Proposals for what has been described as the first new grammar school in 50 years have been approved.

Three people are in a critical condition and two have suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash on the M20.

A man who died after being hit by a vehicle on the M20 yesterday morning is believed to have been a migrant.

A burglar who struck while families were asleep has been jailed after being caught out using a stolen bank card.

A school has issued a warning to parents after a Year 7 pupil was reportedly approached by two men in a white van.

A police officer who accessed sensitive information on a number of occasions for her own benefit has been allowed to keep her job.

Another 81 people joined the line for unemployment benefits in Kent last month.

Rail passengers are experiencing long delays this morning as a result of signalling problems.

Pupils and parents find out today if they have secured a coveted grammar school place as the Kent Test results are released.

Two men have been arrested after a series of cigarette stockists were targeted

Guidelines by The Electoral Commission show property mogul Fergus Wilson is ineligible to hold the post of police and crime commissioner.

The families of two young men who died in a crash have released footage of their last moments. Warning: Some readers may find the clip distressing.

Taxi drivers' English language skills could soon be put to the test under new legislation.

A continuing surge in young asylum seekers is a "ticking time bomb" warns Kent County Council, after a further 77 arrived in Kent last week.

A number of businesses and individuals are hosting pop-up shops in a historic fire station in Kent.

From zombie snakes and helpful residents to police chases and burglaries, here's a round-up of the most read stories this week.

Thousands looked to the skies as the XH558 Vulcan Bomber roared over Kent for the final time.

Marvel superhero, Spiderman, has been seen patrolling the streets of a Kent town - on an Air Board.

A group of friends who inspired thousands of people to provide aid for refugees in Calais are reaching out to families across the world.

The organisers of a music festival held in Kent have already begun planning for next year after the success of this year's events.