A former Sittingbourne pupil has graduated from a top American university – and thanked the teachers who spurred her on.

Another packed edition of YOUR Sheerness Times Guardian, packed with news, views, sport and leisure from across the Island.

Another packed edition of YOUR Sittingbourne News Extra, packed with news, views, sport and leisure from across the area.

A dog in a hi-vis jacket, man negotiating a roundabout on a mobility scooter and a car covered in fur all feature on a web page of Canterbury photos.

Around nine police cars were called to a home when a middle-aged man was found dead.

No-one was at risk as a result of a lightning strike at Dover Coastguard headquarters at Langdon Cliffs at the weekend, people have been assured.

A singing grandmother who calls herself Rickki Rainbow has achieved a life-long ambition by releasing her first recording.

Kent is the orchid stronghold of the UK... and now is one of the best times to spot a monkey, lady, fly or even bee.

A will written by naval hero Lord Nelson is to go under the hammer at a Kent auction house in a once-in-a-lifetime a sale.

A Kent student is through to the battle round of The Voice after his singing stood out for judge Sir Tom Jones in last night's show.

A woman who didn't know she was pregnant has told of her sadness after giving birth to a baby who later died.

A bowls club hopes it will continue to grow after it was granted a 99-year lease of its grounds by the council.

They may be identical, but twins Kellis and Cassey are hoping to split the judges' votes in a national beauty contest.

Celebrity Ben Miller pledges to visit Faversham after becoming the face of Spitfire ale, which is brewed in the town.

Cllr Chris Garland, leader of Maidstone council, is the guest speaker at the next meeting of South Maidstone and Lenham Valley Business Associations

Appeal for help to stage this year's Maidstone River Festival has come up trumps

The owner of a property burgled in the middle of the day wants help to track down a man captured on CCTV.

With Hollywood special effects worthy of Star Wars and Doctor Who, Gravesham council has entered the world of TV.

An entrepreneur plans to turn the Kent farm where Darling Buds of May was filmed into holiday accommodation themed on the hit TV show.

Conquering her fear of beans, fundraiser Ellie Whittaker jumped into a bath of them to raise money for a sick little girl.