Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

A kmfm listener had the best start to their bank holiday after they scooped £1,000.

Police are trying to trace the next-of-kin of a woman following the discovery of her body.

A thug who killed a man while living at a bail hostel has been jailed for manslaughter - but it's not the first crime to shock local residents.

One man was arrested at gunpoint on the seafront after a firearm was spotted.

Schools have been criticised for depriving pupils of memorable 'muck-up days' by ending term early but heads say this has been happening for years.

A young woman has opened up about her experience with lip fillers after several 'botched' treatments led to a trip to A&E and corrective procedures.

The best day for passing your driving test has been revealed by the DVSA, as thousands of learners wait for new dates after last year's Covid delays.

The are long queues of traffic for drivers heading off on half term breaks as congestion builds on major routes.

A child needed emergency treatment following a house fire that killed a cat.

Pet thieves appear to have struck again after a puppy was reported stolen from a village garden.

Balaclava-wearing thugs punched a teenager several times as they forced him to hand over his Gucci bag.

A large-scale meeting of every councillor on the county authority has been likened to a famous exam scene from The Inbetweeners.

A thief who is banned from every B&Q in the country cut a hole in the fence of a Kent branch in his latest heist.

Well-wishers are being urged to send cards to a terminally ill baby – in a bid to make his first birthday as special as possible.

The Housing Secretary has announced more than £470,000 to deal with rough sleeping in one Kent district.

A recent study has shown the pandemic has likely led to more children being undiagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities.

Openreach has revealed it is to significantly bolster internet connection speeds for numerous locations across Kent within the next five years.

There has been a slight rise in Covid cases and patients requiring hospital treatment as the Indian variant continues to spread.

We take a look at how nine of Kent's beautiful beaches have been recognised as among the best in the world.