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Reaction: We did it the hard way

Reaction: We did it the hard way

Scott Porter has spoken of his pride after winning his first trophy as Whitstable Town manager.

New retail park stores a 'threat to town traders'

New retail park stores a 'threat to town traders'

Branches of two major chains are set to open after contentious plans for two retailers to move onto a retail park were voted through by councillors.

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Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

A protest by fishermen over Brexit negotiations has led to heated exchanges between rival groups following the arrival of Nigel Farage.

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Nigel Farage to attend trawlermen's 'burning boat' mass protest off Kent coast

Nigel Farage to attend trawlermen's 'burning boat' mass protest off Kent coast

Fisherman plan to set fire to a boat in protest at being left high and dry by 'disastrous' Brexit deal.

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Fears drone spying on women

Fears drone spying on women

Concerns have been raised about drones with cameras spying on women and following them as they walk down the street.

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Porter wary of favourites tag

Porter wary of favourites tag

Manager Scott Porter refuses to accept that Whitstable’s form makes them favourites in the Kent Senior Trophy final.

Bar staff chase thief who swiped charity pot

Bar staff chase thief who swiped charity pot

A callous thief distracted a bar worker before swiping a charity tin containing more than £100, sparking an appeal to track him down.

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Car crashes into high street pub

Car crashes into high street pub

A man has reportedly been arrested for drink driving, after colliding with a car and building.

Man charged with assaulting female PCSO

Man charged with assaulting female PCSO

The 56-year-old will appear in court today charged with assault, and breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Review: The Merchant of Venice

Review: The Merchant of Venice

This Lindley Players production is running at the Playhouse Theatre until Saturday.

School’s delight after Ofsted praise

School’s delight after Ofsted praise

A non-selective is celebrating a turnaround in its fortunes - after a new head teacher 'transformed the culture of the school'.

Mexican stand-off as bar wins bid to open at former bank

Mexican stand-off as bar wins bid to open at former bank

Councillors voted to approve contentious plans for a Mexican-inspired bar and restaurant despite objections from concerned locals.

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Call for action after town centre smashing spree

Call for action after town centre smashing spree

Business owners are calling for police to take action against vandals who targeted shop windows in a town centre smashing spree.

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VIDEO: Burst pipe floods homes with sewage

VIDEO: Burst pipe floods homes with sewage

Tonnes of sewage water has poured into homes after a waste pipe burst.

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High street butcher closes after sales slump

High street butcher closes after sales slump

An independent butcher is closing permanently today - the latest victim of a loss in town centre trade.

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Offenders create a stink after sentencing

Offenders create a stink after sentencing

Thieves jailed after stealing £1,500 of perfumes from a chemists shouted at a judge before being escorted to the cells.

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Warning after tools and copper stolen from van

Warning after tools and copper stolen from van

Police warn the public not to keep tools, gadgets, and other valuables in vehicles, following a spate of thefts.

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Jobseekers face bus fare hikes as centre closes

Jobseekers face bus fare hikes as centre closes

People searching for work will have to spend a day's budget travelling to an alternative Jobcentre when their nearest one closes.

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Yobs spoil beauty spot after snow

Yobs spoil beauty spot after snow

Volunteers left to clean up beer cans and abandoned sledges in popular green space

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Father and son help dig double-deckers out of snow

Father and son help dig double-deckers out of snow

Locals help free buses that became stuck for more than an hour on a snowy residential road.

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