A former motorcyclist who lost two friends in separate crashes within a matter of months is aiming to teach young people about road safety.

Charlie Green, from Tenterden, says he gave up riding bikes after two friends were killed last year.

Data released to KentOnline in response to a Freedom of Information request shows an average of 12 fatal incidents involving a motorcycle occur on the county’s roads every year.

Eleven were recorded in Kent in 2024 - including one of Mr Green’s friends - sparking concern that more needs to be done to educate young motorists about risks on the roads.

The 20-year-old has now set up a foundation - called The Next Mile - and has given presentations to students at Homewood School in Tenterden.

His work has been inspired by the loss of 19-year-old dad Ar

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