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Campaign launched in memory of beloved Joe

Campaign launched in memory of beloved Joe

The family of a teenager who was killed when he was struck by a train have launched a fundraising appeal in his memory.

Police appeal after tragic schoolboy spotted near beach

Police appeal after tragic schoolboy spotted near beach

A schoolboy killed when he was struck by a train was walking on a beach a little more than an hour before the tragedy, it has emerged.

Teen hit and killed by train named

Teen hit and killed by train named

A 16-year-old who died after being struck by a train has been described as a "gentle, kind, giving and caring person".

Epic battle over seafront plot reaches High Court

Epic battle over seafront plot reaches High Court

A top judge has been told a Kent council sold off a piece of land for a fraction of its true value.

Man exposes himself to lone woman

Man exposes himself to lone woman

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man followed a lone woman before exposing himself.

Man dies after being hit by a train

Man dies after being hit by a train

A man has died after being struck by a train at Whitstable, British Transport Police confirm.

Driver's 100mph police chase with pregnant girlfriend

Driver's 100mph police chase with pregnant girlfriend

A banned driver who led police on a 100mph chase claimed he was concerned about his pregnant girlfriend.

Builder who took £54k from OAP told to pay back just £1

Builder who took £54k from OAP told to pay back just £1

A cowboy builder who ripped off an 82-year-old has been ordered by a judge to cough up a quid.

Firefighters called to blaze in skip

Firefighters called to blaze in skip

Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky over major route this afternoon.

Man treated after washing machine fire

Man treated after washing machine fire

A man had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a washing machine fire broke out at a house early this morning.

Armed police rush to graveyard

Armed police rush to graveyard

Firearms officers were called to a cemetery following reports a man had a gun and was going to use it.

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

A female motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash between a moped and a car outside a supermarket.

Driver injured after car overturns

Driver injured after car overturns

At least one person has been injured in a crash that left a car on its roof this evening.

Teen avoids jail after 'bonnet surfing' pal seriously hurt

Teen avoids jail after 'bonnet surfing' pal seriously hurt

A teenager who allowed his best friend to “bonnet surf” on his Peugeot - resulting in him suffering life-changing head injuries - has avoided jail.

Lights still out for Christmas switch-on

Lights still out for Christmas switch-on

A town's Christmas lights switch-on will remain cancelled despite a flood of donations.

Christmas lights celebrations axed after fundraising flop

Christmas lights celebrations axed after fundraising flop

A town has scrapped its Christmas lights switch-on - due to be performed by a national DJ - after a fundraising appeal missed its target by thousands.

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

Stunned veterans are said to have left a Remembrance Day service in disgust at a vicar who used her sermon to preach about Donald Trump and Brexit.

Teen's pain hell prompts thoughts of amputation

Teen's pain hell prompts thoughts of amputation

A teenager is so disabled by pain she is considering paying to have her leg amputated.

Dog found tied to fence 100 miles from home

Dog found tied to fence 100 miles from home

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a flea-ridden dog was found tied to a garden gate in a different county.

I will fight back against flytippers, pledges developer

I will fight back against flytippers, pledges developer

A property mogul has had enough of flytippers dumping rubbish on his estates, saying he will catch and prosecute those dropping the waste.

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