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Parking fines nightmare for NHS staff

Parking fines nightmare for NHS staff

Workers at a GP surgery are at their end of their tether after being "incorrectly issued" more than 100 fines.

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Mum's warning after son approached by men in car

Mum's warning after son approached by men in car

Police are investigating after a 13-year-old was approached by a group of suspicious men while walking home.

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Police seize taser from teenager after 'fight'

Police seize taser from teenager after 'fight'

Police confiscated drugs and a weapon from a teenager after an alleged town centre fight.

Tree nearly falls on church-goers

Tree nearly falls on church-goers

A church has suffered a double dose of bad luck after winds caused a tree branch to fall at its entrance hours after it was vandalised.

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Saviour of town’s carnival hints at Victorian theme

Saviour of town’s carnival hints at Victorian theme

A carnival has been saved from extinction by an author who hopes to transform it into a Victorian-themed extravaganza.

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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