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The many Kent connections of I'm a Celeb... contestant Nick Knowles

The many Kent connections of I'm a Celeb... contestant Nick Knowles

TV presenter Nick Knowles is among the latest batch of stars set to brave the jungle in I'm A Celebrity... but many do not realise he grew up in Kent.

'The uninterrupted sea views are absolutely beautiful'

'The uninterrupted sea views are absolutely beautiful'

Welsh singer and TV presenter Aled Jones described his awe at the views in part of the county as he came to Kent to film Songs of Praise.

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Motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist dies in crash

A motorcyclist has died in a car crash prompting a police appeal for dashcam footage.

Sarah Wellgreen's ex bailed again as search continues

Sarah Wellgreen's ex bailed again as search continues

The former partner of missing mother-of-five Sarah Wellgreen has had his bailed extended by police after he was arrested last month.

Check out these jaws

Check out these jaws

This striking picture is of a shark found washed up on a beach.

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Woman who inspired Children in Need has died

Woman who inspired Children in Need has died

A BBC tea lady who grew up in the county and eventually inspired Children in Need has died.

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Lorry driver in court over fatal crash

Lorry driver in court over fatal crash

A trucker has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a pedestrian.

Fan banned for racist slur at match

Fan banned for racist slur at match

A football fan who racially abused an Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper has been banned from his own club and fined by magistrates.

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Live: Tories hold seat as Labour pushed into third

Live: Tories hold seat as Labour pushed into third

The Conservatives have held onto a county council seat, with the hotly tipped Labour candidate dropping to third.

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Car fire causes diversions

Car fire causes diversions

Firefighters were called to a car fire in a residential area this morning.

The Darkness to headline Kent rock festival

The Darkness to headline Kent rock festival

Organisers of the Ramblin' Man Fair have announced rock band The Darkness are joining the line-up for next summer.

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Fire at five-storey hotel

Fire at five-storey hotel

Five fire engines and a height vehicle were called to the scene of a bedroom blaze at a five-storey hotel.

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Son's 'never ending nightmare' over missing mum

Son's 'never ending nightmare' over missing mum

The son of missing mum of five Sarah Wellgreen has described his family's pain searching for her over the last month.

Kent MP submits letter of no confidence

Kent MP submits letter of no confidence

A Kent MP has joined those calling for a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Theresa May.

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Relief as surgery expansion approved

Relief as surgery expansion approved

The future of a GP surgery has been secured after plans to extend the site were approved - despite being recommended for refusal.

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Diversion in place after A20 oil spillage

Diversion in place after A20 oil spillage

A long stretch of road has been shut after a breakdown and oil leak.

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Long delays after M20 crash

Long delays after M20 crash

Morotists are facing delays on the M20 this morning after a crash between a car and a moped.

Driver hunted after crashed car catches fire

Driver hunted after crashed car catches fire

Police are looking for a motorist after their vehicle smashed into a building and caught light.

A2 reopens following 'serious crash'

A2 reopens following 'serious crash'

A car is reported to have hit a building and caught fire after it crashed with a lorry on the A2 this morning.

Panto 'gender neutral' first for Kent

Panto 'gender neutral' first for Kent

Pantomime producers believe their show will be the first to feature a gender fluid dame, played by BGT star Danny Beard.

'End the daily nightmare'

'End the daily nightmare'

Business owners and staff say they are reaching breaking point at being stuck in daily queues trying to get on and off a business estate.

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Family terrorised by neighbour

Family terrorised by neighbour

A couple and their teenage son suffered death threats during a two-year campaign of harassment.

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How many hippos heavy is new footbridge?

How many hippos heavy is new footbridge?

With a new bridge's installation closing part of the M20, we've put together some of the key facts behind the works.

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Man attacked by intruder who tried to steal puppy

Man attacked by intruder who tried to steal puppy

A dog owner was left bloodied and concussed after he was attacked while trying to stop an intruder snatching his puppy.

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Private school branded inadequate by Ofsted

Private school branded inadequate by Ofsted

A private school charging more than £1,000 per term has been slapped with a damning rating by Ofsted.

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Tragedy as groom dies 16 days after wedding

Tragedy as groom dies 16 days after wedding

A 21-year-old student has spoken of her grief after losing her husband to cancer just two weeks after getting married.

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No fanfare for Christmas lights switch on

No fanfare for Christmas lights switch on

A town centre has been denied an event to mark its Christmas lights switch-on.

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Prime Minister vows to fight on

Prime Minister vows to fight on

Theresa May has hit back at questions about her leadership and pledged to see through Britain's exit from the EU.

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'Amazon Echo for elderly' could save lives

'Amazon Echo for elderly' could save lives

A tiny white cube, being dubbed the Amazon Echo for the elderly, could help save the lives of thousands of elderly people, according to its creator.

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550 homes given the go ahead

550 homes given the go ahead

Long-standing plans to build up to 550 new homes have been given outline permission.

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