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Sewage-dumping targets backed by MPs

Sewage-dumping targets backed by MPs

Stricter targets allowing water companies to continue dumping sewage into the sea for another 15 years 'don't go far enough', critics say.

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Teen charged with town centre shoplifting spree

Teen charged with town centre shoplifting spree

A teenage boy is due to appear in court charged with more than 20 shoplifting offences after a series of alleged sticky-fingered trips to a Co-op.

Giant 'sea monster' almost as big as dog washes up on beach

Giant 'sea monster' almost as big as dog washes up on beach

A dog-walker has described his surprise of the moment his canine companion found a "sea monster" on the beach.

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Woman 'splashed frail nan's cash on takeaways and iTunes'

Woman 'splashed frail nan's cash on takeaways and iTunes'

A granddaughter plundered more than £24,000 from her frail nan’s bank account to "fund her lifestyle", jurors have heard.

Van and tools stolen in town centre thefts

Van and tools stolen in town centre thefts

Three men have been arrested after a van and tools were stolen during two thefts in Whitstable.

Urgent works to shut road for five weeks

Urgent works to shut road for five weeks

A busy route into a town will be closed for five weeks as urgent gas works are carried out.

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Shock as high street clothes shop to close down

Shock as high street clothes shop to close down

Shoppers have described their disappointment at the news a branch of fashion brand Joules is to shut - despite earlier assurances it would stay open.

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Jake's in it for the long haul

Jake's in it for the long haul

Jake Mackenzie wants to see his career out at Whitstable - but would love to win silverware before he does so.

Graduate, 24, 'ignored cancer symptoms for months'

Graduate, 24, 'ignored cancer symptoms for months'

A graduate who ignored her own cancer symptoms for months is urging other young women to go and see a doctor if they are worried.

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Farbrace helps out with tour preparations

Farbrace helps out with tour preparations

A cricketer has worked with a Kent-born former England assistant coach ahead of an England over-60s tour of Barbados.

Bagpuss star: 'Don't build 1,300 homes on this beautiful farmland'

Bagpuss star: 'Don't build 1,300 homes on this beautiful farmland'

A star of iconic children's TV show Bagpuss is among those fighting against plans for a 1,300-home estate on a sprawling plot of farmland.

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Tougher powers given to police as youths cause havoc

Tougher powers given to police as youths cause havoc

Police have been given tougher powers to clamp down on youths causing havoc on the coast after a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

One of the UK's largest banking groups has confirmed it will be closing two high street banks in Kent later this year.

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Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Rail services were delayed this morning after a vehicle struck a bridge.

Jeffrey still has role

Jeffrey still has role

Striker James Jeffrey is still part of Whitstable’s plans.

Spoons launches bid to extend pub's opening hours

Spoons launches bid to extend pub's opening hours

A Wetherspoon pub has launched a bid to stay open into the early hours - sparking fears of more noise and anti-social behaviour.

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Quad biker confronted after causing havoc at beauty spot

Quad biker confronted after causing havoc at beauty spot

A quad biker has been accused of destroying a beauty spot by recklessly spinning his four-wheeler and churning up land.

World-famous star mocks Brits after braving Kent cold

World-famous star mocks Brits after braving Kent cold

A world-famous star with more than 27 million followers on Instagram has been seen in Kent again - this time teasing Brits over their beach habits.

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Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

A drink-driver who crashed his car into railings during a late-night trip to McDonald's called police to the scene himself.

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Family devastated after tragic death of doting dad-of-five

Family devastated after tragic death of doting dad-of-five

A close-knit community has been left “heartbroken and in disbelief” following the tragic death of a doting dad-of-five.

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