A petition to save an area of "treasured green lung" land from development has gained 4,000 signatures.

Two political figures - one national and one local - will be remembered at a free event tonight.

It's part of the Conservatives' big plans to help the countries poorest areas, but what is levelling up? We've answered your questions.

Two Kent MPs are facing a one-day suspension for writing to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

Kent readers reacted with dismay to plans for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to dodge quarantine after they were contacted by Test and Trace.

The impact of the Covid crisis had on the public sector has been vividly underlined by the disclosure KCC was bailed out to the tune of £362m.

A newly elected council leader, aged in his 20s, has pledged 'nothing is off the table' in sorting a bin collection crisis.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage is set to host his own television show after leaving politics.

A councillor has been cleared by police after he was accused of racially abusing a woman during a row over parking outside a school.

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

The continuing costs of dealing with the impact of the pandemic could leave County Council facing a budget black hole of more than £100 million, its finance chiefs have warned.

A staggering £2.6 billion of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7million people last year. Could you be entitled?

Kent MPs were among 24 to rebel against £4bn cuts to foreign aids which former PM Theresa May said will kill some of the world's poorest people.

A CEO says we must stand up against racism after the abuse of England footballers and KentOnline readers back banning racists from matches for life.

A former waitress says she is reluctant to open her windows as she fears the stench of festering rubbish and faeces will stink out her home.

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

A Kent MP who served in Afghanistan and is critical of the decision to withdraw troops has spoken out in parliament.

A young politics graduate has seen his political career advance still further by being chosen for a top leadership role.

Devastated colleagues have paid tribute to a councillor and former Gurkha described as kind and dedicated who has died.

Conservatives have accused coalition leaders of reneging on election promises to fight more housing plans. But planning boss denies the claim.