Teen entrepreneur, 13, pays his own £4k school fees
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New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Two teenagers killed in Kent car crash
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Two teens die in Kent car crash near Iwade
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Teenagers jailed for homeless man's manslaughter
Two teenage girls have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Anthony Marks, 51, after their selfies and videos placed them at the scene of the brutal attack near King's Cross. Read the full story.
London teens jailed for killing homeless man over drugs
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the 'callous' murder of a homeless man near King's Cross. The case exposes the brutal reality of county lines drug gangs operating in London.
Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy survivor dies in eBike accident
A 15-year-old boy who survived the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy has been killed in an eBike accident in Devonport, Tasmania. Read the full story.
Two dead after car plunges into icy Kent river
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Australia's 2025 road deaths rise by 8%
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Several killed in Iran's economic protest violence
Protests over Iran's economic crisis turn deadly, with multiple fatalities reported. The unrest, sparked by soaring inflation, has spread nationwide. Read the latest developments.
Two killed, church gutted in Dutch New Year chaos
A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.
Three arrested after teens assaulted at Leeds shopping centre
Police have arrested three men following reports of a sexual assault on two teenage girls at Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds. Officers continue to investigate.
Third arrest after fatal Kent hit-and-run kills man in 80s
A man in his 80s was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Mercedes on the A289 in Gillingham. A third suspect from North London has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Manhunt after fatal hit-and-run in Gillingham
Police are searching for two men after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham, Kent. Witnesses say the victim was carried on the car's bonnet.
Kent residents recognised in King's New Year Honours list
Dozens of Kent residents have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to public service, charity, arts, and business in the 2025 New Year Honours list. Discover the local heroes.
Teen dies in Hamstreet house fire, investigation ongoing
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Child dies, another hurt in Kent house fire
A child has died and another is in hospital after an intense house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the tragic blaze.
Child dies in Kent house fire, investigation ongoing
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
Kent house fire: Neighbours battled blaze in Hamstreet
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
Tributes to 'one-of-a-kind' Manchester girl, 13
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.
Tribute to Manchester teen, 13, as police investigate
The heartbroken parents of Madison Richardson, 13, have paid tribute to their 'bubbly, loving' daughter. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed as Greater Manchester Police continue their investigation.
British boy, 15, stabbed to death in Portugal
A 15-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Portugal on Christmas Eve. The UK Foreign Office is supporting his family as Portuguese police investigate the tragic incident.
16-year-old jailed for Barnes station stabbing
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to five years for a 'frenzied' stabbing outside Barnes railway station. The victim required lifesaving surgery. Read the full report.
Lake Lanier's curse: 700 deaths and a dark history
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
Two teens die in Surrey Tesla crash, driver arrested
Two teenagers have died and a third is critically injured after a Tesla crashed into a tree in Surrey. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old in Kent
Kent Police launch urgent appeal to find Evie-May Dixon, 13, missing from Rainham since Friday. She has links to Gillingham and Chatham. Call 999 if seen.
16-year-old girl dies at Loughton Underground station
A 'bright, beautiful, clever and funny' 16-year-old girl, Daisy House, has died after an incident at Loughton Tube station. British Transport Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Read the full story.
Reform UK's Kent Council Criticised for Adviser Spending
Reform UK's flagship Kent council votes to spend tens of thousands on political assistants, facing accusations of hypocrisy after promising to cut waste. Details on the budget crisis and controversial appointee inside.
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