A Kent politician has condemned new European Union rules that will see vacuum cleaners banned from having powerful motors.

Workers from the Probation Service in Kent are set to begin a 24-hour walkout today over plans to allow private firms to supervise some offenders.

Look who’s talking - Marcus Bentley, the voice of Big Brother for generations of television fans is joining in panto in Margate.

There are reports a petrol station was targeted by crooks last night

Probation staff in Chatham have today walked out in a row over privatisation.

Eurotunnel passengers have been suffering long delays today after power supply problems in the Channel Tunnel.

Children and a pregnant woman are among 16 spectators injured in a suspected pepper spray attack at a popular fireworks display.

Cross-Channel swimmers turned heads as they tackled choppy waves in Kent during stormy conditions - but were they brave or reckless?

Friends of an 18-year-old student who died after being hit by a lorry on the A2 have today paid tribute to the talented footballer.

The Environment Agency has put parts of Kent on flood alert again today as high winds combine with large waves.

A prison, a hotel or a temporary accommodation for workers? This huge barge has got people guessing ever since it arrived in Rochester.

Start your week with the Monday edition of the Medway Messenger out now.

A shocked family have been told to dig up flowers planted to honour loved ones at graves... or the council would remove them.

When Lydia Woods celebrated her 100th birthday she couldn't claim bragging rights for being the oldest there - that honour went to her brother, 101.

Emergency services used the police helicopter to trace the driver of a car found on its roof in West Farleigh

PR consultant and keen kickboxer Naushabah Khan has been selected as Labour’s choice to fight the Rochester and Strood seat at the next election.

It was all bright on the night when thousands of people headed to Gravesend to enjoy two days of firework displays.

People across Thanet will gather at Remembrance parades and services on Sunday to honour those who have been killed in conflict.

A town is mourning the death of a popular and long-serving pub landlord, who died on a family trip to Germany yesterday evening.

A much-loved family farm that has been running for 25 years is shutting up shop today.