Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.

Parts of three Kent beaches will be closed over the next month as a flood defence scheme costing almost half a million pounds gets underway.

Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.

McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.

The next steps paving the way for a holiday apartment complex overlooking a river to be built have been taken.

The producer of a new movie starring a Bend It Like Beckham actor has revealed why it was solely filmed in Kent.

A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.

Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.

Eight chicks died after a blundering council worker posted a roadworks notice into a letterbox - despite warnings the birds were nesting inside.

A Chinese company is set to save dozens of jobs after confirming it is to set up its European headquarters in Kent.

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

Traders in a road which has only just reopened following a nine week long closure say they are frustrated after it was shut again last week.

Water park bosses hope to host some of the world’s biggest wakeboarding events after getting the green light for on-site accommodation.

Seven nurseries from Kent and Sussex are preparing to take their unique plants to the world’s most prestigious flower show next week.

The petrolhead behind Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school says he will continue to operate the new track - despite not having planning permission.

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson after a fire at a historic site.