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Man bailed after seafront stand-off

Man bailed after seafront stand-off

A 19-year-old arrested after a man was reportedly seen brandishing a knife has been bailed.

Town's panto fast approaching

Town's panto fast approaching

A cast of 22 will take centre stage at The King’s Hall next week for this year's Herne Bay pantomime.

Denly: Only ourselves to blame

Denly: Only ourselves to blame

Manager Sam Denly says Herne Bay had only themselves to blame for their surprise defeat in Monday’s derby against Whitstable.

Hunt for 5ft OAP who hit boy in bus attack

Hunt for 5ft OAP who hit boy in bus attack

Police are looking for a man in his 70s after a schoolboy was hit in the face on a bus.

Oystermen pull off stunning derby win

Oystermen pull off stunning derby win

A superb strike from Harry Stannard helped bottom club Whitstable upset the Ryman League Division 1 South form book to triumph at Herne Bay.

Christmas candle warning after flat fire

Christmas candle warning after flat fire

Firefighters have warned the public to take care when using candles over the festive period following a blaze.

Family saved by smoke alarm

Family saved by smoke alarm

A mother and her two children escaped from their home in the middle of the night after a fire broke out.

No room for derby sentiment

No room for derby sentiment

Sam Denly is vowing there will be no sentiment attached to the Bank Holiday Monday home derby against Whitstable Town.

'I woke up and my room was on fire'

'I woke up and my room was on fire'

A young mum-of-two who lost her home in a devastating fire has told of the moment she woke to find her bedroom in flames.

Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

Family and friends say they are "disgusted" by the sudden removal of a roadside display to a tragic young driver.

'I love you my brother, my pride and inspiration'

'I love you my brother, my pride and inspiration'

The anthem of his beloved Liverpool FC blasted out as mourners gathered to remember 19-year-old Ellis Martin after the promising chef's sudden death.

Star Wars fans feel the force at first screening of new movie

Star Wars fans feel the force at first screening of new movie

Cinema-goers in Herne Bay came face to face with Darth Vader as Sci-Fi by the Sea characters spiced up the opening night of latest blockbuster

Teacher convicted of sex offences against girls

Teacher convicted of sex offences against girls

A 42-year-old man who admitted having an affair with a teenager has been convicted of sexually abusing another.

Council forced to chop down diseased trees

Council forced to chop down diseased trees

The Avenue of Remembrance in the town's park looks bleak following the felling of 60ft horse chestnuts - but new trees will be planted

Police hunt cat killer after pet found dead

Police hunt cat killer after pet found dead

Detectives have appealed for information after a cat was killed in an early-morning attack,

Drunk couple arrested after child runs in road

Drunk couple arrested after child runs in road

A man and woman were cautioned by police for being drunk in charge of a child.

Car collides with fire engine in High Street

Car collides with fire engine in High Street

A man was left trapped in the wreckage of his car after crashing with a fire engine in a busy high street.

Post boxes get Christmas makeover

Post boxes get Christmas makeover

Post boxes across Herne Bay have been decorated in Christmas knitting.

Cash needed for life-size pilot statue

Cash needed for life-size pilot statue

Fundraisers behind plans to build a statue of famous pilot Amy Johnson on Herne Bay seafront have asked people to donate.

Hero dog saves women from flat blaze

Hero dog saves women from flat blaze

Two flatmates say they could have died if it weren't for the actions of their pet dog Poppy.

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