A sculpture of a heart that "beats" when visitors turn a handle is designed to make people proud of their home town.

Ten quirky facts about Shepway have been highlighted to promote the area.

An ex-soldier who bit off part of his friend's ear and spat it out at his horrified girlfriend's feet during a row over a £100 debt has been jailed.

Donations and fundraising for victims of the Nepal earthquakes have continued throughout the past week.

Kent still boasts the south east's most Blue Flags, the international mark denoting the world's best beaches.

A lorry driver convicted of killing of a well-known folk singer by driving dangerously has publicly apologised to his family for causing his death.

A damning report has criticised a council's streetlights switch-off consultation as flawed and lacking in transparency.

The executive principal of two Kent academies - who was suspended from his duties - has quit amid a police investigation.

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a triple fatal crash in Kent have paid a moving tribute to a "wonderful" dad with an infectious smile.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a crash in which three people died - but it's now been confirmed a baby was among the survivors.

The Conservatives have kept control of Shepway District Council but Ukip have won seven seats.

Conservative Damian Collins has defended his Folkestone and Hythe seat with an increased majority, as Ukip finished second.

Voters in Folkestone and Hythe are going to the polls to elect the new MP and councillors. Here's our summary of how you can follow the vote with us.

Celebs, scandals, protests and gaffes - the 2015 election campaign in Kent was nothing if not eventful. We bring you the most memorable moments...

An artist's new charity work includes a double image of the Old Lighthouse.

Seriously ill and injured patients could be forced to travel up to 30 miles if cost-cutting proposals to close two A&E departments get the go-ahead.

An inquest is due to open into the death of a construction worker killed in a crash, as tributes are paid to a "much liked and respected" colleague.

A man has died, and a van driver arrested, after a crash on a rural road.

Bosses at a Kent vineyard are relaxed about increasing losses as shoppers lap up their wines.

Two masked robbers who stormed a post office - and sparked a huge police chase after fleeing the scene - have admitted the raid.