A cramped family of eight are begging the council for a bigger house after reaching bursting point in their one-bedroom flat.

A Kent MP has called for proposals to pay Whitehall politicians an extra 9% to be scrapped... and replaced with a flat salary system.

County council leaders have today revealed how they will change the way services are provided to plug a huge funding hole.

A lap dancing club 'akin to Benny Hill on stage' has been granted a licence in Canterbury.

People are being urged not to give money to street beggars in a new campaign warning how donations often go on alcohol and drugs that could kill them.

The regeneration of Medway will be put at risk if a new Thames Crossing isn’t built, according to the council.

Next’s hopes of building a large store outside of the town centre have been thrown into doubt, despite receiving planning permission.

David Cameron officially opened the world's largest wind farm, declaring it a 'huge privilege'.

As many as 23 children's centres across Kent could close under cost-cutting proposals, it has been announced.

Anti-cuts campaigners are protesting outside the Turner Contemporary this morning ahead of an expected visit by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Gravesham MP Adam Holloway was given a tour around Gravesend railway station to learn more about the £19 million reconstruction work taking place over

Campaigners are set to protest against austerity measures to Prime Minister David Cameron... during a visit to Kent that hasn't been confirmed.

Bluewater's expansion looks set to go ahead after Gravesham council asked the government to make final decision.

Labour have gained the Newtown by-election from the Conservatives.

Long-awaited plans to improve the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury have been boosted with the Chancellor pledging £92million for the project.

Road signs, bollards, A-boards and railings could disappear as part of a drive to remove clutter from our pavements and roads.

The public are being asked to have their say on plans to increase the number of parish councils in the borough.

Cyclists complete 447-mile journey in six days raising in excess of £17,000...

County crime commissioner Ann Barnes will face questions today over a report that heavily criticised Kent Police for chasing targets.

Fewer than half of Kent students go on to higher education - and no county schools are among the best for university take-up, new figures reveal.