Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.

Exciting new pictures reveal the completed revamp of a leisure centre following its multimillion-pound overhaul.

Police officers and paramedics have been called to a crash involving two cars.

A deal to bring a much-loved Ashford sports bar back to the town has fallen through - but its owner insists he is still determined to make it happen.

Secret Drinker finds it’s the little things that matter most when he drops in at a popular village pub.

Plans for 15 “unwanted” homes in a Kent village have sparked anger after being approved despite opposition from residents and two local councils.

A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.

The husband and wife team behind a highly-rated cafe have announced its upcoming closure as customers are left asking: ‘Where will we go now?’

Our reviewer tried out a bar where you can play crazy golf, virtual reality darts, or throw axes - all while enjoying a drink or two.

A fire-ravaged former cinema has been demolished after a suspected arson attack eight months ago.

Review: A fresh take on an Agatha Christie classic opened at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre ahead of its UK tour.

A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.

A martial arts studio owner has been jailed after inviting a woman to a one-to-one session before pinning her down and raping her.

Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.

A car dealership has collapsed with more than £1.1m in debt, including £650,000 owed to a firm controlled by Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell.

Drone pictures show the scale of work taking place on a controversial £61m bypass - as bosses say the scheme is on schedule.

A busy road is closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a crash and oil spill.

A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.

A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.

With prices constantly rising, our reporter was set on seeking out the best-value three-course meal he could find.

MP Mike Tapp is releasing a documentary focusing on the immigration crisis, a topic which closely affects his constituents in Deal and Dover.

A major search operation was launched on the Kent coast following “reports of a person in the water”.

A mum says she has been so overwhelmed by support after opening her own bakery that she’s already planning to order a bigger mixer to meet demand.

An abandoned garden centre is set to be transformed into an £8 million residential care centre with a community cafe and hub open to the public.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

A long-closed leisure centre is expected to reopen early next year, it has been revealed, following a series of set backs.

Two people have reportedly been critically injured and another 17 hurt after a minibus collided with a train at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France.

A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.

Calls are being made to double parking fines amid claims a current £25 charge is failing to deter illegal parking in Kent towns.

MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.

A road is partially blocked after a schoolgirl was hit by a car this morning.

Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.

A drug dealer has avoided jail after his young child witnessed a police raid at a home where cocaine with a street value of up to £16,000 was found.

We visited Kent’s “most overrated” town to find out if the critics are actually right.

Get ready for a fright-filled October with adults-only scare attractions, spooky theatre shows and Halloween parties.

We took a ride on the county’s first completely driverless passenger vehicle, as it made history in Kent.

A 61-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation after a man in his 30s was found dead earlier this week.

A former girlfriend of the man on trial for murdering a three-month-old has denied lying to a jury about her children being "at risk" in his care.

Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.

A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.