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'We have stops and people have passes but no buses - we're virtually stranded'
Villagers say they are “virtually stranded” after their regular bus service was completely scrapped and are pleading for its return.
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‘It could have killed a child’: Escaped Rottweiler attacked passerby and PC
A Rottweiler that escaped from its owner's home attacked a passerby before biting the police officer sent to investigate
Victim of fatal Whitstable crash named as police launch murder probe
The 18-year-old died at the scene
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Fire crews tackle second blaze at historic landmark within days
Firefighters have tackled a second blaze at a historic landmark in less than two weeks.
Teen biker killed in crash named as murder accused appears in court
An 18-year-old biker killed in a crash which sparked a murder investigation has been formally named.
GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again
Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires
After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.
‘If animals can feel pain and joy, they're not ours to exploit’
A PETA campaign leader has hit back at a KentOnline opinion writer’s claims that animals do not have ‘rights’ like humans.
Murder investigation launched following fatal Whitstable crash
The teenager died at the scene
When it will be hottest in Kent this week as another heatwave likely
Parts of the county could feel as hot as 33C in the coming days
Teen charged with murder after biker, 18, killed in crash outside pub
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist in a collision outside a pub.
'Our friends were shocked by life-changing decision - but we love it’
A woman who went from deciding what festival to go to to looking after a foster child at 28 is recommending other young people do it.
Key route joining motorway shut by fire
A busy road joining the M2 was been closed while 11 fire engines dealt with a field fire.
Mexican-Italian restaurant bid for empty Pizza Hut as 90% of units filled
Plans for a restaurant at a former Pizza Hut have been unveiled as fresh figures reveal more than 90% of a city centre’s units are occupied.
Arrest made after 18-year-old dies in Whitstable crash with car
Police are urging witnesses to come forward
So fetch! West End hit musical heads to Kent with Steps star joining cast
After two iconic films, Mean Girls has been transformed into an award-winning stage show and heads to Kent for a limited run.
Two witnesses come forward to identify new suspect in Kent Russell murders from 1996
“I’ve done something unforgivable. I’ve killed three people.”
Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killings
Crucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago.
'People can't afford it anymore': Fuel thefts soar in Kent since Iran war
Petrol station workers fear renewed hostilities involving Iran could trigger another surge in fuel theft following a spike when war first broke out.