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'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

An actress says she is "surprised" several businesses declined to display adverts for a risqué play - as she thought the town was more "open-minded".

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Armed police storm home in series of raids

Armed police storm home in series of raids

Firearms officers stormed a home in a series of raids as part of an investigation into alleged drug dealing.

'Urgent safety works' shut major road for five nights

'Urgent safety works' shut major road for five nights

Six miles of a major road will be shut from this evening in the first of multiple closures to fix undulation issues.

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Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

A spectacular photograph captured a rare 'mirage' sunset on the Kent coastline.

'What is it? A piranha?!'

'What is it? A piranha?!'

The remains of a gruesome-looking fish with a mouth full of pointy teeth washed up on a Kent beach, sparking a debate about what it could be.

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'Look out for condoms, tampons and dead fish'

'Look out for condoms, tampons and dead fish'

Signs put up by a water company asking for "pollution spotters" to alert them to suspected incidents have sparked anger.

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Long delays on major road after crash

Long delays on major road after crash

A suspected drink driver has been arrested after a two-car crash on a major road.

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New 3G pitch ready as Whitstable start new era

New 3G pitch ready as Whitstable start new era

It's a massive day for Whitstable Town this Saturday - but it’s matters on the field which remain the club’s primary focus.

Cause of enormous harbour blaze finally revealed

Cause of enormous harbour blaze finally revealed

Exclusive: A business destroyed by a fire is still being billed for rent - despite the blaze being accidentally caused by council contractors.

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Overgrown house goes up for sale with huge price-tag

Overgrown house goes up for sale with huge price-tag

A derelict property which has fallen into serious disrepair after being left unoccupied for more than 25 years has now been put up for sale.

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'I'd rather lose my house than that ring'

'I'd rather lose my house than that ring'

A widow is appealing for help to find a treasured ring, forged from her and her late husband's wedding bands, after losing it in a Kent town.

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Beach hut owners face ban on renting shacks out

Beach hut owners face ban on renting shacks out

Owners of beach huts could be banned from renting them out following complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour.

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Blaze rips through nature reserve

Blaze rips through nature reserve

Firefighters were praised for their work after a blaze spread through three acres of a nature reserve.

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Sweet success as Instagram sensation opens cake shop

Sweet success as Instagram sensation opens cake shop

A talented cake-maker whose impressive creations have earned her 23,500 Instagram followers has launched an eye-catching new shop.

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The 'crippling' impact of energy price rises on a Kent high street

The 'crippling' impact of energy price rises on a Kent high street

With energy bills set to spiral, we visited one Kent high street to find out how businesses are bracing themselves for the "painful" months ahead.

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Owner of run-down Peter Cushing house vows to make improvements

Owner of run-down Peter Cushing house vows to make improvements

The man who owns Peter Cushing's former home has dismissed concerns surrounding its run-down appearance - insisting it only "needs a little TLC".

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Is this UK's shortest road with speed bumps?

Is this UK's shortest road with speed bumps?

A resident has laughed off claims his road is "the UK's shortest with speed bumps" after having them put in - but admits they were a waste of money.

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Horror as iconic actor's home left to rack and ruin

Horror as iconic actor's home left to rack and ruin

Fans of actor Peter Cushing say they are "disturbed" his legacy is not being protected as his former home on the Kent coast falls into disrepair.

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'The noise all around us was deafening'

'The noise all around us was deafening'

Kent bowler Sian Honnor highlights the highs and lows of competing - and winning gold - at a home Commonwealth Games.

'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

'Don’t abandon our homes to rising sea levels'

A stretch of the Kent coast home to families and popular businesses will be surrendered to the sea as part of a "cavalier and callous" policy.

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