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Arrest after supermarket 'hammer attack'

Arrest after supermarket 'hammer attack'

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after reportedly attacking a Co-op employee with a hammer.

Woman freed from crash

Woman freed from crash

Paramedics are said to have treated a woman who was freed from a two-vehicle crash by removing the roof of a vehicle.

Ten-fold rise in 'dangerous' oyster racks

Ten-fold rise in 'dangerous' oyster racks

A company boss has defended a dramatic rise in trestles on a Kent beach.

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Baby abuser in £5k petrol station raid

Baby abuser in £5k petrol station raid

A mum behind bars for abusing her baby boy raided a petrol station and a village post office after he was taken into foster care.

Man detained after 'laying on tracks'

Man detained after 'laying on tracks'

A video has emerged showing officers heading out onto railway tracks after reports a man was laying down on the line.

Man trapped between wall and minibus

Man trapped between wall and minibus

Fire crews have used a winch to move a minibus trapping a man after a crash this morning.

Mum's donation plea as treatment gets go-ahead

Mum's donation plea as treatment gets go-ahead

The family of a 3-year-old with a brain tumour have two months to raise £300,000 for a potentially lifesaving treatment.

Alleged drug-driver arrested after M20 crash

Alleged drug-driver arrested after M20 crash

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following a motorway crash.

Warning after man finds 'conman' searching home

Warning after man finds 'conman' searching home

Locals are warned to look out for bogus callers, after an imposter was allegedly found rifling through a residential property.

Boys to enter search for town's queen for first time

Boys to enter search for town's queen for first time

A carnival court branded 'sexist and archaic' will welcome boys for the first time in its 121-year history.

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Reaction: We did it the hard way

Reaction: We did it the hard way

Scott Porter has spoken of his pride after winning his first trophy as Whitstable Town manager.

New retail park stores a 'threat to town traders'

New retail park stores a 'threat to town traders'

Branches of two major chains are set to open after contentious plans for two retailers to move onto a retail park were voted through by councillors.

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Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

A protest by fishermen over Brexit negotiations has led to heated exchanges between rival groups following the arrival of Nigel Farage.

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Nigel Farage to attend trawlermen's 'burning boat' mass protest off Kent coast

Nigel Farage to attend trawlermen's 'burning boat' mass protest off Kent coast

Fisherman plan to set fire to a boat in protest at being left high and dry by 'disastrous' Brexit deal.

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Fears drone spying on women

Fears drone spying on women

Concerns have been raised about drones with cameras spying on women and following them as they walk down the street.

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Porter wary of favourites tag

Porter wary of favourites tag

Manager Scott Porter refuses to accept that Whitstable’s form makes them favourites in the Kent Senior Trophy final.

Bar staff chase thief who swiped charity pot

Bar staff chase thief who swiped charity pot

A callous thief distracted a bar worker before swiping a charity tin containing more than £100, sparking an appeal to track him down.

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Car crashes into high street pub

Car crashes into high street pub

A man has reportedly been arrested for drink driving, after colliding with a car and building.

Man charged with assaulting female PCSO

Man charged with assaulting female PCSO

The 56-year-old will appear in court today charged with assault, and breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Review: The Merchant of Venice

Review: The Merchant of Venice

This Lindley Players production is running at the Playhouse Theatre until Saturday.

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