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Saturday, May 25 2013

Your local news for Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay and Whitstable...
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Three-car smash closes Old Thanet Way

A pile-up on the Old Thanet Way near Chestfield has closed the road in both directions.

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24/05/13

Curfew for protester who dropped stink bombs in ballot box

A campaigner who sparked a police alert when he dropped stink bombs in a ballot box today said he was protesting against publicity given to UKIP.

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24/05/13

Comic promises Kent visit at brewery ad launch

Celebrity Ben Miller pledges to visit Faversham after becoming the face of Spitfire ale, which is brewed in the town.

24/05/13

Park p-p-picks up a penguin

Kent's first hand-reared rare baby penguins have hatched at a wildlife park to the delight of experts.

24/05/13

Suspect in £3k raid caught on camera

The owner of a property burgled in the middle of the day wants help to track down a man captured on CCTV.

24/05/13

Man feared dead after P&O ferry plunge is from Whitstable

A 30-year-old ferry passenger feared dead after he is thought to have fallen from a cross-Channel ferry lived in Whitstable, it has been revealed.

24/05/13

Double trouble as twins enter same beauty pageant

They may be identical, but twins Kellis and Cassey are hoping to split the judges' votes in a national beauty contest.

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24/05/13

Stranger strikes again as more schoolgirls targeted

A school has issued a warning to parents after a man who tried to lure a schoolgirl back to his house struck again.

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23/05/13

Botched Iraq war fuelling terrorist attacks, says MP

In the wake of the Woolwich soldier murder, MP Julian Brazier says Britain must accept its actions in Iraq have allowed extremism to flourish.

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23/05/13

Canterbury muslims fear revenge attacks

The city's muslim community has been warned about going out at night after the murder of a soldier in London by alleged Islamic extremists.

23/05/13

Today's Sport

Scally delighted with savings on medical bills

Manager Martin Allen's policy with injuries last season saved Gillingham around £50,000 in medical bills and club chairman Paul Scally is delighted.

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24/05/13

Northeast says Kent must remain positive

Opener Sam Northeast has reflected on Kent’s disappointing start to the season but insists the squad are working hard to get back on track.

24/05/13

Harmison hoping to grab his chance

Ben Harmison wants to take advantage of his recall to the Kent side and make the place his own.

24/05/13

Tredwell calls for backing from fans

Captain James Tredwell has urged Kent fans to get behind the team as they prepare for a hectic few days.

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23/05/13

Clifford says ground deal will boost Kent on the field

Jamie Clifford insists the renaming of the St Lawrence Ground will give Kent a better chance of being competitive on the field.

23/05/13

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