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'Where is our park and ride?'

'Where is our park and ride?'

Council criticised for 'neglecting' potential park and ride that could alleviate parking and congestion in a town centre.

Daring sea swim in aid of poorly Poppy

Daring sea swim in aid of poorly Poppy

Eight swimmers are braving strong currents and jellyfish in the hope of raising £50,000 for a little girl's brain tumour treatment.

Porter makes two signings

Porter makes two signings

Michael Jenner and Sam Welch have both joined Whitstable.

Scouts launch 35th Christmas postal service

Scouts launch 35th Christmas postal service

Youngsters hope to deliver more than 10,000 Christmas cards across the area this month.

Hammer attack on charity shop

Hammer attack on charity shop

A charity shop has been burgled and other stores vandalised in a town centre smashing spree.

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'Dogs aren’t Christmas presents' warns charity

'Dogs aren’t Christmas presents' warns charity

More than 150 calls were made to a Kent dogs charity last Christmas, by people wanting to give up their pets.

Small margins the difference

Small margins the difference

Scott Porter believes Whitstable Town are not far from being a top six side in the Bostik South East.

Teen launches business selling hand-delivered fish

Teen launches business selling hand-delivered fish

An entrepreneurial 16-year-old has started a fish-selling business in his home town.

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Car stolen in daylight burglary

Car stolen in daylight burglary

A BMW and cash have been stolen during a burglary in a residential street.

Man attacked by intruder who tried to steal puppy

Man attacked by intruder who tried to steal puppy

A dog owner was left bloodied and concussed after he was attacked while trying to stop an intruder snatching his puppy.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease hits schools and nurseries

Hand, foot and mouth disease hits schools and nurseries

A highly contagious illness has been reported at several schools and nurseries in Kent.

Porter sets out target for Whitstable

Porter sets out target for Whitstable

Whitstable Town face a tough test on Saturday when they travel to second place Hastings United in the Bostik South East.

Anger of mum scalped in horror crash

Anger of mum scalped in horror crash

A mother has hit out after a driver prosecuted for causing a serious crash ended up with just points on his licence.

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Travellers block medical centre car park

Travellers block medical centre car park

Medical practice bosses fear severe disruption after the arrival of a traveller encampment left 40 staff unable to use a car park.

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Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences

Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences

A 23-year-old has been arrested after cannabis and a "large block of cocaine" were seized when a car was stopped by police.

Pensioner found hypothermic in freezing home hours before death

Pensioner found hypothermic in freezing home hours before death

Housing chiefs admit there are lessons to be learned after the death of a pensioner struck down with hypothermia at a freezing council home.

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Impromptu WWI tribute announced after news beacon will not be lit

Impromptu WWI tribute announced after news beacon will not be lit

A community is rallying together to honour those who lost their lives in the First World War - after news their beacon will not be lit this evening.

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Remembrance beacons not lit over safety concerns

Remembrance beacons not lit over safety concerns

Two coastal towns will not be lighting beacons this Remembrance Sunday after embers almost injured crowd members and set fire to a building.

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Hammer attacker 'too emotional' for sentence

Hammer attacker 'too emotional' for sentence

The “hammer kisser” who tried to murder a pensioner by repeatedly beating her until she collapsed was “too emotional” to appear in court today.

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Woman suffers head injuries after being knocked down

Woman suffers head injuries after being knocked down

A woman thought to be in her 20s has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on a residential road.

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