A man is set to appear at crown court charged with raping a girl.

After making a generation of kids laugh, TV veteran Bob Carolgees, and his sidekick Spit the Dog,hopes his panto baddie will be quite nice.

As December has crept up on us and we gear ourselves for Christmas, here is how our towns are bringing the festive cheer.

A town added to its heritage this morning as a new tree was planted.

Three men have been charged with conspiracy to break into telecommunications sites.

The fight to keep talented workers in the county was laid bare at the first meeting of a new group for start-up entrepreneurs in Kent.

This is who the newest royal bride-to-be is related to and how she has links to the county.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen during a theft at an antiques shop.

A suspected shoplifter had to be stopped by off-duty police officers after reportedly trying to take £700 worth of goods.

Festive activities in the run-up to Christmas start at the National Trust's Kent properties from this weekend: here's what's on offer.

A train operator has incurred the wrath of a Kent MP after it was announced a new service's launch had been delayed.

A property development company has been charged with illegally destroying a bat habitat while demolishing buildings to make way for new housing.

A man has been found guilty of chasing a woman and punching her repeatedly during a terrifying kidnapping.

Work is due to start on 300 homes after plans were approved by councillors.

A driver was released from his vehicle by firefighters following a crash that left the car it on its side.

Festive spirit is in the air with fetes and fairs across the county this weekend from Home Front experiences to fairs to pick up gifts and goodies.

A beloved pet has made his owner proud by giving lifesaving blood.

The Kent Messenger is teaming up with Homeless Care to collect food and other useful items to support vulnerable people.

Five of the county's top schools have ranked highly in a prestigious schools guide.

A man has been cut free from a car by firefighters following a crash on a rural road.