An MP has been awarded a damehood for her services to parliament and the public.

A teenager has been arrested after a fire which broke out in a back garden.

The family of an intrepid explorer, whose 19,021 mile, six-year walk across the Americas remains a world record, are seeking a fitting tribute to him.

Natwest has confirmed plans to shut further branches including one where just 13 customers used the branch on a weekly basis last year.

A branch of a free national advice and support service used by thousands of vulnerable people has shut after having its funding withdrawn.

A fish porter treated for prostate cancer by robotic surgeons is urging men to seek advice from their doctor and get tested.

The list of guest speakers has been announced in the countdown to an business and skills showcase event.

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Royal Navy leaving Chatham – bringing to a close 400 years of history.

Smoke has been seen coming from a home where a fire is thought to have started in the garden.

Factory workers are once again on the picket line as part of an ongoing dispute with its employer over controversial “fire and rehire” threats.

A violent rapist has been jailed after he lured a woman back to his home and abused her.

A trio of flea-ridden cats were found abandoned in a taped-up cardboard box.

A ten-year plan to spearhead social regeneration in some of the most deprived areas of Medway Swale has been launched.

Aerial images have been released showing the progress made building a town’s replacement sports centre ahead of its upcoming opening.

Since they first met in 1953, Ron and Phyllis have spent nearly every day together and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary today.

An inshore lifeboat was launched to the M2 Bridge area after the Coastguard informed them of a person in a dinghy.

A jury took less than an hour to clear a mum accused of trying to cover up her boyfriend’s crimes.

A dog walker has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a bus near a primary school.

A sex offender has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually abusing a teenager and voyeurism offences.

Residents and businesses are fed up with lengthy traffic queues, with one saying she won’t leave her home.