Some borough councils have announced collections for garden waste bins will resume from next week as more staff return to work.

Firefighters have issued fresh warnings reminding people to be vigilant when lighting bonfires after a large blaze broke out overnight.

Bin men say bulk buying is to blame for a spike in household waste that has seen them collect six tonnes more rubbish every day during lockdown.

NHS bosses have warned well-meaning donors of scams selling low quality personal protection equipment and the best way to help the health service.

A Kent MP who has accused the Chinese regime of falsifying its coronavirus death toll, has been hacked.

Traditional May Day pastimes have been postponed this year but morris men say they will still hold their big May celebration when restrictions allow.

A 24-year-old, who passed more than 60 cars' MOTs without checking the vehicles, has been sent to prison.

With a coastline home to two of Britain's most important historic shipping lanes, Kent has a wealth of shipwrecks in the waters around the county.

Bakery chain Greggs and fast food firm Burger King have both announced they will reopen a number of stores amid the national lockdown.

The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked police guidelines which could see travellers avoid eviction from illegal camps, but only in certain parts of Kent.

From a homemade 'pub' to a back garden assault course, people in Kent have taken DIY to a new level during lockdown - vote for your favourite.

Four men will appear in court charged with drug offences.

A loud parrot and 3am driveway works are among issues raised with councils as residents across Kent are forced to stay indoors due to Covid-19.

Supermarkets have been ranked in order of cheapness for the month of March - for which half was spent in lockdown.

Shocking statistics show incidents of abuse, threats and assaults on shop staff have doubled since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

Crimes in Kent fell last year but there was a steep rise in the number of certain offences including drugs and illegal possession of weapons.

New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.

A Kent castle's annual tulip festival has gone online so the thousands of visitors who would normally enjoy them can still see the flowers in bloom.

A man has appeared in court after allegedly coughing at officers and claiming he had Covid-19 when he was taken into a police cell.

Feeling a bit down? Enjoy photos of Kent in bloom as we continue in the fifth week of life in lockdown.