Speaking to this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, one of the county’s newest MPs says he expects war with Russia may be inevitable.

After the excesses of Christmas, Melissa Todd wonders if “new year, new me” resolutions will be as meaningful with the rise of weight-loss meds.

With Kent’s hospitals gripped by a winter flu crisis, we asked the county’s MPs for their thoughts on the alarming waiting times in A&E.

Secret Drinker finds an unruly crew in a Sheppey pub designed to look like a ship below decks

Campaigners have accused National Grid of potentially wrecking protected land in its flagship scheme designed to harness renewable energy.

A group of youngsters have been filmed ripping foam from scaffolding and running at passers-by.

A narrow lane has been fenced off as a building near a town centre pub appears to be at risk of collapse.

Road closures are in place while cars are rescued from an embankment.

Access to an address has been blocked by police after residents complained about disorderly and offensive behaviour.

Ferry services from Dover to Calais have been cancelled due to strike action.

Protesters gathered outside a meeting of the county council this morning to express opposition to planned sweeping reforms to local government.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man after a woman was reportedly struck with a chair during a bar brawl.

A missing couple have been safely located following several police appeals.

A huge sea search off the Kent coast was for a man reported missing 100 miles away.

Police are investigating after several products were stolen from a phone shop targeted by raiders in the early hours.

A large emergency services presence was spotted near a town railway station following an incident which saw Kent Police called to assist the Met.

Election spending, housing crisis, plans to ‘sideline’ local councils and electric vehicle myths are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

A dashcam video shows two dogs being dragged by the side of a car on a main road, prompting an RSPCA investigation.

A weather warning for ice is in place this morning as the cold snap continues following last night’s snow and sleet.

Carers who stole more than £12,000 from an elderly couple they were looking after have been ordered to pay back £1 by the court.