The Messenger wishes all our readers and advertisers a happy Easter - don't forget Thursday's paper for all the wonderful pictures from this weekend.

New therapy and exercise classes are helping boost the physical and psychological strength of people who are terminally ill.

A Gravesend man has been awarded France’s highest honour for his part in towing a floating harbour to Normandy’s war-torn coast on D-Day.

Firefighters led a man and a woman to safety after a blaze in a bedroom.

Kmfm listener Sarah is set for a great trip to Holland after bagging £1,000 in a competition.

A 10-year-old boy is shaving his head as a show of solidarity to his cousin, who lost his hair while undergoing cancer treatment.

An 89-year-old has been caught up in an extraordinary legal battle - which has seen his seafront home split in half.

Returning EastEnders tough guy and award-winning investigative journalist Ross Kemp has opened a new Kent superstore.

A severe weather warning for strong winds has been issued, as Kent is battered by a swathe of gusts and heavy rain.

Reports that a grenade had been let off in Aylesham are unfounded, police have confirmed.

Police and RSPCA officers raided a property over animal welfare concerns and have launched an investigation after removing dogs, cats and a parrot.

Suspected main burst: Southern Water investigate leak after complaints of low water pressure.

There is disruption on all Eurostar trains into Kent because of a track fault in France.

What unusual object did Kent artist Tracey Emin marry this week? And can you name the creepy creature spotted on a roof? Take our weekly news quiz.

A man arrested during a police murder investigation into the death of Roy Blackman has been released on bail.

Port Lympne's eagerly-anticipated new dinosaur attraction is now open.

People can now enjoy this famous Kent trail virtually as it becomes the UK's first to be captured using Google's Street View-style Trekker.

An off-duty firefighter has been hailed a hero after rescuing a pensioner from his burning house.

One of Kent's greatest exports will paint the Saatchi Gallery black in a new exhibition dedicated to The Rolling Stones.

Whether it's marking a religious festival... or just tucking into mounds of choccy ... we asked these pupils what Easter means to them.