As the world's media descend on the coast, we investigate the facts behind people seeking asylum by boat.

Prison bosses have been forced into getting a cat to control a severe vermin problem as the ageing buildings are found to be of "minimal standard".

A student is organising a mass protest in London calling for the government to follow Scotland's lead by scrapping the moderation of A-level results.

Demand for bus passes for school pupils has dropped by around 75% this year amid the Covid-19 crisis which has sparked concerns over traffic chaos.

A Conservative leader has apologised for suggesting coalition members were receiving 'brown paper packages' from Prince Charles' Duchy of Cornwall.

Local authorities are reassuring people they are aware and working to prevent a repeat of the chaos left after an illegal cook-out on a beach.

Border Force dealt with six incidents in the Channel on the day the Immigration Minster met with his French counterpart for talks on the issue.

A Kent MP embroiled in a transphobia row has apologised for causing offence and announced she is taking a break from Twitter.

A council is offering support to those struggling to pay bills but says it will get tough on those who won't, to avoid running up debts.

The death of a homeless man who was forced to give up pets when he was offered a new home - pushes woman to campaign for council policy change.

Government inspectors are due to visit a council to see what improvements have been made in services for vulnerable children.

An MP at the centre of a transphobia row has been urged to apologise by campaigners after she said "only women have a cervix”.

As calls are made for French authorities to help crackdown on migrant crossings, an image of people climbing over a sea wall has emerged.

A top politician has called on the community to play its part in making sure lockdown measure don't have to be re-introduced.

Pictures of a migrant children on the coast have emerged as the home secretary suggests the Navy may be brought in to help with the crisis.

A Kent councillor in charge of planning has hit out at the government's plans to change the way applications will be considered.

A former Kent grammar pupil has told of the daily drama inside 10 Downing Street - and clashing with Steve Coogan on Channel 4.

Plans have been approved to fine drivers if they leave their vehicle engines idling while not in use.

Opposition councillors have demanded to know why a company under police investigation has been given a major contract to recruit social workers.

A Kent MP has been embroiled in an online war after being accused of transphobia.