Here at KentLive, our trusty readers know Kent is one of the greatest places to live in the UK - and there's so many reasons why. Whether it's idyllic olde worlde villages or buzzing, historic towns, ...

The Labour Market Advisory Board - appointed by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP - is made up of experts from across business, industrial relations and academia The Department for Work and ...

Punters enjoying a pint in The Neptune Inn in Brighton got the surprise of their lives recently. They thought they were there for a bog standard open mic night – and probably didn't realise they were ...

A "dearly loved" Kent woman is one of those remembered in the county's latest death and funeral notices. Margaret Nye died on August 5 at the age of 81, her family said. Announcing the passing of a ...

Zoe Ball is set to make her comeback to the Radio 2 Breakfast Show later this month, the BBC has announced, following a short break. When she's not on air, Zoe enjoys a tranquil life in Sussex. At 53, ...

It has been a busy month in Kent for the criminal justice system. Sex offenders, burglars and drug dealers were among the criminals being jailed in August. The cases included a man who approached two ...

A sinkhole caused the closure of the A226 London Road in Swanscombe. The road was shut in both directions. The London Road was closed between Craylands Lane/Manor Way and B259 High Street. Drivers ...

Folkestone Academy has been given the green light for the skate park on its campus (Image: Folkestone Academy/Turner Schools) Neighbour Alanah Funnell echoed similar sentiments, saying she is “no ...

Artist's drawing of how the Levelling-Up project will alter the city wall leading to the bus station (Image: HTA Design LLP) A contract to stabilise the stonework so the castle can reopen to the ...

A beach in Kent has been named as one of the world's best beaches. Dungeness Beach has recently been shortlisted alongside stunning spots in the Caribbean, the Maldives and Dubai. In the recent ...

Nearly 20 top-performing Kent secondary schools are set to lose their 'Outstanding' titles - after Ofsted introduced a new system for grading schools. The practice of issuing an overall one or ...

The Asian hornet is an invasive species (Image: BBKA) According to Defra more than 20,000 incorrect reports of Asian hornets were made through the app in 2023, impacting the NBU’s ability to respond ...