Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

Almost 100 cats were found by rescue centre volunteers called in by concerned neighbours.

Police officers called to reports of a paraglider losing control have established they landed safely.

The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.

A crash in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is causing delays.

Motorists are facing queues of up to 45 minutes following a lane closure.

A Banksy wannabe who painted almost 40 postboxes in colours including a Creme Egg wrapper and Mr Blobby homage has narrowly avoided jail.

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

The family of a schoolgirl killed by a drug driver have pledged to “keep her memory alive” as they decorated her new memorial.

A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed.

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa.

The lovable family film has been turned into a musical, with former Strictly finalist Karim appearing as the zany King Julien.

Shoppers have praised the part-pedestrianisation of a town and introduction of new “pocket parks”, claiming it has made the area more “sociable”.

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.