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Sharks washed up on seafront

Sharks washed up on seafront

A dog walker was shocked to find more than a dozen dogfish sharks washed up on the beach this afternoon.

Call to charge pubs and clubs late-night levy to clean up streets

Call to charge pubs and clubs late-night levy to clean up streets

Kent nightspots should be charged thousands of pounds a year to help deal with the effects of alcohol-related crime and disorder, it has been claimed.

Girlfriend attacker accuses jury of racism

Girlfriend attacker accuses jury of racism

A chip shop worker branded a jury racist - because they convicted him of threatening to kill his ex-lover.

Couple charged after daylight burglary

Couple charged after daylight burglary

A man and his partner have been charged with burglary after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and other valuables were taken in a lunchtime raid.

Biker denies causing pedestrian's crossing death

Biker denies causing pedestrian's crossing death

A 20-year-old motorcyclist has denied causing the death of pedestrian John Hobson in a crash on a crossing.

Killer's 'sick' get out of jail cards after serving prison term

Killer's 'sick' get out of jail cards after serving prison term

A convicted killer is out on the streets handing out Monopoly-style 'get out of jail' cards... years after his pal's death in a pub explosion.

Canterbury back on the winning trail

Canterbury back on the winning trail

Canterbury got back to winning ways in National 2 South with a stylish win over Redruth, running in seven tries in a 46-22 victory.

Kidd teaches Clifton a lesson

Kidd teaches Clifton a lesson

Nikki Kidd scored twice as Canterbury Ladies battled back from a goal down to beat Clifton 3-2 in the Investec National Premier Division on Sunday.

Fry-day fire caused by blazing chip pan

Fry-day fire caused by blazing chip pan

Firefighters tackled the kitchen fire after a chip pan caught alight while a man was cooking chips.

Man flown to hospital after falling from city centre wall

Man flown to hospital after falling from city centre wall

Police cordoned off a section of Canterbury Lane for almost four hours last night after a 61-year-old man suffered head injuries.

Police warn parents after man tries to snatch schoolgirl

Police warn parents after man tries to snatch schoolgirl

Parents are being urged to beware after a schoolgirl was grabbed by a man after she refused to get in his car.

Twitter outburst lands councillor in hot water

Twitter outburst lands councillor in hot water

A Liberal Democrat councillor is set to be investigated following claims he admitted on Twitter to hating Americans.

Shoppers get some expert help

Shoppers get some expert help

TV presenter Martin Lewis came to the county to offer a few money saving tips for his latest show.

Dad accused of fraud after store sells him iPad... made of clay

Dad accused of fraud after store sells him iPad... made of clay

A father sold a lump of clay instead of an iPad by Tesco was thrown in police cells as a suspected fraudster when he complained.

Bay boss Denly happy Walder is staying

Bay boss Denly happy Walder is staying

Herne Bay midfielder Danny Walder has turned down an approach from a rival club to stay at Winch’s Field.

Cox returns to first club

Cox returns to first club

Ian Cox will line up against the club which launched his career this weekend when Whitstable look to extend their historic FA Trophy run.

'We can't forgive girlfriend for leaving our son to die'

'We can't forgive girlfriend for leaving our son to die'

The family of a man who plunged a knife into his own heart say they will never forgive his girlfriend for leaving him for dead.

Pensioner faces jail over gay sex images

Pensioner faces jail over gay sex images

A Kent man is to go on trial accused of "trafficking obscene publications" after police in Uganda found photos of him having gay sex.

Inside your Gazette and Faversham News this week....

Inside your Gazette and Faversham News this week....

Find out what's making the headlines in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham...

Beach hut owners facing huge rent hikes

Beach hut owners facing huge rent hikes

Rental rates for beach huts in Herne Bay and Whitstable are set to almost double.

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