Have you got a nose for news?

Are you always on the scene when the big stories break? Or perhaps you'd love to help us deliver the really big stories - in pictures, words or video.

Today we launch Civicboom, the social networking tool that keeps us closer in touch with you, and allows you to join a community of news gatherers for the most popular news website in Kent.

If you'd like to take part, simply click on 'sign up' on the 'Have you got a story' widget on this page, follow the registering instructions and accept our requests for your news to help us build the most up-to-date picture of Kent life around."