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Children caught playing 'chicken' on train tracks

Children caught playing 'chicken' on train tracks

10 October 2018

A driver stopped his train to warn three children about the dangers of playing near a notorious crossing.

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Bishop of Dover to retire

Bishop of Dover to retire

09 October 2018

The Bishop of Dover, who took aim at the Government's handling of Universal Credit this summer, has announced he is to retire after nine years.

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Armed police called to double murder house

Armed police called to double murder house

08 October 2018

Firearms officers have arrested a man after being called to a house which was the scene of a double murder in 2016.

Closure of rail crossing welcomed by tragic teen’s family

Closure of rail crossing welcomed by tragic teen’s family

08 October 2018

A family have welcomed the closure of a "dangerous" rail crossing where four people have lost their lives.

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Devoted mum 'never got over' teen son's death

Devoted mum 'never got over' teen son's death

07 October 2018

A mother-of-three described as "the life and soul" struggled to come to terms with the tragic death of her 15-year-old son, an inquest has heard.

First Class school photos out now

First Class school photos out now

05 October 2018

Our hugely popular First Class supplement featuring children from across the area is out in newspapers today.

Hammer-wielding petrol station robber jailed

Hammer-wielding petrol station robber jailed

04 October 2018

A violent robber who threatened petrol station staff with a hammer and slapped a female worker during a terrifying raid has been jailed.

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VIDEO: Take a sneak peek inside luxury seafront flats

VIDEO: Take a sneak peek inside luxury seafront flats

04 October 2018

A former seaside snooker club has now been transformed into high-end apartments and commercial space.

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The ghost street left abandoned

The ghost street left abandoned

04 October 2018

More than 30 empty family homes have been left to go to rack and ruin in a once-picturesque cul-de-sac.

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A second helping of the Whistable Food Festival

A second helping of the Whistable Food Festival

03 October 2018

A fictional restaurant will come to life and top chefs will rustle up special treats as part of the second WhitFood festival.

Restaurant gains Michelin star 10 months after opening

Restaurant gains Michelin star 10 months after opening

02 October 2018

A restaurant opened by a 26-year-old chef just 10 months ago has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the culinary world.

E-fit released in attempted robbery probe

E-fit released in attempted robbery probe

30 September 2018

Police have released an image as they investigate the attempted robbery of a woman.

Cameras at grot spots to film fly-tippers

Cameras at grot spots to film fly-tippers

28 September 2018

Fly-tippers are being warned "Big Brother might be watching" them as newly installed mobile cameras have been credited with cleaning up the district.

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Cinema plans take step forward

Cinema plans take step forward

27 September 2018

A campaign for a new cinema has been met with strong support from the Harbour Board.

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Diners evacuated over fire scare

Diners evacuated over fire scare

27 September 2018

Fire crews responded to reports of smoke billowing from a harbour building.

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Shaken or stirred by the sea

Shaken or stirred by the sea

27 September 2018

Oysters and sunsets may be among Whitstable's charms, but one man is also whipping up a storm behind the bar with cocktails.

Are housing plans 'apocalyptic'?

Are housing plans 'apocalyptic'?

26 September 2018

Barely a brick has been laid on some of the county's biggest housing developments planned for decades leaving their future in doubt.

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Beach lifeguard cover fears

Beach lifeguard cover fears

26 September 2018

A popular beach may not have cover on bank holidays as providing lifeguards has been deemed too expensive.

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Woman pulled from sea

Woman pulled from sea

25 September 2018

A woman has been pulled from the sea and taken to hospital after coastguard, police and ambulance crews were called to a beach.

Dramatic rescue being shown on TV

Dramatic rescue being shown on TV

25 September 2018

The rescue of two men left clinging to their upturned dinghy for more than two hours is to get national attention.

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