Kent politicians have reacted to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to suspend parliament to see off would-be no-deal Brexit blockers.

Around 100 hay bales are alight, forcing the closure of a section of A-road.

Kent County council says it has no reason to vacate its office in Brussels after Brexit.

A police helicopter search in the early hours lead to the arrest of two men from Essex.

The BFI Kent Film Academy is looking for young talent to join the county's creative pool.

The county's first Haribo sweet store is set to open this year.

A long-standing toy shop is to close down after 44 years of town-centre trading.

A CCTV image has been released after a man in his 80s was threatened with a weapon during a robbery.

Parents have been asked to warn teenagers not to "tombstone" off a harbour arm.

A hospital is testing out a new cutting edge treatment which could soon be rolled out across the UK.

A 'fisherman' is on trial after a group of migrants were found crammed in a box in his car.

Frustration at courts sitting empty reached Kent last week when a case dating back two years was adjourned for another seven months.

Seven activists against the supply of arms have been arrested after they prevented work at a factory for more than 24 hours.

Police have concluded their investigation into reports of a rape in a park.

A swimmer who was seen drifting out to sea was winched from the water by the crew from the search and rescue helicopter.

Two towns in Kent are being given a share of a government fund to boost the high street in a fund announced by prime minister, Boris Johnson.

A pub licensee has been ordered to pay a fine after being caught illegally showing Sky Sports.

A man is due to appear in court charged with grievous bodily harm and affray following a double stabbing on Bank Holiday Monday.

A teenage mugger has been sentenced after a series of attacks at a shopping centre.

A man has been remanded in custody following a stabbing at the weekend.