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Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

13 January 2024

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of seven-year-old William Brown who has been laid to rest under a chestnut tree where he felt "peaceful".

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Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

13 January 2024

A cafe owner in Kent has decided to sell up and move away from the county after finding ‘true love’.

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'Everyone's invited to William's funeral - it's what he would have wanted’

'Everyone's invited to William's funeral - it's what he would have wanted’

12 January 2024

The parents of a boy killed in a suspected hit-and-run want to share his message of love with “everyone” as his funeral is streamed live tomorrow.

Pensioner abducted boy, 12, and molested him in car

Pensioner abducted boy, 12, and molested him in car

10 January 2024

A 73-year-old paedophile has been found guilty of abducting a young boy and then molesting him in his car.

Firefighters’ warning after tumble dryer blaze injures duo

Firefighters’ warning after tumble dryer blaze injures duo

09 January 2024

Firefighters have sounded the alarm after a tumble dryer went up in flames injuring two people.

Woodland retreat for London millennials snubbed by council

Woodland retreat for London millennials snubbed by council

09 January 2024

Controversial plans for a woodland retreat aimed at millennials from London have been rejected amid fears over the loss of green space.

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Two teens ‘attacked’ at bus stop

Two teens ‘attacked’ at bus stop

08 January 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation between a man and a group of teens at a bus stop

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Child abuser stabbed man to death at Pontins aged 15

Child abuser stabbed man to death at Pontins aged 15

02 January 2024

A cruel mum jailed with her former boyfriend after their child suffered multiple broken bones is a convicted killer, KentOnline can reveal.

Plans for six homes on abandoned scrapyard

Plans for six homes on abandoned scrapyard

01 January 2024

An abandoned scrapyard will be transformed into a housing development if new plans are approved.

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Winds of up to 75mph expected to batter Kent coast

Winds of up to 75mph expected to batter Kent coast

31 December 2023

Ferocious gales are expected to hit part of the the Kent coastline, as a yellow weather alert has been issued.

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

31 December 2023

Whether you want to get fitter or raise money for charity, signing up for a 5k or fun run could be just the motivation you need.

‘I've gone from washing up to running the place!'

‘I've gone from washing up to running the place!'

28 December 2023

A young woman has taken over a historic village pub where she first started working aged just 13.

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‘Neglected’ pub turned around in 56 days

‘Neglected’ pub turned around in 56 days

27 December 2023

A rundown pub saved from being turned into housing has reopened with a new look thanks to a £50k revamp.

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Dual carriageway blocked as car crashes into trees

Dual carriageway blocked as car crashes into trees

22 December 2023

A dual carriageway is blocked as a car has crashed into trees at the side of the road.

Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

22 December 2023

A seven-year-old boy died after suffering “catastrophic head injuries” during a suspected hit-and-run, while he was trying to fetch his football.

Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

20 December 2023

Yellow coverings which have appeared on the balconies of seafront flats are not part of work to stop whistling sounds, KentOnline understands.

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'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

20 December 2023

Disgruntled residents fear more rubbish will pile up as council bosses have voted to cut the number of public bins in a Kent district.

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Crisis-hit hospital trust 'must make immediate improvements'

Crisis-hit hospital trust 'must make immediate improvements'

20 December 2023

A hospital trust has been ordered to make “immediate improvements” with staff shortages and “overcrowded” A&E departments leading to safety concerns.

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Petition for 20mph limit on road where boy was killed

Petition for 20mph limit on road where boy was killed

16 December 2023

Campaigners want a 20mph speed limit to be introduced on a road where a seven-year-old boy was tragically killed in a suspected hit-and-run.

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

15 December 2023

Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage bought a coastal home in the county, it has been reported.

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