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Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

Is there trouble in paradise? One of the county's top tourist hotspots could be 'abandoned' amid fears of collapse under the weight of its popularity.

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Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

A talented 17-year-old with dreams of playing football professionally has been left paralysed from the waist down after falling from a cliff.

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Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

Re-purposed shipping containers are set to be converted into a new seafood restaurant overlooking a Kent town's harbour.

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That'll keep the neighbours out! The home with its own moat

That'll keep the neighbours out! The home with its own moat

If you're looking for your own private corner of Kent, this historic home comes with a moat, as well as a bar and a mention in the Domesday Book.

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'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

Highways bosses have launched a review of signage at a multi-million pound M20 junction following complaints from motorists.

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Doctor says emotional thank you from hospital bed

Doctor says emotional thank you from hospital bed

An A&E doctor out of work because of a life-threatening illness has thanked hundreds of well-wishers who have supported him financially.

Driver was crushed by lorry after 'handbrake not applied properly'

Driver was crushed by lorry after 'handbrake not applied properly'

An insufficiently applied handbrake caused a refuse truck to roll away crushing its driver, an inquest heard.

Overturned car lead to five-mile queues

Overturned car lead to five-mile queues

An overturned car forced a lane to be closed on the M2 leading to long delays earlier this evening.

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Armed police shut street and storm home

Armed police shut street and storm home

Armed police stormed a house after being called to reports a man was being assaulted inside.

More police to patrol rural town

More police to patrol rural town

Police patrols are being stepped up in a rural town in a bid to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour.

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Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

A bungalow has been destroyed after a blaze tore through its roof, sparking a large response from the fire service.

'We will come back from this'

'We will come back from this'

A manager for a brewing company, the premises of which caught alight after lightning struck, has revealed the devastating impact of the blaze.

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

A dealer who used a lock-up at a harbour to produce crack cocaine was found with a stash of drugs and cash.

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Students react to double jab plans

Students react to double jab plans

University of Kent students may need to be fully vaccinated to attend lectures in September, here's what they think.

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CCTV released after two men injured in bar

CCTV released after two men injured in bar

Police investigating a disturbance at a bar where two people were injured, have released CCTV images of men they believe could help with inquiries.

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Video shows residents wading through waters which swept into their homes as torrential rain caused flash flooding.

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Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

An electric cattle prod has been recovered following an arrest by officers investigating a report of threats to kill someone.

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

A teenager was attacked while riding his electric scooter through a park which was then reportedly taken by three men.

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after burning items were launched from the window of a building.

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

A court has heard claims a young girl was stabbed multiple times as a 16-year-old boy appears before magistrates charged with attempted murder.

Delays after three crashes on M2

Delays after three crashes on M2

A caravan overturned and three vehicles collided in two separate crashes on the M2.

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Sunlight from mirror set our bed on fire

Sunlight from mirror set our bed on fire

A home-owner has warned of the danger of sunlight reflecting from mirrors and glass after it set fire to his bed and damaged his house.

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Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

More than 300,000 people have less than a week left to renew tax credit claims or they risk payments being stopped, warns HMRC.

Body recovered from river

Body recovered from river

A body has been recovered after emergency crews were scrambled to the River Medway.

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More thunder due as flood alert in place

More thunder due as flood alert in place

The Met Office is warning of more rain, hail, thunder and lightning - with a flood alert in place.

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Brewery destroyed by fire after lightning strike

Brewery destroyed by fire after lightning strike

A barn that was home to a brewery has burned to the ground after being struck by lightning.

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Multi-vehicle crash causing long delays on M25

Multi-vehicle crash causing long delays on M25

An early morning crash involving a lorry, two vans and two cars is causing traffic chaos.

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Village loses out on £469k after change to housing plan

Village loses out on £469k after change to housing plan

A decision to increase affordable homes in a development means a village missing out on thousands of pounds to put towards school places.

Are we heading for a cashless society?

Are we heading for a cashless society?

Campaigners says millions would struggle to survive in a society that doesn't use cash, prompting the Post Office to launch a campaign.

Drunk car thief smashed into M2 barrier at 100mph

Drunk car thief smashed into M2 barrier at 100mph

A burglar who was found hiding after fleeing from the wreckage of a stolen car he had crashed on a motorway has been jailed.

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