A damning report has revealed significant failings in the way a 28-year-old man - who went on to take his life - was treated by mental health teams.

A number of volunteers from a Kent canoe club have united to clear up a part of the River Medway.

A man who admitted badly injuring his son through driving dangerously has spoken about the toddler's extraordinary recovery.

A crash involving two cars caused delays on a busy road this morning.

An appeal has been launched after a woman was reportedly assaulted by a stranger on her doorstep.

Votes close for a national award this afternoon. The KM has two nominations but needs your vote to win.

A woman has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after her own car rolled onto her.

There were fewer people claiming unemployment benefit in Kent for the second consecutive month, following the national trend.

A man who breached his ASBO on a number of occasions has been sent to prison.

While many people enjoy the company of a four-legged friend, some children are so terrified of dogs they will put themselves in danger to avoid them.

A man has accepted causing the death of Kent student Billy Mankelow, 20, who was found with serious head injuries in Yorkshire.

A belated Christmas dinner that was organised by the Kent Messenger is up for a national award decided by a public vote.

A busy road will be closed for just under two weeks to enable sewer works to take place.

A woman in her 50s has been flown to hospital with injuries to her head, chest, arm and hand after falling from her motorbike.

A Kent man who was caught up in the first Nepal earthquake is safe following this morning's disaster.

If you've got a question for one of Kent Police's area commanders you can ask it during an online meeting next week.

A blaze spread to half of the first floor of a home and left the rest of the property with heat and smoke damage.

A train driver and police officer who tackled a man they believed to be armed with a gun have been recognised for their bravery.

Our campaign to find Pat Lamb saw Kent Search and Rescue gain 24 new volunteers and is now up for a national award decided by public vote.

A dad who admitted dangerous driving after crashing his car while over the drink-drive limit - leaving his son with brain injuries - has avoided jail.