It may be November but from tonight you can step into a world of Christmas magic at Bluewater with the opening of the ice rink.

Stationery giant Staples has been bought up - casting doubt over the future of the county's four stores and staff.

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed he underwent a life-saving operation three weeks ago, following speculation about his health.

Businesses have closed down or moved ahead of plans to demolish a row of shops to make way for a block of flats, featuring an oast-style tower.

Medway hospital has started a trial scheme aimed at reducing the number of elderly patients who die after fracturing their hips.

Opposition councillors are demanding answers following the sickness outbreak linked to Splashes swimming pool.

A nurse has apparently been left blind in one eye after he was punched by a young inmate at a youth jail.

Footballers from Gillingham and Charlton Athletic have been encouraging school children in Medway to be more active.

A family have opened up their own tea rooms in a empty shop in a village.

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash which left one man trapped.

Gillingham were humbled by non-league Brackley Town in their first round replay.

The M2 motorway was closed in both directions after a man was spotted on a bridge.

There are delays on trains across Kent this evening due to leaves on the lines and signalling problems.

A lorry driver who crashed into a streetlamp this morning has been arrested on suspicion of being almost four times the legal drink-drive limit.

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a spate of fires at a shipyard.

A teenager who sparked an appeal when she disappeared has been found.

Police have made a number of arrests linked to break-ins as part of their annual burglary campaign.

From cuddly Paddington to Santas and panto stars: Christmas grottos, lights switch-ons and events coming up across Kent.

There are still long queues on and around a busy main route into a Kent town this morning after overnight roadworks failed to finish on time.

Police are hunting a thief who stole an envelope containing cash from the back of a shop in Rochester High Street.