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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

A man has died after being hit by a train, prompting emergency services to seal off a railway station and halt services.

Stand up and be counted

Stand up and be counted

Whitstable manager Scott Porter wants his players to step up and fight as they battle to remain in Bostik South East.

300-home bid set to be refused

300-home bid set to be refused

A plan to build 300 homes is expected to be turned down by councillors.

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Ex-cops say PCSOs are 'as much use as cardboard cut-outs'

Ex-cops say PCSOs are 'as much use as cardboard cut-outs'

Two former policemen are calling for more officers in a seaside town to help combat crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Off-duty policemen rush to save golfer in cardiac arrest

Off-duty policemen rush to save golfer in cardiac arrest

Two off-duty police officers have been praised for their quick thinking after administering CPR to a man who collapsed on a golf course.

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Motorcyclist dies after collision

Motorcyclist dies after collision

A motorbike rider died following impact with an SUV yesterday.

Porter wants a reaction

Porter wants a reaction

Manager Scott Porter has questioned Whitstable’s passion and desire ahead of the crucial derby showdown at Herne Bay.

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Phone fraudster warning after doorstep encounter

Phone fraudster warning after doorstep encounter

An IT expert who confronted a suspected identity fraudster after filming him loitering outside his home is warning people to be on their guard.

Bus hits scaffolding in town centre

Bus hits scaffolding in town centre

A bus has crashed into scaffolding outside a high street shop.

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Town centre road to shut for a month

Town centre road to shut for a month

A main route through town is set to shut for several weeks so work can be carried out on a controversial seafront development.

Two arrested after search

Two arrested after search

Two men stopped by police last night are now in custody.

‘Have a heart’ says woman fined while taking elderly aunt to GP

‘Have a heart’ says woman fined while taking elderly aunt to GP

A woman was left counting the cost of a good deed after being slapped with a hefty fine while taking her elderly aunt to the doctor.

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Oystermen dragged into dogfight

Oystermen dragged into dogfight

Whitstable Town manager Scott Porter admits that his side have been dragged into the Bostik South East fight for survival.

Galleries closed after bathroom flood

Galleries closed after bathroom flood

An arts and community centre has closed its galleries after water leaked from a men's bathroom into rooms exhibiting artwork.

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Ex-employee sues charity for £150k after ice fall

Ex-employee sues charity for £150k after ice fall

A woman is suing her former employer for £150,000 after she fell on ice and injured herself at work.

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Harbour’s festival snub could see switch to Bay

Harbour’s festival snub could see switch to Bay

Events organisers hoping to hold a star-studded music festival are considering alternative venues after they were turned down by the harbour board.

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Metal detectorists who struck gold: ‘It’s like winning lottery’

Metal detectorists who struck gold: ‘It’s like winning lottery’

A metal detectorist who unearthed what looked like a chocolate coin was stunned to discover it could be a gold pendant dating back to the 6th century.

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Gangs wreaking havoc in town

Gangs wreaking havoc in town

Residents are demanding police action amid a spike in anti-social behaviour by gangs of youths.

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Inquest opens into death of woman found in sea

Inquest opens into death of woman found in sea

An inquest has opened into the death of a 67-year-old whose body was found in the water.

Route closed for four months - and still no sign of roadworks

Route closed for four months - and still no sign of roadworks

Neighbours have blasted the county council for closing a road for four months without carrying out repairs.

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