Members of a gang who hid cocaine in a shipment of bananas that arrived via a Kent docks have been jailed for a combined total of 74 years.

A pervert who tried to meet up with a young girl for sex and sent photos of his private parts over social media was caught in a police sting.

A Kent crossing had to be closed and police called after a car crashed into the central reservation.

As part of our Have A Go Joe series, our reporter becomes a scorpion wrangler for a night after the role was advertised for the first time.

Putting up parking prices by at least 10p is among proposals that could hit a borough’s residents in the pocket - and it still leaves a £1.5m gap.

Tributes have been paid to a former editor who trained hundreds of journalists, including some who went on to national success.

Our reporter braved Storm Conall to venture to a chippy that last month was crowned the best fish and chip shop in Kent.

A car ended up on its roof after a crash on a busy route in the middle of a town.

A car reportedly abandoned in a communal parking area for years has been stripped of its metal and fed up residents say it’s time it went.

A kiosk boss is pulling the shutters down on her family’s beach venture as she prepares to travel around in a campervan after finally retiring.

With funeral costs soaring more people are being laid-to-rest in public health funerals, while others turn to direct cremations to relieve the burden.

A former police officer who investigated necrophiliac David Fuller is calling on new MPs to support his efforts to change the law on abuse of corpses.

Fast food workers have reported being assaulted by lawless teens as the town’s MP calls for action on anti-social behaviour in parliament.

A key commercial port is set to receive a £30 million development of a new berth and pontoon for use by larger vessels.

A seafront pub is having a huge makeover after a family took on the lease with the intention of bringing it “back to life”.

A terrified mother and daughter had to seek refuge in a dentist surgery after being pursued and "growled" at by a shirtless and shoeless stranger.

We spent a day with a beat officer to find out if having a “visible presence” on the streets is having an impact on crime.

Under-pressure traders are demanding answers from a gas company on why works are taking place during their busiest time of year.

Campaigners opposed to the loss of children’s services have been offered a glimmer of hope after the council agreed to delay its final decision.

The date has been revealed for when work on a major roundabout upgrade will begin after months of delays due to a dormouse nest being found.