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Fatal house fire that killed teenage girl not suspicious, police say
A fatal fire which tragically claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.
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Where Kent trains are not running on New Year’s Day and beyond
Several busy stations will be closed for works
Doctor Who and Star Trek stars set to descend on Kent school for Comic Con
Stars from Doctor Who, Star Trek and other hit TV shows are set to descend on a Kent secondary school as a new Comic Con event comes to town.
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All of the Kent people recognised in the King's New Year Honours list 2026 including famous presenter
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House fire victim, 13, named locally as investigation continues into blaze
A girl who tragically died in a house fire has been named locally - as flowers are left at the scene of the devastating blaze.
Two taken to hospital after shed blaze
Two people have been taken to hospital after reports a shed caught alight.
Family left ‘shaking’ after Christmas Day break-in caught on CCTV
A family was left ‘shaking’ after a midnight break-in on Christmas Day, which was caught on camera.
Full New Year’s Kent weather forecast as temperatures to hit freezing
Wintery showers and possibly even some snow could kick off 2026
One child dies and another in hospital after fire
One child has died and another has been taken to hospital after a fire, emergency services have confirmed.
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.
‘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.
Nominations open for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026
Help us showcase Kent and Medway’s top pubs, chefs and takeaways in our annual awards. Who gets your vote this year?
‘It’s exciting - this will generate more footfall in our town centre’
Council bosses have relaxed planning rules at a closure-hit leisure complex - sparking hope long-empty units will finally be filled.
Photos from Tunbridge Wells showing giant hailstones, huge icicles and the Big Freeze
KentLive has had a rather chilly look through its archives for some pictures of snow, ice and hailstones
‘It’s a big milestone - our girl is back home after 19 months’
A teenage girl has returned home 19 months after collapsing in a park and being left with life-changing brain injuries.
Dozens of homes hit by Christmas Eve power cuts
More than 100 households have been hit by Christmas Eve power cuts, while fallen trees are causing issues for drivers across Kent.
Former Kent pub and coaching inn could see 15 flats built at site near Tunbridge Wells
It would be a conversion of the main pub building, along with a three-storey flat block at the rear
Plans lodged to tear down ‘dilapidated’ buildings for four new homes
Plans to tear down a number of “dilapidated” buildings to make way for four new homes have been submitted.
Holland & Barrett store to close - but new branch to open 20 miles away
A Holland & Barrett store is to shut next week - but bosses are planning to open another shop 20 miles away.
Lane blocked after lorry crash on motorway
A collision involving a lorry and a car is blocking part of the M20 this afternoon.