Gamblers can exclude themselves from betting shops under a new scheme to tackle addiction launched today.

Motorists reported seeing two horses loose on a busy road in Gillingham early this morning.

MP Mark Reckless has called for urgent action to evict a group of travellers from the Strood market site as the second day of trade is affected.

A landlord who let tenants, including children, live in damp and dangerous properties has been taken to court and fined £8,000.

Households across Kent risk becoming homeless according to new research.

Emergency crews are at the scene of an accident near one of the county's busiest junctions, and a second crash is adding to motorists' woes.

Kent bosses have outlined their wishlist for the Autumn Statement due to be delivered by George Osborne this week.

A lorry driver who worked after being declared medically unfit has been banned from operating HGVs for two years.

A popular pub is creating five new jobs after a £180,000 refurbishment which starts today.

A devoted husband has paid tribute to his “inspiring” wife whose decision to donate her organs gave the gift of life to four people after her death.

A former soldier who inflicted horrendous sexual abuse on five girls over a period of more than 30 years has been jailed for life.

A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after he set fire to his girlfriend's home.

A government department has been alerted after primary school children were kept in an isolation room.

More than 500 people have objected to plans to turn a car showroom into a Tesco store.

A Tory councillor of 45 years says he is "disgusted" after being suspended by his party for suggesting he was contemplating defecting.

A shameless thief snatched an elderly disabled woman's purse after sneaking into a residential home, and within days stole cash from a blind woman.

Police and firefighters are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire in Taswell Road, Rainham

Crowdfunding has emerged as the new trend for businesses to raise money but there is a knack to getting the cash.

As the Christmas rush begins, take some time to treat yourself and the family to the festive fun that’s taking place up and down the county.

A man and a woman were taken to hospital today after an alleged assault.