The sentence for criminals assaulting and spitting at police officers is set to be increased in a move welcomed by Kent's leading police figures.

He's one of the most celebrated children characters of all time - we take a look at the men who created him.

Drivers are facing delays near the Clacket Lane Services this afternoon following an accident.

Glorious gardens across the county are opening for pre-booked visits under the National Gardens Scheme, which raises funds to support nursing.

A man and a woman have been arrested after police were called to an an alleged racist brawl involving four people.

A mother was concerned for parents and pupils crossing a four-way junction after the traffic lights stopped working following a crash.

Secret Drinker raises a glass to his favourite landlords, pub staff - and one particular Irish barmaid

Bargain hunters will be able to snap up cut-price deals when Laura Ashley stores in Kent reopen for the company's closing down sale.

With wildlife parks reopened and historic sites beginning to reopen their gardens, there's more to go out and do across the county. Here's the latest:

Kent has the largest lavender farm in the country. Here's how you can see it, as well as breathe it in, this summer:

Firefighters were called out this morning after the blaze spread but they soon had it under control.

A McDonald's in the south-east is one of 11 across the country to reopen to customers for the first time in three months.

The National Trust has warned people not to take barbecues to beauty spots and leave litter due to the danger of wild fires.

A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.

There were no queues in one town this morning as non-essential shops take a slower approach to easing of lockdown rules.

Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.

Police are at the scene of the flooding which has caused part of the carriageway to sink.

The suspect was arrested after items were stolen from a number of town centre shops over a period of almost two months.

A fundraising campaign has been launched to save a community venue from the financial devastation of the coronavirus lockdown.

A local authority has welcomed the news that a judicial review has been granted, after its local plan was rejected.