Ahead of Drowning Prevention Week, a swimming instructor says it’s 'scary how many kids have never been in pool’...

A couple have been forced to set up home in the back of their 13-year-old car... showering at a service station and cooking on a small stove.

A Maidstone youth football coach has entered the Big Brother house as contestant in this year's reality TV series.

The stories making the headlines in this week's Kent Messenger

A wilderness of weeds hiding the grave of road accident victim Hannah Coan has been cleaned up by her family.

A town shop is giving people the opportunity to send sweets to British servicemen overseas.

Memories of performing with Hollywood actress Gemma Arterton were rekindled as Gravesend The Voice contestant Adam Barron returned to school.

Swale council and the Spirit of Sittingbourne group have joined forces in a new move to boost the high street.

David Spurling loves a laugh and his favourite rib ticklers are the corny gags that most people sigh at.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Kent today with strong winds across the county.

A lawyer has organised a family fun day to raise money for three inspirational children.

Islanders showed their respect to a murdered soldier with a walk and minute’s silence.

Lee Mack came to Gravesend last night to help raise cash for seriously ill Gravesend girl Stacey Mowle.

A species of orchid found only in a handful of sites in the UK has been dug up and taken from a Kent nature reserve.

Former Post Office building could deliver a new business hub for local firms starting up

West End stars Claire Moore and Peter Polycarpou visited budding actors at Valley Park School in Maidstone

MP Charlie Elphicke calls for more severe action to be taken against human traffickers after eight illegal immigrants were rescued from the Channel.

A 26ft mobile home that was to be used as an annexe must be removed from a garden in Deal.

A Facebook group exploring the town's past has received a massive global response.

The parents of a roofer missing for more than three years have been given renewed hope after two separate sightings on the other side of the world.