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Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

A furious dad-of-four's protest over missing McDonald's items came to an end after police arrived at the restaurant.

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Chances to stake a claim

Chances to stake a claim

Opportunity knocks for some of Whitstable’s squad players amid a busy period.

We tried the Kent KFC branded 'worst in UK'

We tried the Kent KFC branded 'worst in UK'

After a barrage of poor reviews, a Kent KFC branch has been dubbed the UK's worst - but is it really that bad? Reporter Max Chesson finds out.

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Author reveals Kent inspiration behind classic children's book

Author reveals Kent inspiration behind classic children's book

The author of popular children’s book The Storm Whale has revealed how a visit to Kent inspired the beloved story.

Kent beach named and shamed on national TV over water quality

Kent beach named and shamed on national TV over water quality

A popular Kent beach has been named and shamed by a punk icon on national TV over its water quality following ongoing sewage releases.

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High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

Bodycam footage shows how police pursued a criminal in a 100mph chase on the M2 - before he crashed and fled on foot.

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Toilet vandalism to cost thousands as thugs strike again

Toilet vandalism to cost thousands as thugs strike again

A recent spate of vandalism after thugs targeted public toilets across the district has been branded appalling and upsetting.

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Oliver's future sorted

Oliver's future sorted

Midfielder Josh Oliver has signed a contract to commit his future to Whitstable as the club start to plan ahead for next season.

Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

A thief who thought he was "untouchable" led police on a 100mph chase down a hard shoulder and crashed - causing his victim life-changing injuries.

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Racist graffiti daubed on disabled toilets at cemetery

Racist graffiti daubed on disabled toilets at cemetery

A disabled toilet in a cemetery has been closed for repairs after vandals caused damage and daubed racist graffiti.

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Care home residents return to cockpit of planes they once flew

Care home residents return to cockpit of planes they once flew

A care home granted the wishes of two retired RAF pilots by giving them the chance to visit planes they once flew.

Oystermen making good progress

Oystermen making good progress

Boss Marcel Nimani was delighted with 10-man Whitstable’s display in their win at Southern Counties East Premier Division leaders Erith & Belvedere.

Kent's top-rated Italian restaurant to relocate

Kent's top-rated Italian restaurant to relocate

The top-rated Italian restaurant in the county has announced it is set to up sticks and move to a neighbouring town.

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'Sad day' for town as cafe and social pantry announces closure

'Sad day' for town as cafe and social pantry announces closure

A popular not-for-profit cafe and social pantry set up in the heart of a town centre to tackle food poverty has been forced to close.

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Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

Museum and gallery in £175,000 funding boost

Museum and gallery in £175,000 funding boost

A funding initiative which has been launched by the government is seeing cultural venues receive a share of almost £60 million.

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The only way is up for George!

The only way is up for George!

Whitstable's George Sheminant has loved his first full season of playing senior football - now he’s set his sights on playing in the Isthmian League.

'Nightmare road closure will cost firms thousands'

'Nightmare road closure will cost firms thousands'

Roadworks causing “absolute chaos” through the centre of a town could leave high street firms up to £1 million out of pocket, shopkeepers believe.

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TV's Paul Whitehouse says sewage releases 'beyond belief'

TV's Paul Whitehouse says sewage releases 'beyond belief'

A star of a hit TV show says the ongoing saga of sewage being dumped in the sea at a coastal town is "beyond belief".

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Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

Residents fear plans for a new housing estate will put "the very character" of their town at risk.

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