Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is preparing for the live final of the ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

A womenswear clothing chain is moving to a store three times larger than its current premises at the same shopping centre after two decades.

Speculation is mounting that three popular restaurants have been earmarked for closure - as bookings are no longer being taken beyond July 4.

Police have arrested a man following a serious bus crash which left twelve children and the bus driver in hospital.

Several bus passengers, including young children, have been taken to hospital after a serious crash between a bus and a tractor.