People who live close to a site earmarked for a controversial development of 5,000 homes have spoken in favour of the plans.

The number of deaths at a hospital in Kent has not changed since the trust was placed into special measures.

Medway's Hannah Wildes has got through to the next round of The Voice, but what was it like backstage?

Fire crews rescued a woman who was trapped in her car following a two car crash.

First there was Kirsten Joy, then Joseph Apostol and Jamie Johnson – it seems a series of The Voice would not be complete without a Medway singer.

A teenager has been arrested after an instructor's car was allegedly stolen... by a pupil.

A police officer has described how he restrained a schizophrenic who later died - as it emerges he only had basic training in the method he used.

Families with children have been hardest hit by the benefits cap as the government claims the policy has encouraged more people to start working.

Firefighters had to cut an injured man from a car following a three car crash on the M2 last night.

A businessman says roadworks destroyed his life, wrecked his livelihood and tore apart the relationship with his girlfriend and son.

Plans for the £4 million redevelopment of Rochester Airport have been approved.

A landlord who left rubbish strewn across his property has failed in his bid to get his conviction overturned.

Following the success of a chilly swimming challenge an outdoor pool will now be open in the winter.

Scared children were carried to safety and treated for smoke inhalation as crews battled to contain a kitchen fire.

A hospital's under fire NHS trust has been praised for its "customer service" - despite remaining in special measures.

A woman has been taken to hospital after a two car collision which is blocking off a road.

A new cutting extinguisher was used to tackle a shipping container blaze after burglars set fire to the contents whilst trying to break in.

Medway Maritime Hospital is still failing according to a health watchdog, following an unannounced visit by inspectors.

Chapel Down has more then doubled the amount of land it leases across Kent as it aims to cope with increased demand for its wines.

A man has been jailed for raping a young girl after his victim felt brave enough to come forward a decade after the attack.