Some councils are doing better than others when it comes to bringing Kent’s 8,000-plus empty properties back into use.

Disruption at a major water supplier, which has seen thousands of people with water problems, has worsened due to the “hilly” area, it’s been claimed.

Several schools remain shut across a town following a power cut which sparked days of water issues.

A criminal gang responsible for supplying class A drugs has been jailed for more than two decades between them.

A power cut at a major water site has caused problems for thousands of people in parts of Kent.

A Kent school is among the top 6% in the country for the progress students make during their time at secondary.

A tribunal has suspended the paramedic who caused the death of a colleague through careless driving but did not ban him from the profession.

A CCTV image has been released after two men attempted to break into a home.

Councillors who voted to refuse housing plans for an orchard were stopped from making the decision.

Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed by men who also made indecent comments towards her.

A violent offender is back behind bars after he headbutted and repeatedly stamped on a man's head during a night out enjoying birthday celebrations.

A primary school has put out a plea to help raise thousands of pounds to replace its minibus after it was stolen.

Controversial plans for a housing estate are set to be decided after an investigation into whether it would harm a nearby Conservation Area.

Falling passenger numbers and traffic congestion has led to a reduction in services for one bus company.

Residents living by a stream say litter and debris are causing it to rise constantly but the council isn’t doing enough to clear it.

Police are looking into suspected fraud by a Kent-based videographer after claims numerous couples were left waiting for their wedding videos.

Fire crews have carried out a rescue as flooding has shut several roads across the county, with some routes impassable.

Police believe a mountain bike they have recovered was stolen and want to trace its owner.

A former nightclub should be redeveloped by the council as temporary accommodation for the homeless, it has been suggested.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bottle of English sparkling wine from one of Kent’s exceptional vineyards.