Residents in one part of Kent will get the chance to vote on the county’s first urban neighbourhood plan when voters go to the polls this week.

Kent County County has been hit by multiple cyber attacks and paid out thousands to data breach victims.

Proposals to demolish a working docks and turn it into a business park have been recommended for approval despite huge opposition.

A parish council is raising funds for legal battle to stop a garden village which would “destroy neighbourhoods, countryside and wildlife”.

Food and plants imported into Kent from today could find themselves diverted 22 miles up the M20 for checks - but confusion remains.

The future of a youth group is secure after it sourced new funding to continue running its services.

With a general election looming this year, political editor Paul Francis explores the potential impact of its timing on the Conservatives’ chances.

The future of a massive new housing development has been called into question over a proposed railway station.

Attempts to save land under threat from house-building have suffered a major setback after an inspector and councillors rejected a village green bid.

A hotly-debated road scheme accused of being just a council income-generator will start next month.

A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.

The idea of introducing a “tourism tax” on overnight visitor stays will not be taken forward because a council does not have the power to do so.

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

A Labour councillor from Kent has been selected to contest a seat more than 100 miles away at the next general election.

A councillor has defended a privately-funded election pamphlet after claims it resembled an official parish council release.

A controversial decision to build a car park on a green space near a school could be reconsidered.

Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.

A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage counterfeit goods and smuggling.

Addressing climate change and inequality are among the priorities of a Green Party member who will be vying for votes at the next general election.

An academy has been given permission to increase gate numbers and serve alcohol at its annual fireworks event, despite dozens of objections.