Controversial plans to set up a new Sangatte-style camp for migrants wanting to enter the UK are due to be submitted today.

Plans for a four-runway Thames Estuary hub airport are set to be sunk in an announcement this week, it has been claimed.

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MP Gordon Henderson says he’s not trembling at the knees at the news his is one of 12 constituencies being targeted as winnable by UKIP.

The Ukip leader has tonight been chosen to fight the Thanet South seat in May 2015 where he faces former member Craig Mackinlay.

A planning body has raised concerns about a lack of affordable homes in proposals to build a garden city in Kent.

Medway Council could come under pressure from Secretary of State Eric Pickles if it does not comply with publicity rules

A party activist says Mr Munday is no longer a member of Ukip tonight in the latest round of the ongoing dispute over a remark by MEP Janice Atkinson.

UKIP's Janice Atkinson has further infuriated supporters Vince and Fa Munday by claiming they just want "five minutes of fame" after her racist slur.

Experts analysing the speech patterns and accent of the jihadi who murdered American journalist James Foley say he could be from Kent.

Personal details of elderly and vulnerable people were emailed out by a care agency in a shocking breach of data security.

The UKIP candidates seeking to rival party leader Nigel Farage's Kent election hopes have been revealed.

A Thai woman branded a 'ting tong' by a UKIP MEP will continue to support the party after an apology in person from leader Nigel Farage.

A new fleet of vessels has been assigned to the Kent coast to look out for and detain illegal immigrants crossing the Channel in makeshift boats.

A former county councillor is calling for Medway Maritime Hospital to be privatised after spending three months there as a patient.

South East UKIP MEP Janice Atkinson has apologised after being recorded describing a Thai constituent as a 'ting tong.'

After months of campaigning by the KM Group the Home Office has today launched a national publicity drive highlighting the dangers of legal highs.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has ended months of speculation to confirm he will seek to become a Kent MP in next year's general election.

The funeral of Cllr Nancy Wightman takes place today at St Mary's church, Stone, as tributes are paid by her son.

MP Charlie Elphicke has come under fire for trying to buy a plot of land for £1,000 from the council next to his home in St Margaret’s.