The owner of one of the country’s largest Christmas stores says he’s been left “disheartened” after its “prized” mascot was allegedly stolen.

One local authority is way ahead of all the other Kent districts when it comes to providing affordable homes.

The adoptive mother of a double amputee has spoken of the heartwrenching moment he let out a “blood-curdling scream” after fracturing his new hip.

Pupils and staff at a primary academy are celebrating after retaining their “Good” status following an inspection by the education watchdog.

Two teenagers have been charged with criminal damage and assault after Christmas displays were trashed over the weekend.

A garden with a special memorial board has opened, dedicated to those affected by the loss of a baby.

The public is set to be asked about a stretch of scenic seafront which has been a controversial parking area.

Workers at a household waste centre have recycled decorations to cheer up their visitors.

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

Female councillors have spoken of their own experiences in a debate on violence against women and girls.

Thousands of toys have been collected for children in need this Christmas as part of kmfm’s Give A Gift campaign.

A beloved grandad who was left in a coma and will have to learn how to walk and talk again after heart surgery will fight to the end, says his family.

A grandmother with terminal cancer and just months left to live is pursuing her life-long dreams of skydiving and swimming with dolphins.

KentOnline spent the day at an ‘eviction’ court, where tenants unable to afford their rent can be asked to leave within minutes.

The scenes in an overrun A&E department have been likened to a warzone as patients are forced to wait in corridors for days to be admitted.

A fast-food chain is “harking back to its heritage” and welcoming customers back after a revamp at one of its most popular restaurants in the county.

A music venue set to shut this month has announced it will host one last event as a surprise goodbye before officially closing its doors for good.

A Grade II listed watermill which has been converted into a home and now an office has been put on the market.

Plans to replace a “scruffy” building with new homes and shops have been praised by residents - but some have concerns over the lack of parking.

A well-known white horse figure on a hill has been transformed into Rudolph with a very shiny red nose.