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Football club apology over fireworks cancellation

Football club apology over fireworks cancellation

Chairman Gary Johnson says he is "desperately disappointed" the club missed out hosting one of their biggest community events.

Police believe clothes found on beach belong to missing woman

Police believe clothes found on beach belong to missing woman

A pile of clothing found on a beach are thought to belong to a missing 57-year-old woman, police have confirmed.

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

A pervert was finally brought to justice after two victims came forward - uncovering a series of offences dating back to the 1970s.

Man suffers head injuries after street attack

Man suffers head injuries after street attack

A man was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after being attacked in the town centre.

Ward's Premier ambition

Ward's Premier ambition

Whitstable Town joint-boss Jim Ward is vowing to bring success to the club but knows there will be disappointments along the way.

Woman taken to hospital after roof blaze

Woman taken to hospital after roof blaze

An elderly woman was taken to hospital in the early hours today after a fire broke out in Island Wall, Whitstable.

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

An area in Kent is to trial ground-breaking access to GPs seven days a week from this weekend.

Dog kicker denies animal cruelty

Dog kicker denies animal cruelty

A pet owner who kicked a greyhound to death on a beach has denied causing it unnecessary suffering.

Frenchman 'haunts' Moroccan restaurant

Frenchman 'haunts' Moroccan restaurant

A dead French rail worker is adding extra spice at a Moroccan restaurant... with haunting on the menu!

Ward looks on the bright side

Ward looks on the bright side

Danny Ward admits Whitstable's early FA Trophy exit was a disappointment but prefers to look at the bigger picture nearly three months into the job.

Eels found dying after sewage spill

Eels found dying after sewage spill

A water giant has admitted breaching rules - which led to more than 100 eels dying in a sewage spill just before an oyster festival.

Ryman League and FA Trophy picture gallery

Ryman League and FA Trophy picture gallery

Pictures from weekend games involving Kent teams in Ryman League and FA Trophy action

Post Office drops controversial move into high street supermarket

Post Office drops controversial move into high street supermarket

Campaigners and unions are celebrating in a seaside town as Post Office bosses vow to think again.

Merman outfit quite a tail!

Merman outfit quite a tail!

A charity worker who bought a merman costume to promote a sponsored swim was shocked to find the black latex suit was actually... a gimp suit.

Amber bids for singing stardom

Amber bids for singing stardom

The 13-year-old Canterbury pupil hopes to have the X-Factor when she perform in the regional finals of a national talent competition.

Crabzilla puts comic off seaside move

Crabzilla puts comic off seaside move

The thought of having a 50ft sea monster dubbed "Crabzilla" as a neighbour has put off TV comic Frank Skinner from moving to a Kent seaside town.

Morrisons to open next week

Morrisons to open next week

The supermarket giant will open its doors in Whitstable High Street next week, creating 20 new jobs for the town.

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

The man behind the image of the colossal crustacean dubbed Crabzilla has revealed all...

Post Office fears raised

Post Office fears raised

Business leaders are worried Whitstable will be left without a post office weeks after bosses announced a franchise partner to move the service.

Ward keen on Trophy repeat

Ward keen on Trophy repeat

On the eve of their first foray into FA Trophy action this season, Whitstable joint-boss Danny Ward wants to emulate the Oystermen’s 2013 success.

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