Controversial plans for 249 town-centre homes have been approved despite concerns about traffic implications and the quality of the scheme.

An accident closed the A28 at Bethersden for over an hour-and-a-half this morning.

The body of a 59-year-old agricultural consultant was found by a cleaner in his hotel bathroom in Ghana.

Councillors have given the go-ahead to a controversial development of almost 6,000 homes and several new schools.

The Duchess of Cornwall urged winemakers to "give the French a run for their money" during a visit to Chapel Down winery in Tenterden.

A woman driver had to be rescued from her car this morning after it crashed into a tree.

Kent County Council has announced sweeping spending cuts to care for the elderly and vulnerable children as it unveils next year's budget plans.

A downpour hit the traditional procession of morris dancers at this year's Tenterden Folk Festival - but the event has been hailed a success.

Residents in a Kent town forced to travel more than 10 miles to get their film fix could soon have a cinema of their own, after plans were unveiled.

More than 1,400 people have bought shares in a Kent vineyard owner through a crowdfunding scheme as it plans to lease 400 acres of land.

Tenterden Folk Festival is now underway, with over 45 musicians set to perform

Kent enjoyed its driest September since records began more than a century ago - but the unseasonably mild weather is not set to last.

Budget cuts have forced the county council to cut the number of community wardens on our streets by half.

Ashford's Liquid nightspot is to hold a special goodbye party before relocating to new premises.

A teacher who tried to hide a conviction by submitting her daugther's fingerprints has been struck off from the profession.

Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench was among mourners at a funeral service for veteran actor Sir Donald Sinden.

A father-of-two who suffered serious injuries in a 60mph bike smash has met the air ambulance paramedic who saved his life.

The creator of Mr Monopoly has put the county's breweries on the map ahead of the Kent Green Hop Beer Fortnight.

The designer who created Ashford's controversial £100,000 pavement artwork has criticised a call for it to be ripped out.

The bright lights of the West End will dim this evening as a tribute to actor Sir Donald Sinden, who has died at his Kent home after a long illness.