Our old pictures show how much these towns have changed over the decades.

As the world's media descend on the coast, we investigate the facts behind people seeking asylum by boat.

Why were so many things in a part of Kent named after a man who traded slaves? We look at the history of Sir John Hawkins.

The Princess Royal has strong links to Kent and she's visited on 41 official trips and carried out 81 separate engagements.

Whether you know it as The White Horse of Kent, the Invicta, or the Saxon Steed, the horse used across the county is linked to a number of legends.

The county's only racecourse closed for good in 2012, but dozens of archive photos capture its rich and colourful history.

The latest government figures revel Kent is a key destination for mysterious sightings, so we decided to look back at our strangest reports.

The disused treacle mines of Kent are just the gateway to a labryinth of deception running deep beneath the county's bedrock.

As an inquiry into the Beirut blast gets underway similar tragedies will come under the spotlight - the first of which was 104 years ago in Kent.

From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.

We take another look in our archive to see how much Rochester has changed over the decades.

As a he walked into a supermarket waving a gun, only Tomas Uptas knew of the tragic discovery police would make hours later.

They are treacherous sandbanks in the middle of the English Channel but when the tide is right, the Goodwin Sands are ripe for fun and games...

The county's rich supply of coal meant it was once a Mecca for miners. We look at the history of an industry that has left its mark on Kent.

Photos from our archive show fun-loving activities on the water at Maidstone River Festival over the years.

We celebrate the county's carnival events which have been loved and lost and those still going strong.

We take a look behind the scenes of how a TV company put Kent on the map and became a regular home to Kylie Minogue and Take That.

Signatures of the biggest stars can sell for thousands of pounds - but one expert warns today's autograph market is a 'minefield'.

Kent has lots to celebrate today, including its Blue Flag beaches, so we've taken a look back at how the county's seaside towns have changed.

From defending alleged Broadwater Farm looters to jailing from her kitchen this judge has seen a lot - we spoke to her about the most infamous cases.