take part in this year’s Tickled Pink charity walk along Gravesend’s promenade.

A football-mad 10-year-old has become the first girl to join a long-running boys' football team.

Twilight Walk for EllenorLions Hopsice attracts hundreds of people dressed in pink tutus, pyjamas, bunny ears and feather boas.

Firefighters were called in the early hours to reports of a fire at a skateboard ramp.

The boss in charge of the Paramount Park project told Ebbsfleet Academy pupils: “We’re looking forward to working with you.”

Shop puts up large banner saying “RIP OFF School Uniform Campaign” and plans to display the name of a different school every two weeks.

That’s Life TV host and ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen visited a sheltered housing complex in Gravesend for a cream tea.

A man has spoken of the moment a terrifying-looking spider "sank its fangs" into him, leaving his finger red and numb for hours.

Michael Savell, 64, and his wife Maureen, 61, ran the Balloon Workshop in Gravesend but a lack of trade has finally forced them to close.

A teenager has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after being knocked down by a car this morning.

An international trade company first established during Queen Elizabeth I's reign is to open its first store outside London in the county.

It has been organised by Roger Greenstreet’s son Paul who is hoping to reunite as many ex-Cobham FC, Clifton FC and Kings Farm FC players.

A shop manager has been threatened at gunpoint by an armed raider who burst into his store posing as a security guard.

Police are to increase patrols as they wage a new war on underage drinking.

Youngsters were hoping for good news from judges when they tried out for a role in the legendary musical Grease.

A public health specialist who criticised Kent County Council's pension investments in tobacco companies is now facing disciplinary action.

A mini cab driver has avoided an immediate prison sentence after touching a 17-year-old girl passenger's leg several times on a late-night journey.

Kent's apple season officially starts today and - despite being late - the fruit is brighter and sweeter than ever.