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Cox leaves Town

Cox leaves Town

Whitstable chairman Adam Lightowler has revealed the club have parted ways with manager Ian Cox by mututal consent.

School requires improvement after worrying results

School requires improvement after worrying results

Ofsted inspectors rule that the Community College Whitstable still requires improvement after a disappointing decline in GCSE grades.

Police hunt boy as car erupts into fireball

Police hunt boy as car erupts into fireball

Fire crews doused vehicles with foam to stop a car blaze spreading along a quiet residential street.

'You are a sexual predator and a bully'

'You are a sexual predator and a bully'

A sex offender who abused three victims has today been jailed for 18 years.

Man arrested after alleged assault

Man arrested after alleged assault

The police helicopter circled over Whitstable in search of male suspect following reports that a woman had been assaulted.

Oystermen look to the future

Oystermen look to the future

The new Whitstable chairman says the Oystermen’s new leadership has a long-term plan to develop the club and lay the foundations for future success.

Builder repeatedly punched customer over money row

Builder repeatedly punched customer over money row

A well-known builder who repeatedly punched a customer in the face in a row over money, leaving him with a broken nose, has been convicted of assault.

'Alleyway acid attack in broad daylight'

'Alleyway acid attack in broad daylight'

A teenager has been arrested after man in his 50s suffered facial injuries when noxious liquid was allegedly thrown at him.

Seaside land sale faces High Court review

Seaside land sale faces High Court review

Protestors are seeking judicial review of a council's sale of a prime beachfront site for a rumoured £160,000.

Man suffers serious head injuries in crash

Man suffers serious head injuries in crash

A crash victim has been transferred to a London hospital following a two-car collision on a main city centre route.

Delays clear after crash on busy dual carriageway

Delays clear after crash on busy dual carriageway

An accident on a major coastal traffic route caused vehicles to back up for two miles, but delays have now cleared.

Missing woman found after helicopter search

Missing woman found after helicopter search

A woman has been found safe and well after a large-scale search involving the police helicopter.

Brownett: Town's future in safe hands

Brownett: Town's future in safe hands

Joe Brownett has assured Whitstable fans the club are in safe hands as they prepare to welcome three new investors.

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

Heartless thieves snatched a much-loved family pet from a van - and then his frantic owners were forced to pay £200 for his safe return.

Filthy sew and sews... meet the swearing embroidery group

Filthy sew and sews... meet the swearing embroidery group

A Valentine’s exhibition of stitching and swearing is underway... and it's not suitable for children.

Discount store joins huge retail plans

Discount store joins huge retail plans

Home Bargains has been revealed as the latest addition to a business park development off the Thanet Way - and work is set to begin next month.

King issues rallying call

King issues rallying call

Whitstable striker Stuart King admits times are tough at the Belmont but says Town’s players need to show fans they will fight to the end.

Popular fruit and veg seller dies in crash

Popular fruit and veg seller dies in crash

A popular fruit and veg seller who died in a crash has been described as a "loveable rogue" and a "truly nice fellow".

Campaigners urged to back down over seafront plot sale

Campaigners urged to back down over seafront plot sale

An ongoing legal row over the sale of a plot of seafront land has been branded a waste of time and money.

Final warning to council over seafront plot sale

Final warning to council over seafront plot sale

Campaigners fighting to reverse the controversial sale of a plot of seafront land have given the council one last chance to avoid a court challenge.

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