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Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

06 July 2019

Police have launched an investigation after footage emerged showing the moment a passer-by allegedly set fire to a cab parked in a driveway.

Beer gets brand revamp for summer

Beer gets brand revamp for summer

05 July 2019

Popular range will see new labels and one variety renamed ahead of busy summer sales.

William Hill to close 700 high street stores

William Hill to close 700 high street stores

04 July 2019

Betting firm says some 4,500 jobs could be lost as a result of the move.

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Everything you need to know about this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival

Everything you need to know about this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival

04 July 2019

The full line-up for this year's Whitstable Oyster Festival has been announced - featuring the return of some old favourites and some new additions.

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Kent road one of Britain's most dangerous

Kent road one of Britain's most dangerous

04 July 2019

A notorious Kent road has been listed one of the most dangerous in the country.

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East Kent Housing future hangs in balance

East Kent Housing future hangs in balance

01 July 2019

The future of East Kent Housing is in doubt after four councils embroiled in a safety scandal launched reviews into the service.

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Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

01 July 2019

Concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman - and a man fled on foot when police arrived.

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Call for Co-op security after yobs run riot and mug shopper

Call for Co-op security after yobs run riot and mug shopper

01 July 2019

Customers say security needs to be stepped up at an "unsafe" Co-op after a man was assaulted.

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Person struck by train

Person struck by train

29 June 2019

Train services were halted for several hours after a pedestrian was hit.

Council rents set to rocket

Council rents set to rocket

27 June 2019

Council rents are set to rocket by almost £300 a month for new tenants in a drastic move to plug a multi-million pound hole in town hall finances.

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Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

25 June 2019

A driver who took a cocktail of drugs before sparking a 90mph police chase was sentenced in court today.

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

24 June 2019

A jealous thug - who launched a sickening attack on his pregnant girlfriend - smirked in court today before being jailed.

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Church tries to block wine bar opening

Church tries to block wine bar opening

24 June 2019

A new wine bar has been granted a licence despite a complaint by church officials.

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Arrests after late-night brawl

Arrests after late-night brawl

22 June 2019

Two men have been arrested after a late-night brawl.

Comedy proves charity begins at home

Comedy proves charity begins at home

21 June 2019

Find out the hilarious consequences of the secrets hidden by a shop's staff in a new farce.

Council house boss leaves amid gas checks scandal

Council house boss leaves amid gas checks scandal

20 June 2019

The property director of East Kent Housing has left the company after hundreds of gas boiler checks were missed.

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Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

19 June 2019

Patients have just a few days remaining to sign up to join a panel allowing them to help decide the future of hospitals in east Kent.

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Sinkhole opens in residential street

Sinkhole opens in residential street

19 June 2019

The county council has placed a barrier around a hazardous-looking hole that opened in a town road.

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Train driver saw woman hours before tragic death on railway line

Train driver saw woman hours before tragic death on railway line

17 June 2019

Train drivers have been ordered to report suspicious activity following death of a woman who stepped in front of a train.

GP surgery facing closure

GP surgery facing closure

17 June 2019

A doctors' surgery has launched a consultation to see how patients would react to it being shut down.

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