NHS workers including nurses walk out of hospitals and health centres across Kent today in the second round of strike action.

Father at the centre of the Emily Thornberry Twitter row wants MP to say sorry for controversial tweet.

A borough councillor is encouraging people in Faversham to come forward as an independent candidate in the next town council elections.

Ukip's Mark Reckless has won the Rochester and Strood by-election after a night of upsets.

Ukip are heading for a landslide victory in the Rochester and Strood by-election.

Former Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Derek Wyatt says he has his sights set on Boris Johnson's job.

All eyes are on Medway today as residents go to the voting booths in the culmination of a historic by-election battle - follow the results here.

Tough new rules have been blamed for the massive increase in fines issued to Kent parents for taking pupils out of school during term time.

A father-of-four who found himself at the centre of a political storm has admitted he had no idea there was a by-election in Rochester and Strood.

A safe source of energy or a dangerous menace? Campaigners go head to head in a debate with the pro-fracking lobby this evening.

During his fifth and final visit to Rochester and Strood, the Prime Minister has defended the Tory's intense campaign efforts to secure victory.

For more than a month, Rochester and Strood has gripped by election fever. Here's how the politicians have made their mark in the constituency.

The nation's eyes will be on Medway this Thursday - as one of the most hotly-contested by-elections is fought out. Here's how you can get the latest.

Council officials have given a company a five-year deal to look after 120 of its buildings.

The Conservatives are still fighting despite polls suggesting Ukip on course for Rochester and Strood by-election win

The decision to allow 500 homes at the Discovery Park has been criticised by objectors including Russ Timpson, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate.

Sadiq Khan, Labour's shadow secretary of state for justice, has accused by-election opponents of negative rhetoric around immigration.

"The executive has achieved staggering amount for the district but Westgate Towers scheme is my biggest regret," says retiring council leader

Ukip leader Nigel Farage visited Rochester tonight to rally support just days from the by-election.

A sweet shop has conducted a poll ahead of the Rochester by-election - with multi-coloured Bon Bons.