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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Dramatic images reveal HGV crash which closed major route
A busy route has reopened more than 14 hours after a lorry overturned.
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.
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.
'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.
Big queues heading towards Dartford Tunnel
Motorists are warned to allow extra time as queues build towards Dartford Tunnel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.