Uniform drab green packaging will start to replace familiar branding from today as new plain packaging laws come into force.

An ex-soldier who was refused a place on a council’s housing register was shot dead in his tent.

Advances in DNA technology could prove Michael Stone's innocence according to his sister, who 20 years on is still fighting to clear his name.

A mum who was bitten on the buttocks by a rottweiler is calling for the dog to be put down.

A woman is facing a shocking vet bill after letting 10 dogs swim in a seemingly harmless lake, which turned out to be toxic.

Police have re-opened London Road in Deal after an incident where there were concerns for the welfare of a man.

A shopkeeper says he has been 'scared to come back to work' after being forced to hand over hundreds of pounds by an armed robber.

Police and Kent Search and Rescue are scouring parts of Sheppey this evening after concerns were raised over the welfare of a woman.

An image of a man wanted in connection with a brutal burglary where two pensioners were left with life-changing injuries has been released.

Five ambulances were called and a driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after five people were injured in a crash.

An 86-year-old driver has been summonsed to court for causing death by dangerous driving after a car crashed into a busy coffee shop.

Police are hunting a yob who threw a brick through the windscreen of a lorry on a busy dual carriageway.

A man in his mid-30s has been treated for burn injuries after an e-cigarette burst into flames when he put the battery in the wrong way round.

An area's biggest town centre development, set to add a cinema and restaurants, will have £53.25m injected into it by an outside firm.

A little boy has been left heartbroken after a speeding motorist hit and killed his puppy before driving off.

The family of missing man Nigel Knights have thanked people for their support after a body was found in the River Medway.

A heated text message exchange led to drunk Dean Tolputt attacking a stranger with a samurai sword at his wife's birthday.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger almost had another career path mapped out... but for a 'cruel' twist of fate.

Two more Kent beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag bringing the total this year to 11 - does your local bathing spot make the grade?

Teachers at a leading grammar school are considering strike action over controversial plans to convert to an academy.