A bid to ban disposable barbecues along 14 miles of Kent coast has been given the green light - despite being branded "draconian" by critics.

A 36-year-old builder has been put behind bars after police found a massive cannabis haul in his garden shed.

Former Gillingham captain Kyle Dempsey has appeared in court charged with attacking a club doorman.

Two people have been arrested after multiple reports of balaclava-clad thieves threatening youngsters with knives in a town centre.

Amazon, which has two depots in Kent, is axing 18,000 jobs across its operations worldwide in its largest ever layoffs programme.

Police say a driver apologised and had no excuse, after being caught travelling at 83mph in a 40mph zone.

Council tax payers face an increase of just under 5% in their bills under budget plans set out by Kent County Council.

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on how Rishi Sunak should have answered the question about his healthcare.

Arrests were made after a suspected drug deal took place in front of police officers.

A man has been charged after reportedly walking the streets armed with a machete.

Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to after an owl was found dead.

A driver caught holding her phone to her face while taking a call on speaker has been given a ticket.

Police were called to the scene of a car crash which left a grey BMW severely damaged.

There are long delays on the motorway this morning after three vehicles collided.

An Amazon delivery driver crashed his van and ended up in a ditch after downing beers on the way home from his rounds.

Columnist Melissa Todd is playing with pain for pleasure this year and escaping civilisation, well, Westwood Cross.

A popular village pub famous for hog roasts and paella nights is to get new owners for the first time in 26 years.

People angered by persistent noise from nuisance bikers have reason to be hopeful an end is in sight.

Controversial plans to transform a tiny riverside cottage into a two-storey Champagne café are set to be given the green light.

Why are so many of Kent's care homes being downgraded by the CQC? We look at the challenges the sector faces.