An investigation is underway to find the rightful owners of suspected stolen bicycles after officers uncovered several inside a property.

A recovery mission to remove a “massive” dead whale which washed up on the shoreline has been hit by delays due to the storm.

From countryside strolls to waterfront walks, there are plenty of ways to get out and about in the New Year.

Plans have been put forward to transform the derelict plot of a pub with links to a historic pension pot for seamen into a large housing block.

A medical centre which cares for thousands of patients has been downgraded to ‘Inadequate’ after serious failings were identified by inspectors.

A serial thief who stole money from an elderly man standing in line at the bank has appeared in court.

Scientists are investigating what caused the death of a huge 30 ft whale found washed up on the shore by a family out walking their dog.

Power has been restored in a number of areas after outages in the likes of Maidstone, Faversham and Medway.

Bosses at independent record stores across the county say they are seeing a year-on-year rise in demand for vinyl.

A televised New Year’s Eve show, which was filmed in Kent, has revealed its star-studded lineup.

Plans for a new kebab chain to open its doors and replace a former a bank have been given the nod.

A section of the M2 has been closed after a serious crash, which saw three people taken to hospital.

Another derelict Wilko branch is set to be taken over by a rival budget retailer after being left to fall into a poor condition.

Trains have been cancelled throughout the county due to overrunning engineering works.

Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.

Revised plans have been submitted to build more than 20 apartments where a high street church once stood.

Across the county thousands of runners donned special festive attire to take part in a series of free running events.

A nurse celebrating half a century of service in the NHS has looked back on the key moments which have shaped her career.

Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.

A festive tractor parade has raised funds as well as spirits, and organisers say there is more to come.