Commuters are facing delays after a lorry burst into flames near a busy roundabout, with black plumes of smoke visible for miles.

Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.

There are welfare concerns for a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

A former head teacher has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault.

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

A homicide review reveals a mental health team concluded a violent alcoholic posed his partner no risk - on the same day he killed her.

Television presenter Chris Packham has waded into the debate over mass housebuilding plans across Kent, saying: “We can’t be Nimbyist”.

After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.

The ‘death tax’ on farmers, defence spending cuts and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

The M2 will remain closed until at least midday for “extensive” accident investigation work after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry.

A multi-vehicle collision caused delays for motorists on a busy road.

The hunt is on for a lottery ticket winner entitled to £10k a month for the next three decades who could lose their prize.

A man’s body has been found in woods close to a university campus.

A council cabinet said it would have to take “difficult decisions” in order to ensure the council stayed afloat amid warnings of financial troubles.

A crash involving a car and a van has blocked an A-road outside a discount store.

A man is now behind bars after approaching a primary school girl in the street before touching her inappropriately.

Bosses behind a 24-hour gym have announced its shock closure, after praising members for being the venue’s ‘heartbeat’.

Thieves armed with a “crowbar” raided a new Home Bargains store for sweets.

A rare, legally protected fungus that resembles a lion's mane has been found at nature reserve in Kent.