The number of people active on Twitter has hit 100 million around the world - but which accounts should you be following in Kent?

The latest figures, announced by chief executive Dick Costolo, show that more than half log in daily but 40 per cent just read the site rather than tweeting themselves.

Beloved by everyone from Justin Bieber to Boris Johnson, the social networking site has increased its number of regular users by 82 per cent since the start of the year and now posts more than five billion tweets every month.

This is Kent's own Twitter account now has almost 500 people following it and here are another 10 Kent Twitter accounts you should be following:

@kent_police - Kent Police has come in for a lot of praise for its use of social media to keep in touch with the public across the county. Follow this account for the latest breaking news from the force.

@VisitKent - What to know about events and attractions in Kent? Then follow this account and you'll never be at a loss for a great family day out.

@ankertw - Follow this top blogger for the latest on life in Tunbridge Wells.

@ProtectKent - Our beautiful county is known as the Garden of England for a reason. Follow the local Campaign to Protect Rural England branch for all the latest environmental news.

@aforkful - This Kent-based food blogger is definitely one for all you foodies out there.

@escapetocreate - Catriona Campbell describes herself as a champion for Kent's creative coast. Follow for the latest on how the creative industries are transforming our coastal towns.

@Englishwines - Did you know that Kent is fast becoming one of the top destinations for fantastic English wines? Follow Frazer Thompson, CEO of English Wines Group, for the latest from the vineyards of the county.

@JaeKay - Blogger Jason Kay is worth following for his take on politics and life by the sea in Folkestone.

@Rochesterpeople - Want to keep in touch with the latest goings on in Medway? The follow Rochester People for news stories, picture galleries and lots more.

@rhysdgriffiths - And last but not least it's me, tweeting news and views from across Kent.

But which accounts would be in your top 10? Use the comments box at the bottom and let us know.

Since the first ever tweet was sent in 2006 Twitter has changed the landscape of social media, breaking news stories, bringing celebrities and their fans closer together and giving millions around the world a mouthpiece.

From breaking superinjunctions to allegedly inciting riots the site has proved as controversial as it has captivating.

In the next few weeks Twitter will have increased its coverage to 17 different languages and boasts everyone from world leaders, to pop stars and Olympic athletes among its users.

The most followed tweeters include Barack Obama with just under 10 million, teen pop sensation Justin Bieber with more than 12 million and Lady Gaga who tops the Twitter charts with over 13 million followers.

Figures for the UK reveal that 40 per cent of MPs now use the social networking tool as well as 35 of the country's 46 police forces.

Last month a record 8,868 tweets were sent per second after US pop star Beyonce showed off her baby bump during a performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in LA.