UKIP's parliamentary candidate, David Little, shared his vision for the future of Dover and Deal with the Mercury last week.

Bright young pupils at Sandwich Junior School invited MP Laura Sandys for a special Question Time event.

Tributes have been paid in Kent to veteran politician Tony Benn, who was an active supporter of striking miners in the county, after his death at 88.

But winning candidate wasn't at the count to celebrate - because he's on holiday in the Scilly Isles.

A man who admitted attacking UKIP leader Nigel Farage with a placard during a heated protest has been sentenced.

Thousands join a petition campaign to save Folkestone's last remaining cinema

Have your say: A council is asking the public if takeaways should be allowed to open during school times.

Police were scrambled to check on a businessman - when he asked a council worker if he should kill himself in a phone rant about planning permission.

Former Herne Bay journalist Ed Targett will become the first Green Party candidate to contest the town's seat in more than 20 years.

Hundreds attended the Lord Lieutenant of Kent's Civic Service at Canterbury Cathedral, where the work of public servants and volunteers was honoured.

Helen Grant pledges to do everything she can to ensure Yalding gets the flood defences needed.

The KM Group's editorial apprentice has visited Downing Street for an apprenticeship event - but missed out on meeting Prime Minister David Cameron.

The cultural scene of Medway is to be revitalised in a major facelift that will bring 140 jobs thanks to a government grant announced today.

The results are in for the Wye by-election, and Ashford Independent candidate Noel Ovenden has been elected to the formerly Conservative held seat.

A public service award has been awarded to a partnership of four councils, including Maidstone Borough Council.

Chatham MP Tracey Crouch has welcomed the announcement to boost compensation arrangement for victims of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma.

The number of teenage conceptions across Kent has fallen by almost a third over the last five years, new figures reveal.

Despite no plans being made for a borough council by-election, UKIP has announced its candidates for Woodstock ward.

A former kitchen showroom is to be revamped into a residential property despite councillors giving it the thumbs down.

A campaign was launched today for people in Medway on whether they would like to stay in the European Union.