A malnourished woman who lived in a cold home with no working toilet and evidence of "extreme hoarding" was let down by the authorities.

Hundreds of pupils were sent home from a Kent school after a chemical leak, which left 15 adults and eight children needing medical treatment.

Travellers who moved in to a village on Tuesday have been forced to leave.

The family of a postman flown to hospital after being hit by a suspected drink-driver have set up a fundraising page for the air ambulance.

Ever thought of becoming a funeral director? One of Kent's youngest explains what it's like.

A homeless man is facing jail after admitting inflicting a knife wound to the throat of a pensioner.

The council handed them an eviction notice to move by 10am this morning.

An appeal has been launched to find an exotic cat which has been missing for two weeks.

Police were called after reports of a disturbance involving a man with a weapon.

The daughter of woman who died in a house fire has paid tribute to her mum, saying the tragedy has been "a shock to the whole family".

Car parking bays have been taken up by six caravans outside a leisure centre.

Allegations of racism are believed to be behind the suspension of prison officers at Sheppey’s largest jail.

The council and Health and Safety Executive have launched investigations into how a man ended up trapped in a bin lorry.

A gravely ill seal, beached in Kent, escaped back into the sea before it could be put down.

Kent's crime commissioner wants to recruit hundreds more police officers, but taxpayers will face higher bills to help meet the costs.

Murder detectives have stepped up their hunt to find a killer who fatally stabbed a 24-year-old in a gym, by issuing a £10,000 reward.

A mum is urging people to sign up to give blood as the latest figures show the NHS needs around 200,000 new donors a year to maintain supplies.

A fraudster has been given three months to pay back the proceeds of his crimes or face another 18 months in jail.

A bank which shut as part of a nationwide closure programme could soon become a "high-end" nightspot.

A craft beer business run by two friends launches its first brew today.