A rapist who attacked a woman in her own home at knifepoint while her children slept has been jailed for life.

Firefighters have rescued three dogs and a cat from after a fire broke out in a ground floor flat.

A household waste site has been forced to close due to a fire in a compactor.

A teenager has been arrested after a vulnerable man was viciously attacked while waiting for a bus.

Phone lines will be installed in every bedroom at the young offenders institute at the centre of abuse allegations.

A man has been jailed after licensing officers carrying out a routine check at a shop uncovered a stash of drugs along with a knife and baseball bat.

Developers are on the hunt for financial backers for £150 million plans to build homes on a former dockyard over the next 10 years.

A father and son are facing jail after police found a huge stash of animated child abuse images, animal porn and a vile video game at their home.

EastEnders actor Ross Kemp will open Kent's newest superstore next week.

A 15-year-old boy with a muscle-wasting disease has finally received his new £17,500 wheelchair, thanks to a fundraising appeal.

Firefighters called to chimney blaze on B2000, near Cliffe.

Schools need more training to tackle the growing number of children who are self-harming, according to a report.

A stalker who harassed his ex-girlfriend and pretended his son was dead to gain her sympathy has been jailed.

From egg hunts to discovering dinosaurs and crafts to exploring, your guide to what to do over the Easter holidays across Kent.

Ann Barnes says she leaves office proud of the "magnificent work" of officers and staff to improve services.

A father-of-four with incurable cancer proposed to his partner of 18 years from his hospital bed - and is now raising funds to pay for the wedding.

Three men had to be rescued from Russian submarine which is moored on the River Medway at Strood and was used in Jude Law movie, Black Sea.

A drug dealer said to be facing a rapid death unless he beats his own addiction has been jailed for three years.

A poignant night for Beatles fans as the Bootleg Beatles perform the day legendary producer George Martin dies.

The most exciting business people below the age of 30 have been unveiled in a new list decided by judges across Kent.