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Campaigners fury at post office closure

Campaigners fury at post office closure

A temporary post office has closed requiring urgent repairs leaving 40,000 residents without a central service.

Woman taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Woman taken to hospital after motorbike crash

A road has now reopened after a collision involving a motorbike.

Large tropical fish washed up on seafront

Large tropical fish washed up on seafront

A fish usually found in warmer waters has been discovered washed up on a Kent beach.

Cox: Derby win can be a catalyst

Cox: Derby win can be a catalyst

Ian Cox says Whitstable’s performance in Monday’s surprise derby win at Herne Bay has set the standard for the rest of the season.

Hut with breathtaking views for sale at £225,000

Hut with breathtaking views for sale at £225,000

A one-bedroom wooden beach shack in Seasalter has gone on the market with a six-figure guide price.

Chairman staying positive

Chairman staying positive

Whitstable chairman Gary Johnson won’t even entertain the thought that Monday’s derby with Herne Bay could be the Oystermen’s last for some time.

Refugee centre efforts praised

Refugee centre efforts praised

Green county councillor Martin Whybrow provides an insight into Whitstable's asylum seeker base.

New primary school head announced

New primary school head announced

Liz Thomas-Friend has been named executive head teacher of schools in Whitstable and Herne Bay.

Burglars target Ruskin menswear shop

Burglars target Ruskin menswear shop

An independent retailer has become the latest victim in a spate of burglaries across Whitstable.

Dickson on an upward curve

Dickson on an upward curve

Kent batsman Sean Dickson has spoken of his delight after winning the national 2nd XI Player of the Year Award for 2015.

Developer threatens protesters with legal action

Developer threatens protesters with legal action

The company which bought a plot of seafront land says it's ready to call in the lawyers as campaigners fight to keep it in public hands.

Bafta win for Clangers creator's son

Bafta win for Clangers creator's son

Daniel Postgate's keeping it in the family after winning a Bafta for the Clangers... originally co-created by his father.

Man who kicked dog to death guilty of cruelty

Man who kicked dog to death guilty of cruelty

A 48-year-old man who killed a greyhound with three kicks as it attacked his pet has been convicted for cruelty.

Pensioner's wheels of fortune

Pensioner's wheels of fortune

An OAP is getting her first mobility scooter after kind-hearted neighbours clubbed together online.

Search under way for missing boys

Search under way for missing boys

Concern is growing for two 14-year-old Vietnamese boys who have been missing since Saturday.

Train delays after lorry hits bridge

Train delays after lorry hits bridge

Southeastern trains are running late after a lorry became wedged under a railway bridge this afternoon.

Excitement over harbour plans

Excitement over harbour plans

A leading councillor has said 'there are good times ahead' as plans are revealed for a new entrance at Whitstable Harbour.

School aims to expand onto asylum seeker site

School aims to expand onto asylum seeker site

Plans have been revealed to expand Joy Lane Primary School and demolish the asylum-seeker centre.

Police find missing 75-year-old

Police find missing 75-year-old

A 75-year-old woman missing since this morning has been found safe.

Police warning after spate of break-ins

Police warning after spate of break-ins

Residents have been warned to report any suspicious activity in Whitstable and Herne Bay after a series of break-ins over the weekend.

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