A prolific armed robber has been given a second life sentence after stealing diamond and sapphire rings in a terrifying dagger raid on a jewellers.

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.

Having seen the effects of pit closures first hand, the man leading plans to regenerate a former Kent colliery is taking his mission personally.

Firefighters were called to an address in Tonbridge after a pile of rubbish caught alight.

An Australian researching the First World War has found a surprising number of Kent men fighting for the Aussies.

A Liberal Democrat activist has met with a top government minister, calling for a new flood barrier for Yalding.

World-famous rapper Tinie Tempah will appear at Gallery, in Bank Street, Maidstone.

Glenn Tilbrook joins the line-up for the May Bank Holiday celebrations in Maidstone town centre.

New heads have been appointed for the splitting campuses of K College as it prepares to become part of East Kent College and Hadlow College.

Around 70 sacks of rubbish and 50 supermarket trolleys were fished out of a Tonbridge river as part of a clean-up following the winter flooding.

An armed robber with a string of convictions faces being jailed for life... for the second time.

A 22-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being freed from a vehicle believed to have crashed into a parked car.

Report detailing why specialist surgery was halted at Maidstone Hospital will not be released in full, bosses confirm.

A brazen thief is behind bars after stealing valuables from school pupils as they had games lessons.

A tenant moving into their home came close to setting it on fire - and killing their dog.

Lane closures will be enforced on parts of the A21 between Pembury and Lamberhurst to put up deer warning signs. Trees also need to be moved.

John Hewitt, who represented Ireland in rugby, will become headmaster of Sackville School in Hildenborough.

Tonbridge and Malling council has launched a call for sites to fill a perceived housing gap.

The number of people cycling to work is pathetic and urgent action is needed, according to the Green Party.

Feathers were ruffled after trains were delayed this morning... by a pheasant.