A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a canal footpath.

Drivers endured long delays in sweltering conditions on the M25 in Kent because of a 10-hour operation to clear an overturned lorry.

The family of a father in a coma almost a fortnight after a mystery road rage attack have spoken of their shock, devastation and helplessness.

Hospitals across Kent are preparing for an influx of patients, with A&E departments already reporting an increase in conditions caused by the heat.

A mum has come under fire on social media... because she enters her daughters into beauty pageants.

It's sizzling outside, so here are our suggestions for the top places to keep cool in Kent.

See dramatic pictures of last nights severe storms as it emerges properties were damaged by lightning strikes.

A multi-million pound car inspection centre will be built as part of an agreement between Volkswagen and a Kent docks.

A man needed blood transfusions and almost died after his jealous girlfriend plunged a knife into him in a row over his 'gay affair', a court heard.

An inmate who vanished from a Kent prison has been arrested as police continue to hunt another inmate who disappeared on the same day.

A climber who died when he fell 600ft down a mountain side has been named as a 21-year-old from Kent.

Police have made an arrest after reports of man performing a lewd act in broad daylight.

A shocking picture has emerged of a nurse posing with a huge axe he allegedly planned to use to behead a girl... before eating her.

Two Kent youngsters have spoken candidly of the dangers of legal highs - including out-of-body experiences, sweats and hallucinations.

Loved-ones have been left stunned after a young mum with a three-year-old boy died suddenly at home.

County councillors have today confirmed they will explore ways in which closed Manston airport could be retained.

Officials are urging people in Kent to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day as the county is put on heatwave alert.

Leisure centre hopes to reopen tomorrow after power failure closed the building and all activities for a week.

Police are searching undergrowth for evidence after two alleged sex attacks on young women near a canal.

The Dartford Crossing is back to normal after one of the tunnels was closed for more than 15 hours following a crash involving four lorries.