Bosses at Ashford Designer Outlet say the centre is performing better than ever as it nears its 25th anniversary - but not everyone is happy.

A shoplifting crackdown involving undercover police has seen two suspected thieves charged and a further two arrested.

A winemaker’s plans to build a cafe at its vineyard have been given the green light amid concerns over its tumbling share price.

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

Hospital bosses in charge of one of the country’s most struggling trusts say they are “on track” to deliver £50m savings after a huge overspend.

A new big cat enclosure will be built at a Kent animal park for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine.

An artist known for his ‘graffiti spaghetti’ designs has created what is thought to be one of the world’s longest illustrations.

Almost 1,200 objections have been lodged against plans for 140 homes amid fears the scheme will “overdevelop” a village.

A council has now completed its move into a town’s tallest building - although plans to turn its former site into social housing remain up in the air.

A bid to build nine ‘affordable’ homes on farmland has been approved amid concerns the countryside is “becoming a place for the rich and retired”.

A great atmosphere, just four empty shops and no litter or chuggers - this high street is bucking the trend and is buzzing with shoppers.

Special schools have threatened legal action against the county council over “deeply flawed” proposed changes to how pupils are allocated places.

Waterstones has returned to a closure-hit shopping centre six months after pulling out of the site.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a car was allegedly driven dangerously at high speed on the M20 with no lights on.

Gregg Wallace has released a video message after it was revealed he would be stepping away from his MasterChef role following misconduct allegations.

Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints about historical allegations of misconduct.

A new furniture store has moved into an empty town centre unit - even though the site is earmarked for demolition.

The boss of one of Kent’s best restaurants has spoken about losing his Michelin star, the impact of the Budget - and the county’s foodie scene.

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

There are growing fears history is being “demolished” at a long-abandoned railway works as construction progresses on 303 flats.