An asthma sufferer told to leave a pharmacy for not wearing a face mask says the incident has given him sleepless nights.

The rate of new coronavirus cases in Kent is three times lower than across England, figures show.

A pub will be closed for at least two weeks after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Hospitals in Kent have reported more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths to NHS England since the pandemic began - here are the latest figures.

A family have been left devastated by the death of a beloved gran who contracted coronavirus while in hospital.

The NHS is preparing for a difficult winter with the additional pressures of a potential second coronavirus wave.

Striking plans to build a new solar farm have sparked claims a Kent town has become one of the greenest in the country.

Residents fears that a gas released by rotting seaweed is causing damage to homes and poses a health risk are being probed by a council.

People were warned to stay out of the sea amid fears of an oil spill - but it turned out to be "natural algae".

A drive-thru flu jab centre is set to open in Kent as GPs prepare to vaccinate thousands more people amid fears of a second Covid-19 wave.

A new Kent medical school described as one of the finest in Britain will be welcoming its first-ever students in a matter of weeks.

A failed health firm which ran £4 million contracts for GP services will not receive a payout as a deal is struck to end its involvement.

A councillor said he was pleased that GP services would continue to be provided in his ward.

A scandal-hit hospital trust has admitted liability over the death of a baby whose mum was refused admission while on the verge of giving birth.

A hospital has outlined plans to let some patients have visitors on certain wards.

A 22-year-old who helped comfort patients as they died is among frontline workers who have gone above and beyond to help others during the pandemic.

Nurses are expected to join in a mass protest this weekend, as pressure mounts against the government to give medical staff a pay rise.

A father hopes his potentially life-saving cancer treatment won't be affected by Covid-19 travel restrictions after reaching his £100,000 target.

From cinemas to massage parlours - face coverings are becoming mandatory almost everywhere from tomorrow.

Residents are pleading with Network Rail and Southeastern to lower the volume of new train horns which are blown every half-hour from 6am to midnight.