A motorcyclist died after being catapulted through the air in a crash with a van, a court heard.

Ferries are delayed and strong winds have brought down trees as Storm Barney batters Kent.

Kent's motorways were shut for almost 1,000 hours over a summer of travel misery, as it's revealed costly traffic-cutting measures are NOT being used.

A shopping centre has removed its bins as part of increased security in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

A man charged with sex offences against young girls in two parts of Kent has been found dead.

An investigation has concluded that a fire which left several buildings and a number of cars damaged was not arson.

Family and friends of a dad found dead near a supermarket braved bad weather to release lanterns and balloons in his honour.

Channel services into France are all still operating from Kent despite the devastating events that happened in Paris on Friday night

Our photographers are out and about today taking pictures of Children in Need events. Can you spot yourself in our photos?

Two men have been charged following a police investigation into a series of break-ins.

Councillors have rejected a bid to turn a village pub into flats over parking concerns

Another controlled explosion has been carried out after a second World War Two bomb was discovered.

A free-range egg provider has cancelled a hugely controversial application to build a 64,000-bird farm amid welfare allegations.

A troubled private ambulance operator has withdrawn its bid to continue to run its service in Kent.

The owners of the Finchcocks Music Museum in Goudhurst have decided to call it a day after more than 40 years.

The well-known actor Michael Sheen has joined the campaign to stop the government weakening "right to know" legislation.

A 56-room hotel will be built on a Victorian estate despite concerns from locals about an increase in disruptive events.

A troubled £20 million regeneration is back on track after two planning applications to demolish nine buildings were approved.

The Kent Messenger has launched a campaign to find friends for 100 lonely people before Christmas, and you can help.

The number of people on the dole increased in Kent last month, although unemployment across the region has fallen.