Reform UK councillors in Kent vote to spend thousands on political assistants despite budget crisis and pledges to cut waste. The move sparks accusations of hypocrisy. Read the full investigation.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, projects a £60 million deficit for 2026-27, with warnings it could worsen. Discover the impact on council tax and public services.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Three metal detectorists unearthed a significant hoard of 1,800-year-old Roman coins in a Kent field. The British Museum is now assessing the historic discovery. Read their incredible story.
TOWIE star Joey Essex secures his first major film role opposite Kingsman's Geoff Bell while facing £1.2 million company debt. Discover his career transformation from reality TV to serious acting.
Kent Fire Authority in disarray as Reform UK suspensions leave emergency services governance broken. Fire Brigades Union demands action amid safety concerns.
Jade Knight went missing 50 times as a child. Now, she's supporting The Independent's SafeCall campaign to protect vulnerable young people in crisis. Donate to help.
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw has delivered thrilling fixtures including Premier League showdowns and potential giant-killings as lower league clubs dream of cup glory.
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Dr Arjun Sivakumar fails in his attempt to resume medical practice in Kent as the General Medical Council raises concerns about his fitness to practise following previous suspension.
Discover how Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's pre-match advice helped non-league Maidstone United create FA Cup history with their stunning victory over Barrow.
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw has been confirmed, setting up mouth-watering ties between Premier League heavyweights and potential giant-killing opportunities for lower league clubs.
Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood faces a major setback as his ambitious plans to expand his £1.2 million Kent estate are unanimously rejected by local planners over design and environmental concerns.
A criminal gang has been sentenced for a sophisticated burglary spree targeting high-end watches across Kent and Sussex, netting over half a million pounds.
A major investigation is underway into orthopaedic surgeon Neil Hopper after several patients suffered catastrophic outcomes, including leg amputations, following what should have been routine operations at hospitals in Kent.
A serial speeding driver from Kent has been slapped with a six-month ban after clocking up a staggering 37 penalty points from 11 separate offences, in a shocking case of reckless motoring.
A court hears harrowing details of how a British soldier, Lance Corporal James O'Donovan, murdered his girlfriend, Michaela Hall, in a fit of rage after she laughed at the size of his genitals during a holiday in Cyprus.
Major disruption on the M20 in Kent following a serious collision. Live updates on long delays, lane closures, and heavy congestion affecting holiday and freight traffic.
Former Love Island contestant Tom Walsh has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for a vicious assault that left a man with life-changing injuries following a row over a parking space at a Sainsbury's in Kent.
A tractor crashed through a bridge barrier on the M20, causing severe traffic disruptions and emergency closures. Read the full details of this bizarre incident.
Momentum Maidstone, a Kent-based plum supplier, faces financial turmoil after losing a major Tesco contract and missing out on Defra funding, sparking industry concerns.
A mother has been found dead in her Maidstone home, days after her daughter Paloma Shemirani was discovered in a river. Police are treating both deaths as unexplained.
A depraved necrophiliac murderer's horrific crimes have been laid bare in court, revealing disturbing acts committed in hospital mortuaries across the UK.