Three mothers who lost children to suicide in the run-up to last Christmas have told their tragic stories in a bid to encourage others to seek help.

Celebrity author Tom Fletcher has been signing copies of his Christmas children's book in Kent today.

A supermarket in a town centre had to be evacuated while emergency services were called to a medical incident.

Five people, including a 17-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man.

Officers realised a child was in the back of a car when they pulled a speeding driver over on the M2.

Critics have described the sale of a redundant play park as a 'wasted opportunity' and told a council to reconsider its options.

A quick-thinking neighbour was treated for burns after firefighters battled a tumble dryer blaze.

A new retailer is confirmed to be opening in a former Poundstretcher which closed just days ago.

A country pub is planning to 'diversify' its income by offering new overnight accommodation in holiday pods and a converted horsebox.

A woman in her 70s has died of her injuries following a crash with an ambulance, prompting a police investigation.

Police are linking a number of robberies after three women in as many hours were targeted in the same area.

A council's plan to pin almost 3,500 more homes onto a town's housing blueprint has been branded 'unforgivable' by the area's MP.

A jewellery chain which already has two sites in Kent is planning to open its third later this month.

Two men were taken to hospital following a serious crash close to a former pub.

We run the rule over the some of the biggest Christmas TV adverts...are they full of the season of goodwill or a bit bah humbug?

A closed pub could become a four-bedroom property if plans are approved.

Care firm bosses forced to lay off unvaccinated staff because of new government rules fear the move will exacerbate massive worker shortages.

An investigation into a grandfather and keen angler's death at a Kent castle has been dropped by police.

A grandad has told of his life from teen tearaway to Grand Prix mechanic and friend to the stars.

An unbeaten Kent boxer tipped for great things by Tyson Fury has dedicated his 11th win to his friend who died in a horror crash.