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'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

09 November 2014
'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

As the country pays its respects to the war dead, a "mindless idiot" has vandalised a memorial dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Man rescued after car ploughs into trees

09 November 2014
Man rescued after car ploughs into trees

A man has been freed from wreckage and rushed to hospital after his car swerved off the road and ploughed into trees.

Pharmacy staff 'held at knifepoint by robber'

09 November 2014
Pharmacy staff 'held at knifepoint by robber'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after allegedly entering a pharmacy with a knife and demanding cash from staff.

Fireworks and bonfire display cancelled

08 November 2014
Fireworks and bonfire display cancelled

Tyler Hill bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled due to heavy rain, and predictions of high winds

Gun found in police drugs bust

08 November 2014
Gun found in police drugs bust

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and seized a suspected firearm during a raid.

Bears say hello to new Kent home

07 November 2014
Bears say hello to new Kent home

Two Bulgarian bears which were saved from appalling conditions have been brought to a new home at a wildlife park in Kent

New Aldi store given the go ahead

06 November 2014
New Aldi store given the go ahead

Council officers have approved a planning application for a new Aldi supermarket as part of a £50 million regeneration plan in Herne Bay

Teen hit and killed by bus during 'shoplifting dare'

04 November 2014
Teen hit and killed by bus during 'shoplifting dare'

Tributes have been paid after a 16-year-old boy was knocked down by a double decker bus as he was chased by a security guard.

Jobs hope as Sainsbury’s finally gets go-ahead

24 October 2014
Jobs hope as Sainsbury’s finally gets go-ahead

The supermarket chain has been given the all-clear to build a 100,000 sq ft store on the edge of a town centre, with work set to begin next year.

Council rejects sports hub plans

22 October 2014
Council rejects sports hub plans

Councillors have voted to reject Mark Quinn's plans for a new sports hub and 570 homes in Herne Bay. But they voted to approve a new Sainsbury's store

‘Don’t miss this golden opportunity’

21 October 2014
‘Don’t miss this golden opportunity’

Plans to build nearly 600 homes and sports facilities on a former golf club hang in the balance as councillors meet to discuss the plans tonight.

Tip closed after electrical safety fears

21 October 2014
Tip closed after electrical safety fears

Herne Bay tip has been temporarily closed after an electrical fault with crushing equipment was found by a worker at the site

MP backs sports hub plan

20 October 2014
MP backs sports hub plan

Councillors will vote on proposals for three sites in Herne Bay and decide the future for new homes, sports facilities and a large supermarket.

Cheeky! Beach bums cause a stir

18 October 2014
Cheeky! Beach bums cause a stir

A group of lads seized the opportunity to be a bit cheeky and bared their bottoms as the Google Street View camera car passed a Kent seafront.

Scottish sunshine in Proclaimers themed musical

15 October 2014
Scottish sunshine in Proclaimers themed musical

Herne Bay Musical Theatre Society are bringing the sound of the Proclaimers to the Bay Theatre from October 22 to October 25

Diamond geezer returns for tribute show

12 October 2014
Diamond geezer returns for tribute show

Bob Drury returns to Whitstable's Horsebridge Centre to perform a tribute show on Friday October 17

Lifeboat volunteers in training challenge

12 October 2014
Lifeboat volunteers in training challenge

Volunteer crews from Whitstable Lifeboat RNLI battled against each other to compete for the Dan Davies Trophy

Police close lane of traffic on A299 after four car smash

11 October 2014
Police close lane of traffic on A299 after four car smash

Police have closed a lane of traffic after a four car smash on the A299 Thanet Way

Youth footie team sign up for charity campaign

02 October 2014
Youth footie team sign up for charity campaign

A group of footballers have proved that not all youngsters are yobs by raising money and awareness for a boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy

Clock Tower reveals its secrets

02 October 2014
Clock Tower reveals its secrets

Reporters got a once in a generation chance to climb to the top of Herne Bay Clock Tower to inspect the ongoing £250,000 refurbishment works

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