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Bride's plea to save her wedding

Bride's plea to save her wedding

A couple are appealing for help to ensure the bride can beat the snow and make it to the church.

Kent school closures latest

Kent school closures latest

More than 240 schools are to remain closed for a third consecutive day for safety reasons due to the Beast of the East.

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Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

Rail users have been warned not to travel, hundreds of schools are closed and some communities have been cut off as snow and strong winds hit Kent.

Travel company offers free lifts to elderly in snow

Travel company offers free lifts to elderly in snow

A travel company is helping the elderly to attend doctor's appointments and pick up groceries with free lifts during this week's snow chaos.

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Court blocks vicar's bid to remove historic pews

Court blocks vicar's bid to remove historic pews

A vicar who wanted to replace traditional pews in his listed church with metal-framed chairs has had his plans blocked by a judge.

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Ex-priest finds new love with younger man

Ex-priest finds new love with younger man

A priest who hit the headlines when his marriage to a man 50 years his junior ended has revealed he has found new love ... with an even younger man.

Secondary school places record

Secondary school places record

Almost 21,000 applications have been made by children to secondary schools in Kent - and close to 80% are set to get their first choice.

'These sad internet trolls are talking rubbish'

'These sad internet trolls are talking rubbish'

The people behind a website that named a Kent town among the worst places to live in the country have been branded "dimwit keyboard warriors".

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Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

Local press in print and digital is the most trusted source for news and information, way ahead of social media, according to new research.

Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Residents aged between 70 and 97 have been in a "freezing" block of flats after going several days without heating and hot water.

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

The Conservatives are set to take over running Thanet council

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The impact of bullying

The impact of bullying

It is no secret children in Britain are being bullied for their appearance but how much is it a problem in our schools?

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Man 'assaulted' on seafront

Man 'assaulted' on seafront

A woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man she knew in a public place.

'Oh the irony'

'Oh the irony'

A ski centre is closed for a second day due to snow.

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Concern growing for missing man

Concern growing for missing man

Police are seeking help to find a man who has not been seen for more than two weeks.

Severe delays to train services

Severe delays to train services

Passengers are experiencing severe delays on all Southeastern trains from Charing Cross due to various problems and the weather.

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

The county's community spirit came to the fore as people rushed to help strangers amid the Beast from the East chaos.

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'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

A national movement which has seen silhouette soldiers pop up across the country was inspired by an art installation in a small Kent church.

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Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

A desperate dog-owner jumped into a frozen lake this morning to rescue two dogs that had fallen in.

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Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

It may seem like a scourge... but for some four-legged friends and snowmen the freezing scene is perfect! We've rounded up some of the best pictures.

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Concerns grow for missing teen

Concerns grow for missing teen

Police and relatives are concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who is missing.

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Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bad weather has forced the public showing of A Disaster Waiting To Happen about the Sheppey bomb ship to be called off.

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Health services affected by snow

Health services affected by snow

Bad weather forced a minor injuries unit to close today and also affected several health clinics.

Car ends up on roof in snow

Car ends up on roof in snow

The Beast from the East has caused travel chaos on roads across the county.

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Police appeal for missing teenager

Police appeal for missing teenager

Police have launched an appeal after a 16-year-old boy were reported missing.

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Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

The freezing temperatures have been labelled as potentially fatal to those sleeping on the streets.

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School opens despite snowfall

School opens despite snowfall

A school opened its door to children this morning despite others in the area keeping closed due to the weather.

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Four arrested over suspected brothel

Four arrested over suspected brothel

Arrests were made after police were called to a property following reports it was being used as a brothel.

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Sheppey Crossing has reopened almost six hours after a lorry jack-knifed.

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Toys R Us goes into administration

Toys R Us goes into administration

Toy giant Toys R Us has collapsed into administration, affecting workers in two stores in Kent.

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