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Fears boy, 15, died after taking 'contaminated drug'

Fears boy, 15, died after taking 'contaminated drug'

A father devastated by the tragic death of his son, 15, fears he may have taken a contaminated substance he believed to be a recreational drug.

'That one's for the fans' - Ward

'That one's for the fans' - Ward

Danny Ward has dedicated the three points Whitstable Town won against Redhill to the volunteers who enabled the game to go ahead.

Dog and owner rescued from mud

Dog and owner rescued from mud

A dog and his owner had to be rescued by coastguard teams after the animal plunged off the side of a harbour wall and his owner waded in to save him.

Teenager dies after being found unwell

Teenager dies after being found unwell

Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a teenage boy.

Ward - 'We don't get credit we deserve'

Ward - 'We don't get credit we deserve'

Danny Ward says he and brother Jim don’t get the credit they deserve for their historic exploits at Ramsgate, where they return with Whitstable.

Owner protects puppy as dogs attack

Owner protects puppy as dogs attack

Susan Olsen lay on top of her six-month-old terrier Robbie to shield him as bigger dogs tore into him.

Fourth time lucky for Gregg?

Fourth time lucky for Gregg?

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, who lives in Kent, is hoping he will finally be lucky in love after popping the question to his girlfriend.

Ward pleas for fans to be patient as Town slip into mid-table

Ward pleas for fans to be patient as Town slip into mid-table

Whitstable Town joint-manager Danny Ward has asked the club’s supporters to be patient while he and his brother Jim build a new team at The Belmont.

Disabled man attacked in the street by gang of youths

Disabled man attacked in the street by gang of youths

A gang of youths taunted a disabled man in the street before launching an assault and punching him repeatedly in the face.

Boy knocked down by car near school

Boy knocked down by car near school

A 13-year-old schoolboy is being treated by paramedics this morning after he was hit by a car.

Vet's suicide by lethal injection

Vet's suicide by lethal injection

A vet took his own life by injecting himself with a drug used to put down animals, because he feared debts would force him to close down his surgery.

Ward: Time to make amends

Ward: Time to make amends

Whitstable Town joint-manager Danny Ward is hoping for a change of fortune when his side play Guernsey at Belmont on Saturday.

Biker airlifted to hospital after Thanet Way smash

Biker airlifted to hospital after Thanet Way smash

A motorcyclist has been seriously hurt in a crash which shut a busy dual carriageway for two hours.

Appeal after 90-year-old knocked down by car

Appeal after 90-year-old knocked down by car

Police have appealed for witnesses after a 90-year-old man hit by a car was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries.

Serial self-abuser spotted naked on cycle path

Serial self-abuser spotted naked on cycle path

A man banned from going to parks and churchyards for touching himself in public has been jailed after doing it again on a cycle path.

Rush hour delays after three crashes on the same road

Rush hour delays after three crashes on the same road

There were tailbacks for rush hour drivers this morning after three crashes happened within minutes of each other on the same road.

Lorry loses control and overturns

Lorry loses control and overturns

Road closed as heavy goods vehicle comes off carriageway

Woman found at water's edge after 'wrist slashing'

Woman found at water's edge after 'wrist slashing'

Onlookers saw a woman collapse just feet from a Michelin-starred restaurant after an apparent suicide bid.

Festive frustration for Whitstable traders

Festive frustration for Whitstable traders

Town traders say they are "disappointed" the High Street will close on Wednesday to allow delayed repair work to be carried out.

Family 'minutes from disaster' in toxic fumes blaze

Family 'minutes from disaster' in toxic fumes blaze

A family have stocked up on smoke alarms after toxic fumes seeped through their home in a dehumidifier blaze.

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