A teen inmate discovered dead in his cell after having a stormy relationship with his counsellor took his own life, an inquest jury has decided today.

Councillors from Ashford Borough Council have agreed to commemorate the end of the First and Second World Wars, rather than the beginning

A woman from Folkestone tells the Kentish Express about her ordeal when robbers burst into her home brandishing 10-inch knives.

A seven-year-old girl has been bitten by what her mother believes was a false widow spider - Britain's most venomous and on the increase.

Swale council has vowed to fight KCC's decision to evict voluntary and community groups from Phoenix House next February.

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 young unemployed chef living on cereal and less than £3.50 a day is staging a sit-in protest at a job centre about lack of support.

The Old Town in Folkestone has been awarded £1.3m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore old buildings for community use.

Two hotel workers from the Folkestone Channel Tunnel Premier Inn are awarded for their bravery after rescuing an unconscious woman in a fire.

An-ex Apprentice winner from Kent does not need to pay Lord Sugar £35,000 in legal costs after telling a tribunal she has just £200 in the bank.

A tank veteran met superstar Brad Pitt to help him with his role in a new film after a personal invite... but admitted he had no idea who he was.

Superstar Johnny Depp has reportedly checked into a small hotel as he prepares to start filming his new movie in the county.

A shoebox appeal yielded more than 1,000 parcels to help needy families in Belarus.

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

A Queenborough mum has appealed to fellow parents to abide by ‘no parking’ rules outside Halfway primary.

Dozens of runners gave up their Sunday morning to raise cash for the Sheerness Lifeboat.

Work is well underway for this weekend's festival in Mote Park, Maidstone

An online memorial to the men of Swanscombe who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War has been set up.

Maidstone's Town Team has been rewarded for its efforts so far with extra funding