Kent is on the frontline when it comes to Asian hornet sightings and experts are urging people to be vigilant as the county enters ‘peak season’.

Taking children out of school without permission is to get more expensive as the government prepares to launch a crackdown on authorised absences.

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

Parcel delivery firm Evri says thousands of consumers are being targeted each month by ‘spray and pay’ scams using fake messages.

More than a third of children’s meals sold in restaurants exceed government maximum salt targets says a new report studying more than 20 eateries.

As GCSEs and A levels get underway there’s a stern warning about the risks associated with cheating - including pupils taking phones into tests.

New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.

More frequent collections and fewer bins are among new government plans to make bin day easier for households and boost recycling rates.

Pregnant women are being urged to come forward for whooping cough jabs amid soaring cases that has resulted in the deaths of five babies in England.

The AA fears a ‘traffic nightmare’ when part of the M25 is shut for three-nights - clashing with football matches and the first warm weekend of 2024.

Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.

After leaving viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger five years ago, Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode, James Corden has confirmed.

Budget supermarket Aldi plans to open 500 new stores and is asking people to share their views on where those new shops could be built.

Apple says it is looking into why the alarm on some iPhones is failing to sound after users took to social media to complain they overslept.

Peppa Pig is celebrating her 20th birthday with her own set of Royal Mail stamps, an exclusive video and a new live theatre show.

Pats of salted butter are being recalled by a supermarket over fears they may have been contaminated with pieces of blue cloth.

From May 1 the rules around dogs on Kent’s beaches change in many areas – so which of our coastal spots remain dog-friendly throughout the summer?