Kent has had the fifth highest number of speeding offences across the country, leading to questions over how safe our roads really are.

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Police have seized tens of thousands of pounds in recent weeks as officers seek to crack down on "organised criminals" trying to hide their assets.

While there has been an uptick in cases in the county over the past week, there are still several towns which are virtually Covid-free.

A 75-year-old woman was taken to hospital after her small dog was killed in a vicious attack by a "Staffy-type" breed.

The county is set to bask in a heatwave next week as forecasters say the UK could break its record high March temperature.

A lamb has died and sheep have suffered burns after a fire broke out in a building use to store hay.

Residents were forced to flee their house after a fire broke out in the roof space.

Plans to open a marketplace boasting a cafe have been resubmitted after a council threw out the project amid fears over 'urbanising a rural area'.

The mother of two sisters killed in a park believes there was no police urgency to find them at first because they were black.

Pub bosses say they are against introducing a vaccine passport for entry to licensed premises.

A 51-year-old woman died from her injuries a week after she was involved in a crash on the A2.

A new weekend event to celebrate the history of the 1920s will go ahead after being postponed last year.

Two cats have died after one was found with its ears and tail cut off and another stabbed - and the owners have pleaded for help to catch the killer.

New signs will be displayed on disabled toilets in a Kent borough to tackle the "stigma and misunderstanding" around invisible disabilities.

A driver who mounted a kerb in front of police was arrested after being caught four times the drink drive limit.

A Kent MP has been put on a list with other people who are banned from entering China after defending the human rights of Uighur Muslims.

Retail parks in Kent will be a thing of the past within five to 10 years if their downward trend continues, a leading business expert believes.

A US diner and takeaway will be open until 11pm every day despite concern from residents living nearby.

As restrictions ease outdoors next week, we pick six picnic spots in Kent to visit with your nearest and dearest.