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Cinema won't show blockbusters

Cinema won't show blockbusters

Residents have responded with outrage to news a proposed cinema would only show films of “local historical and community interest”.

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Whitstable are getting there

Whitstable are getting there

Scott Porter's Whitstable Town side have kept three clean sheets in a row in the Bostik South East

Campaigners angry over council's handling of 'cinema' proposal

Campaigners angry over council's handling of 'cinema' proposal

Residents keen for a new cinema have had their hopes dashed as it has emerged the facility would only show films of local and historical interest.

Crossing dubbed ‘magnet for tragedy’ set to close

Crossing dubbed ‘magnet for tragedy’ set to close

A notorious level crossing where four people have lost their lives in recent years is set to shut.

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Vandalism-hit farmhouse loses listed status

Vandalism-hit farmhouse loses listed status

An 18th century farmhouse has been taken off the National Heritage List and will be demolished.

Porter wants good run in league

Porter wants good run in league

Whitstable Town have three matches in the Bostik South East over the next week

Woman threatened with hammer

Woman threatened with hammer

A woman was threatened by a man wielding a hammer in a frightening robbery bid.

Seal of approval to spread joy

Seal of approval to spread joy

A mum whose sister tragically died is hoping to spread happiness to others... with a giant seal costume.

Emergency services scrambled after police notice gas smell

Emergency services scrambled after police notice gas smell

Police, engineers and the fire service have been called to deal with gas leak.

Shock as tennis talent, nine, dies from allergic reaction

Shock as tennis talent, nine, dies from allergic reaction

The heartbroken family of one of the country’s most talented young tennis players is determined to continue her legacy following her shock death.

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Porter to add two new players

Porter to add two new players

Whitstable Town face Bognor Regis in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Pair attacked for their wallets

Pair attacked for their wallets

Police are hunting a group of teenagers who attacked two men in a town centre while trying to steal their wallets.

VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

An incredible natural phenomenon has been captured off the Kent coast.

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Pony rescued from dyke

Pony rescued from dyke

A mare was pulled to safety after getting trapped in a water-filled dyke.

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Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

An exotic plant growing on a ring road has produced an eye-catching 25ft tall flower stalk.

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Porter looking for reaction

Porter looking for reaction

Whitstable boss Scott Porter expects an immediate bounce back after shipping four goals on bank holiday Monday.

Power cut in high street

Power cut in high street

At least one shop has closed after an electrical fault has caused a high street power outage.

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Restaurant's plea to customers after card machine failure

Restaurant's plea to customers after card machine failure

A charity-run social enterprise has lost hundreds of pounds after a card payment system failed.

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Grief of parents whose son choked on piece of toast

Grief of parents whose son choked on piece of toast

The parents of a voluntary worker who died after choking on a piece of toast do not want his death to be in vain.

Damage to cars sparks police search

Damage to cars sparks police search

A damaged car windscreen has sparked a search for a man police believe may be able to help their investigation.

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