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A driver with a dense cataract involved in a fatal collision, which killed a father-of-two, has been sent to prison.

Our Local Democracy Reporter looks at MPs’ declared interests and asks whether second jobs, freebies and donations are pulling focus from Parliament…

New details have been announced for a leisure complex’s multi-million-pound overhaul with family games and attractions and an opening date.

Plans for 500 homes, a supermarket and an older living complex have been given unanimous approval on a former gas works.

New plans for a second cemetery to be added in part of Kent, preventing families from burying loved ones in a different town, have been revealed.

School leaders have told families and pupils they are “truly sorry” after controversial – and now abandoned – plans to merge with another college.

Thirty years ago, a tragedy unfolded in Scotland which stunned the world. Today, we reveal how a Kent school played a key role in the response.

Frustrated residents have raised concerns over delays to build a footpath which was required under planning conditions for a new housing estate.

Installing vending and arcade-style machines in two traditional red phone boxes next to a historic landmark has been branded “cultural vandalism”.

A four-year-old boy diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour faces returning to a home where damp and mould have spread - and his mum is worried.

One of Kent’s 18 MPs has declared more in outside interests since the start of 2025 than any other by some distance.

A 31-man has appeared in court accusing of trying to kill another man, in his 60s, who was left with head injuries after a reported assault.

A widower whose wife died in a gas explosion is trying to rebuild his life - alongside “superdog” Teddy who miraculously survived the blast.

A woman was rescued from a burning car after her vehicle went up in flames near a leisure complex.

A GP surgery has been put on the market after patients and the local MP condemned a decision by the local NHS board to close it.

The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.

In today’s Kent Politics Podcast, more changes at KCC, the cost-of-living crisis, and how one MP declared almost £200k in outside interests.

Sports bar bosses have confirmed the popular venue will shut down after leaked council plans revealed it will “adversely impact” its revamp proposals.

A busy A-road is shut near a motorway junction following reports of a five-car pile-up.

A popstar who found chart success on social media while still working in a supermarket has spoken of her path to fame.