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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.
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.
'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.
Great-grandad trying to sue police for £25k after being Tasered receives £2
A bricklayer who tried to sue the police for £25,000 after he was Tasered and punched during an unlawful eviction has been given £2 compensation.
Fears of drug-taking and fights – but parents ‘can’t wait’ for new park in historic gardens
Neighbours and parents are divided over plans to build a Gothic-style play park in a historic city garden.
53 new homes will help fund much-needed village community centre
A major leap forward has been made towards creating a new village hall with the approval of 53 new-build homes.
‘Everyone is scared’: Shop workers ‘threatened with firearm’ in Boxing Day robberies
A shopkeeper says the community has been left in fear after robberies at two newsagents.
In pictures: Swimmers take to the sea for Boxing Day Dip
People across Kent are braving the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.
‘Iconic’ castle-like building on former care home complex hits the market
A castle-like building, part of a former care home complex, is on sale for £500,000.
Warning after suspected palm oil washes up on beaches
Lumps of suspected palm oil have been discovered on beaches, with people urged to keep their dogs away from the deadly substance.
New bid for high street café after first plans branded ‘unacceptable’
New plans for a high street café have been submitted after the design of an earlier proposal was branded “unacceptable” by council officers.
‘Pop-up’ shipping containers arrive for firms at fire-ravaged site
Replacement shipping containers have been installed at a fire-ravaged quayside site in a bid to welcome new pop-up businesses.