A father and his two-year-old daughter swiftly left a play park after spotting two rats nearby, just weeks after more rodents were seen.

A terrified boy came face-to-face with a real-life Bogeyman when he discovered a burglar hiding under his bed - and wearing his pants.

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

A developer has defended his plans for an eco-friendly block of flats - as some residents fear it is "too much for our little town".

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

A PC who was attacked by a suspect has been praised for her extraordinary" bravery.

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

Plannig permission is being sought to redevelop and refurbish a Georgian mansion for supported living and affordable flats.

Engineers are progressing well with urgent repairs to a bridge.

A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.

A high street restaurant and bar which suddenly shut has reopened under new ownership.

A legendary band kicked off the highly anticipated summer series at Dreamland last night.

A former Wilko store has been put up on the market almost a year since the firm fell into administration.

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

Shop owners who lost trade when customers were banned from parking in a layby say their “prayers have been answered”.

A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.

A colourful parade has weaved its way through city centre streets as Kent’s biggest Pride event gets underway,

A woman who walked out of a store with stolen food stuffed in a child’s buggy has blamed her anxiety as she appeared before magistrates.

A 20-year-old man pulled a screwdriver outside McDonald’s and threatened to use it after a woman tried to calm him down during a drunken fracas.

A dramatic picture shows a vehicle engulfed by flames after erupting into a fireball this morning.