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Worker engulfed by fireball could smell flesh burning

Worker engulfed by fireball could smell flesh burning

A gas company has been fined £1.2 million after an employee suffered traumatic injuries when a main burst into flames.

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We need to finish teams off

We need to finish teams off

Whitstable Town have struggled for goals in the Bostik South East scoring 11 in 11 games.

Man guilty of savagely attacking woman with hammer

Man guilty of savagely attacking woman with hammer

A man who subjected a terrified pensioner to a vicious hammer attack will be sentenced tomorrow after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder.

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Man hit by train was 'doting dad' to daughter, 10

Man hit by train was 'doting dad' to daughter, 10

A 40-year-old holiday park worker struck and killed by a train five days ago was an "amazing father" to his heartbroken daughter.

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Developer's bid to catch vandals

Developer's bid to catch vandals

A developer has sworn to catch vandals who defaced his business park and haul them before the courts.

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Pensioner suffers 'savage' hammer attack

Pensioner suffers 'savage' hammer attack

A 71-year-old was allegedly attacked with a frying pan and claw hammer because she refused to lend a friend money.

Plans for 20mph limit on 28 streets

Plans for 20mph limit on 28 streets

Anti-speeding campaigners have secured backing for lower speed limits in more than 25 streets.

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Teen arrested in robbery probe

Teen arrested in robbery probe

A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery in a town centre.

Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Train lines have reopened after a man died when he was hit by a train.

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Leaders needed at Whitstable

Leaders needed at Whitstable

Whitstable manager Scott Porter is looking to bring in a player who can add leadership

Warning as eggs thrown at people and buildings

Warning as eggs thrown at people and buildings

Yobs are terrorising residents by throwing eggs at homes and smashing glass in play parks.

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Michelin-starred restaurant opens new luxury cabins

Michelin-starred restaurant opens new luxury cabins

Take a peek inside new luxury bed-and-breakfast accommodation at an award-winning Kent restaurant.

Chance to progress

Chance to progress

Whitstable Town travel to Brentwood Town for their first qualifying round match in the FA Trophy

Fraudsters' bid to get cut-price deal

Fraudsters' bid to get cut-price deal

A 40-year-old driver who fell victim to a cunning car scam is warning other motorists to beware.

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Pensioner puts 'half-house' on the market for £320,000

Pensioner puts 'half-house' on the market for £320,000

A 91-year-old is selling his half of a "unique" seafront property which is split in two by a wall.

Loving life on the road

Loving life on the road

In-form Whitstable are relishing another away game as they gear up for their biggest league game of the season so far.

Loss of lollipop lady 'puts children's lives at risk'

Loss of lollipop lady 'puts children's lives at risk'

Parents have responded in anger to news the county council will no longer be funding a crossing supervisor outside an infant school.

Probe exposes 'sickening' puppy smuggling trade

Probe exposes 'sickening' puppy smuggling trade

An investigation by a charity has revealed the horrific conditions endured by dogs that are smuggled to the UK.

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Lifeboat launched three times in three days

Lifeboat launched three times in three days

A lifeboat rescued a drifting sailor last week, one of three call-outs in three days.

Is this the end for 121-year-old Kent carnival?

Is this the end for 121-year-old Kent carnival?

The fate of a historic carnival hangs in the balance after its entire committee calls it a day.

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