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The education regulator has praised improvements made to the support of children in care following a targeted inspection of a local authority.

As thousands of homes remain without supplies, pressure is growing on South East Water’s boss to lose his job.

Thousands of pounds has been raised for a dad who died following an alleged assault in Ireland.

A sex offender who accessed indecent images of children from a Chinese pornography site is back behind bars.

Several primary schools have closed as water disruption remains across several towns and villages in the county.

An 80-year-old dog owner has described the moment his pet was picked up by its back legs and bitten by another “out-of-control” dog.

A mum-of-two who suffered serious injuries after a drink-driving dad ploughed into the back of her vehicle believes he’s been let off the hook.

Two young men who stabbed another in a “senseless attack” have been put behind bars after being caught by quick-thinking officers.

Discarded shopping lists have become the inspiration for a new stand-up comedy show and exhibition.

A Kent MP believes defendants are trying to take advantage of major court delays by opting for a crown court appearance.

Shocking footage shows the state of a former Royal Navy hospital now plagued by anti-social youngsters and urban explorers.

An inquest is set to be held into the death of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found hours after she absconded from school.

A man has been charged after a woman and an emergency worker were assaulted.

Multiple towns in the county are being plagued by more water issues, with disruptions reported across Kent again.

A 48-year-old man who lost his cool while waiting to hear if he would be charged with an offence turned his anger towards police station staff.

An estate management firm has come under fire from residents who say they’re paying £21,000 towards a non-existent lift and terrorism insurance.

Footage has been released by police showing the moment an attempted murderer who repeatedly stabbed a uniformed British Army officer was seized.

All you have to do is send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026 and you’ll be in the prize draw.

A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a uniformed British Army officer in the street has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder.

A pub was forced to shut temporarily after a suspected electrical fault sparked a fire in its cellar.