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‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

Just two fish and chip shops remain in arguably Kent’s most popular coastal town, and we went to find out why...

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Police probe after duo attacked in town centre

Police probe after duo attacked in town centre

Police are hunting suspects after two men were assaulted in a town centre.
The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

A shadowy “monster” caught on camera off Kent’s coast has reignited the fable of Crabzilla.

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CCTV image released after woman reportedly ‘touched inappropriately’

CCTV image released after woman reportedly ‘touched inappropriately’

Police investigating a sexual assault have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help them.
Coyle adds to squad further ahead of season-opener

Coyle adds to squad further ahead of season-opener

Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle has made three signings on the eve of the new season.
The Oystermen’s attitude becomes spot-on

The Oystermen’s attitude becomes spot-on

Boss Jamie Coyle has sensed a mentality shift from Whitstable in the latter stages of pre-season - ahead of the real action.
Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

A much-loved dad-of-four who “always had a story to tell” has died, leaving his family heartbroken.

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The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

Five Kent restaurants have secured spots in this year’s Good Food Guide, including places specialising in Japanese comfort food and tapas.

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Dog owner’s anxious wait as Staffie faces being put down after attack

Dog owner’s anxious wait as Staffie faces being put down after attack

A dog owner faces an anxious wait to see if his Staffordshire bull terrier cross will be put down after it attacked another man.

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Coyle ready to make his move

Coyle ready to make his move

There will be plenty of player movement in the next few weeks, predicts Whitstable boss Jamie Coyle.
Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

A shop owner who helped provide and repair bicycles for generations of families in his hometown has died.

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Ex-manager stands in the Oystermen’s way

Ex-manager stands in the Oystermen’s way

The FA Cup draw has thrown up a hotly-anticipated match for Whitstable Town.
‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

A mum-of-three booked an £8,000 holiday for her young family – only to have her bid for a passport denied by officials claiming she was not British

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Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

A pair have been convicted of wounding a waiter near a train station, after a trial in which they pinned the fault on each other.

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Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

A man on trial accused of a joint knife attack on a waiter claims he only gave chase after a ‘misunderstanding’ over a missing phone.
‘We’re not NIMBYs, we don’t hate SEN children - but don’t build school here’

‘We’re not NIMBYs, we don’t hate SEN children - but don’t build school here’

Plans for a new special educational needs school have hit a stumbling block as campaigners want the land to be granted ‘village green’ status.

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Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

Burger King worker blames alleyway stabbing on sister’s boyfriend

A Burger King employee accused of repeatedly stabbing a waiter in an alley has blamed his sister’s boyfriend for the violence.
FA Cup draw 2024/25

FA Cup draw 2024/25

The draw has been made for the opening rounds of the FA Cup - with one manager facing the club he left at the end of last season.
Scoring trialist offered terms

Scoring trialist offered terms

Whitstable’s goalscoring midweek trialist has already done enough to impress boss Jamie Coyle.
Six Kent restaurants owned by same company to close this week

Six Kent restaurants owned by same company to close this week

Six restaurants owned by the same company will shut within days, bosses have confirmed.

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Opening date announced for state-of-the-art padel tennis facility coming to Kent

Opening date announced for state-of-the-art padel tennis facility coming to Kent

New courts for padel tennis, a sport which is sweeping the county, are expected to be open by September.

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Shoppers ordered to leave Bluewater for ‘unsuitable’ Halloween costumes

Shoppers ordered to leave Bluewater for ‘unsuitable’ Halloween costumes

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Missing girl, 12, last seen riding purple bike

Missing girl, 12, last seen riding purple bike
Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

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Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

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