Driver admits causing teenage girl's death

A man has pleaded guilty to driving dangerously after a crash that killed a teenager and injured two others.

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Staff threatened with air gun

Robbers threatened shop staff with an air gun before making off with cash.

200 people flee homes amid flood fears

New drone footage shows the extent of flooding at caravan park which caused residents to flee their homes.

'It sends a signal bus travel isn't safe'

A bus company has taken an alternative view to a rival firm's decision to hand out 'spit testing kits' to drivers.

Baby left on steps of orphanage given new chance in life

A make-up artist has launched a range of cosmetics he dreamed of with his mother, who died after a 10-year battle with cancer.

Pensioners' home flooded every month

A couple who have been plagued by constant flooding and power cuts say they have to sleep in a caravan to stay dry.

Search for man after abandoned car closes bridge

Police are searching for a distressed man after an abandoned vehicle forced the closure of the Dartford Crossing.

Youth jail 'isn't safe enough'

Children are spending too much time in their cells and the use of force has increased at a young offender institution, according to a report.

The Voice's Olly Murs backs Kent florist

A florist has made it through to the next round of a top TV talent show.

Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

The number of people claiming benefits in Kent has now risen for the 18th month in a row.

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Alcohol ruling didn't consider Equality Act

An Afro-Caribbean store owner has slammed a licensing panel for not considering the Equality Act in ruling his shop won't be allowed to sell alcohol.

M20 plan a 'success Down Under'

This is how a moveable barrier has been tackling traffic congestion on the other side of the world for decades.

Junction plan is 'ridiculous'

Multi-million improvements to local roads, which include knocking down a pub and replacing it with a garden, have been branded "ridiculous".

Burglar yanks savings from terminally ill gran's hands

A burglar smashed open a key box and broke into a shocked 84-year-old's home before calmly chatting to her while he swiped more than £2,000.

Is fruit really good for you?

We're always encouraging our children to eat fruit, but it may not be as healthy as we are made to believe.

Threat of flooding to homes continues

Weather warnings are still in place after Storm Dennis.

Teen filmed by friend before drug death

A teen found dead in a field with a fatal dose of MDMA in his body had been filmed by a friend.

Baby died after mum turned away from maternity unit

A pre-inquest review has revealed a baby boy died after his mum was sent away from hospital while in labour.

Shots fired at flats

A window has been shattered after a firearm was discharged at a block of flats.

Police found woman's skeleton at house

An inquest has heard how police made a shocking discovery when called to a quiet residential street amid concerns for a resident.

19 recommendations after baby Harry's death

A coroner has published 19 recommendations for improvements at maternity units following a baby's avoidable death.

Shooting was case of 'mistaken identity'

Police believe a man who remains in a serious condition in hospital was not the intended target of a shooting.

Op Brock 2? New barrier plan unveiled

The government has unveiled a new barrier plan for the M20 that it thinks will end the misery of operations Brock and Stack – here's how it works.

Police called to man on bridge

Roads in a town centre has been closed as police try to help a man on a bridge.

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Where to celebrate Pancake Day

Here are a few places hosting pancake races, activities and of course, serving up plenty of yummy treats to enjoy.

Kent's best takeaway reveals its secrets

The owner of a chippy - voted by KentOnline readers as the county's finest - has revealed what makes the family business tick.

Secret Drinker samples the sea air from a Sheps vantage point

Perfect sea views, food that can't be faulted and a canine kerfuffle are among the discoveries our Secret Drinker made this week.

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Sport

Kent captain Billings pens new deal

Captain Sam Billings has given Kent a major boost by signing a contract extension.

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'It's a massive game'

Gillingham head to Southend knowing a win will leave them just four points outside the League 1 play-offs.

Whites look to complete double over leaders

Boss Andy Hessenthaler says the chance for Dover to go fifth in the National League if they win at Barrow will be 'a massive carrot’ for his side.

Teenager's Olympic ambition

Eighteen-year-old Sophie Castle, of Dover Castle Archery Club, has ambitions to compete in the Paris Olympics.

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Play once banned as sensationalist erotica comes to Kent

Coronation Street star Rupert Hill, who plays gamekeeper Mellors in DH Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover in Kent this week, says "he's a dude".

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Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

The Led Zeppelin singer is among the latest wave of acts announced for the third Black Deer Festival in the county this summer.

What it's like to see the Museum of the Moon

An awe-inspiring replica of the moon is on show for the next few weeks - and it's free to see. This is what we thought when we saw it:

Festival line-up to feature music, magic and memories

A MOBO award winning musician, BGT magician and Shakespeare's Globe on Tour are among the acts announced for an annual outdoor summer festival.

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Friends star to read Cbeebies story

Actor David Schwimmer, best known for his role as Ross Geller, is to read a Cbeebies bedtime story this weekend, it has been revealed.

More support for breastfeeding mums

Expert help and advice is being made available to more mothers in Kent who are breastfeeding thanks to a new campaign stretching across the county.

Things to do on a rainy day in Kent

With further bad weather forecast as the schools break for half term, we round up some of the best things to do with the family on a rainy day.

Things to do this weekend

See in the first weekend of the school break in style with one of these suggestions for your weekend..

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Lifestyle

'It's like living in a prison'

A frustrated OAP fears a new multi-storey car park built opposite her home has wiped thousands off house prices in her street.

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Snowdrops' sensational show a casualty of the weather

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Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

The number of people claiming benefits in Kent has now risen for the 18th month in a row.

Alcohol ruling didn't consider Equality Act

An Afro-Caribbean store owner has slammed a licensing panel for not considering the Equality Act in ruling his shop won't be allowed to sell alcohol.

Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

A branch of a popular chicken chain was shut for a "deep clean" after a rodent was spotted inside the restaurant.

Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan

Residents fear a new drive-through lane at a McDonald's will increase congestion, pollution, and littering.

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Travelodge gets over 1,500 job applications for new hotel

A budget chain says it received a record amount of applications for the 15 positions it advertised for its new town centre branch.

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