Easter opening hours guide

We've listed the opening times of Asda, Tesco, and Morrisons stores across Kent along with major shopping centres.

Tool thieves at large

People are being urged to be vigilant after a number of thefts from vans.

Hunt for fuel gang thieves

Drivers have been left stranded in a car park after thieves drilled holes in their fuel tank to steal petrol.

Beer festival hunts for new home after venue calls time

Organisers of one of county's top beer festivals face race to find new home ahead of July event.

Council tax to rise by inflation-busting 4%

Kent residents face another year of inflation-breaking bills after the county council announced plans for a 4% increase in the council tax.

Council fined over biker's death in roadsweeper crash

A council has been fined £40,000 after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with one of the authority's roadsweeper vehicles.

War veterans and fallen heroes to be honoured

New roads on a housing development are expected to be named after four soldiers and airmen

Man charged after four-hour armed police operation

Armed police closed off a road for four hours over concern for a welfare of a man - who was then arrested and charged with wasting police time.

Shops set to make way for new M&S store in hospital

Shopkeepers have been told they have a month to move out of a hospital - so M&S can move in.

Kent take on Essex for Mike Denness Challenge Shield

The Championship clash between Kent and Essex will be the first match to count towards the newly-launched Mike Denness Challenge Shield.

Kent trio called up for GB women's world cup hockey squad

Three Kent based players have been named in the 18-strong Great Britain Women's hockey squad for the Rabobank World Cup in Holland later this month.

Arson arrest over huge laundry fire

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze gutted a Faversham laundry.

Darts duo make United switch

Departing Dartford duo Tom Bonner and Tom Champion will both be Cambridge United players next season.

Early plans for freight depot bigger than KIG

Rail depot would be bigger than KIG

Port blockade off - ferries running again

Calling Medway businesses for £5,000 awards

Truckers creating an eyesore say Ramsgate residents

Grand Designs home in Staplehurst up for an award

Medway Messenger - What's inside?