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‘Absolute heartbreak’: Investigations continue after child dies in house fire

Flowers have been left at the scene of a devastating house fire in which a child died.

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Woman spared death penalty after smuggling cocaine into Bali in Angel Delight packets

Three Britons are set to be deported after they admitted to trying to smuggle cocaine worth almost £300,000.

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Multiple emergency services respond to incident at Kent marina

Emergency services including an air ambulance have descended on a marina.

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Weather warning as Kent braces for sub-zero cold snap

A nine-day-long cold-weather health alert has been issued for Kent as temperatures are forecast to drop to below freezing later this week.

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A year of campaigning for a fairer Blue Badge system

KentOnline will continue fighting for a fairer Blue Badge system for cancer patients or those with short-term but serious conditions.

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Scrapped power station tipped for nuclear return by government

The government has suggested Kent’s scrapped nuclear power station could start generating energy again - despite being decommissioned.

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Police assaulted, car written off and flare set off: Football thugs sentenced for Euro 2020 disorder

A group of men involved in “unacceptable” scenes in a town centre, after England lost the Euro 2020 final, have finally learned their fate.

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‘I filled out divorce papers after years of abuse – then he raped me’

A mum-of-five raped by her husband just minutes after filling out divorce papers has bravely told how she found the strength to put him behind bars.

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The strangest stories in Kent in 2025

We’ve taken a look back at the strangest tales in Kent this year, from escaped bearcats to dodgy parking - and a row over a giant elephant.

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One child dies and another in hospital after fire

One child has died and another has been taken to hospital after a fire earlier today, emergency services have confirmed.

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Dramatic images reveal HGV crash which closed major route

A busy route has reopened more than 14 hours after a lorry overturned.

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Lump of toxic substance washes up at another Kent beach

Another suspected lump of palm oil, which is dangerous to dogs, has washed up at a different Kent beach.

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Former school and shop to become holiday accommodation

Plans have been given the green light to turn a redundant former school and antique shop into a holiday let.

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'It makes the most money, why would we want that taken away from our town?'

A town has been snubbed in efforts to take control of its biggest and busiest car park, which it is claimed would provide vital income for residents.

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Big queues heading towards Dartford Tunnel

Motorists are warned to allow extra time as queues build towards Dartford Tunnel.

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Temperatures set to plunge for New Year’s Eve

Revellers warned of plunging temperatures as they head out to celebrate dawn of 2026 on Wednesday.

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Tributes left for missing pensioner a year after his disappearance

Bunches of flowers have been left at a beach where a pensioner went missing a year ago this week.

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Where to book a cosy winter break in Kent

If getting more rest and relaxation is one of your New Year's resolutions, start by booking a snug winter break for early 2026.

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New starts or an old love? What does 2026 have in store for your star sign?

2026 horoscopes with Patrick Arundell: Your stars for the next 12 months.

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‘I just don't want anyone else to go through this’: Mum still waiting for answers after daughter’s death

A family is calling for nationwide school screenings following the sudden death of their 24-year-old daughter from an undiagnosed heart condition.