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Murder investigation launched following fatal Whitstable crash
The teenager died at the scene
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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.
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'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.
‘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.
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.
Drug gang behind £150k heroin and crack cocaine network jailed for combined 16 years
Members of a gang responsible for channelling £150,000 worth of drugs into Kent have been jailed.
‘Moving to Kent hospital in the 1980s was a culture shock - but I’ve loved it’
A nurse who moved to a Kent hospital more than 40 years ago has hung up her uniform for the final time.
Passengers urged to plan ahead as 2 London stations to shut for 3 weeks
Southeastern services will be affected for 22 days this summer
'Incredibly disappointing': 300-home estate given green light near Whitstable
The site has been earmarked for housing for more than a decade
Herd of elephants to stay at wildlife park despite £250k Africa rewilding fundraiser
Bosses at a wildlife sanctuary have confirmed their 12 elephants will remain at the site indefinitely despite efforts to rewild the herd to Africa.
‘The work of turning around South East Water starts now’: New CEO pledges changes on first day
The new boss of a crisis-hit water firm has pledged to make changes but says the “transformation will not be easy”.
'Prolific' Canterbury shoplifter jailed less than a day after arrest
He had stolen nearly £300 worth of goods from a single shop