The flesh and bones heir may not have surfaced yet, but a larger-than-life depiction of the nation's future monarch is already on display.

An orphan who grew up in a Kent care home has told the incredible story of how he was 'adopted' by screen superstar Gracie Fields

Golden envelopes were given out to the first 100 customers at the re-opening of Aldi in Gravesend.

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook has been helping pupils improve their swimming skills.

Balloons have been released in memory of Nathan Lane, feared drowned in the River Thames, this afternoon.

Relatives of a woman who died after doctors misdiagnosed her ectopic pregnancy have been awarded a six-figure compensation sum.

British Gas has threatened to obtain a warrant to enter a pensioner's flat over a hefty unpaid bill - despite his property never being connected.

More than 100 swimmers - including babies and pensioners - are risking their lives by cooling off in a dangerous quarry, police are warning.

The Port of London Authority hosted a careers open day at Gravesend’s navigation and marine services base for youngsters looking for a career

Callum Knell, from Maidstone, could be evicted on tonight's live show

Police shift pattern change means more officers will be out patrolling Maidstone town centre at weekends

Owners on a busy street where a concrete block fell on a woman may now be sent safety letters, it's been revealed.

A look at the stories and issues making the three editions of the Kent Messenger this week

The soaring summer temperatures are starting to kill off crops on Medway farms.

Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman is in Northfleet today at the Silver Song Club.

The Thames Barge Match - now is its 150th year - was in memory of Captain Mark Boyle, the organising secretary of the race.

Council bosses reconsider funding for Canterbury City FC's new stadium.

Temperatures are soaring, barbecues are burning and ice cream sales are rising, but stores are already promoting their Christmas gift ideas.

In this week's Gravesend Messenger, read about the search to find a man missing in the River Thames since Sunday after trying to save a young girl.

Officers are today working to identify a body pulled from the Thames at Gravesend - close to where a rescue hero was swept away.