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A crackdown on “intimidating” beggars will see wardens dish out £100 fines on Kent’s busiest high street. Canterbury City Council is to use tough powers brought in following reports of the “unacceptable harassment” of residents and shoppers, particularly next to cash machines. But the pledge to tackle the issue has sparked fears those in genuine need will be caught in the crossfire of over-zealous wardens. The issue had city councillors at loggerheads as the impact of introducing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was debated. It followed the publication of a report by the council’s ro…

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