A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

A womenswear clothing chain is moving to a store three times larger than its current premises at the same shopping centre after two decades.

Speculation is mounting that three popular restaurants have been earmarked for closure - as bookings are no longer being taken beyond July 4.

Police have arrested a man following a serious bus crash which left twelve children and the bus driver in hospital.

Several bus passengers, including young children, have been taken to hospital after a serious crash between a bus and a tractor.

Three floodlit 3G football pitches have been unveiled as part of a new-look sports complex.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.

A dentist has applied for planning permission to expand allowing it to see double the number of patients a day.

A teenager has been arrested after a woman was taken to hospital following a serious assault which involved several people.

More than 430 people joined in a “fantastic” charity cycle ride with the youngest being an almost one year old rider.

A fast growing lifestyle brand targeting young shoppers is promising to put “the blue into Bluewater” when it opens its first Kent store.

If you’re a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, Kent has some exhilarating days out that might just surprise you.