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Amber bids for singing stardom

Amber bids for singing stardom

The 13-year-old Canterbury pupil hopes to have the X-Factor when she perform in the regional finals of a national talent competition.

Crabzilla puts comic off seaside move

Crabzilla puts comic off seaside move

The thought of having a 50ft sea monster dubbed "Crabzilla" as a neighbour has put off TV comic Frank Skinner from moving to a Kent seaside town.

Morrisons to open next week

Morrisons to open next week

The supermarket giant will open its doors in Whitstable High Street next week, creating 20 new jobs for the town.

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

The man behind the image of the colossal crustacean dubbed Crabzilla has revealed all...

Post Office fears raised

Post Office fears raised

Business leaders are worried Whitstable will be left without a post office weeks after bosses announced a franchise partner to move the service.

Ward keen on Trophy repeat

Ward keen on Trophy repeat

On the eve of their first foray into FA Trophy action this season, Whitstable joint-boss Danny Ward wants to emulate the Oystermen’s 2013 success.

Wind farm to add more turbines

Wind farm to add more turbines

An offshore windfarm is set to add 15 turbines by the summer, in an extension costing £165m.

Aldi and hospital plans go on display

Aldi and hospital plans go on display

Nearly 200 residents attended a public exhibition last night at the Seasalter Christian Centre in Faversham Road.

Cat's tail trapped in car engine

Cat's tail trapped in car engine

Firefighters rescued a cat which was forced to have its tail amputated after becoming trapped in an engine bay.

Blaze rips through campervan

Blaze rips through campervan

Stunned neighbours watched on in disbelief as a campervan was destroyed by fire this afternoon.

Crabzilla 'spotted' in Whitstable

Crabzilla 'spotted' in Whitstable

A 50ft crustacean, dubbed Crabzilla, has been 'snapped' lurking beneath the waters - and it has got supernatural experts scratching their heads.

Lifeboat volunteers in training challenge

Lifeboat volunteers in training challenge

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

Jail for alcoholic who stole from disabled neighbour

Jail for alcoholic who stole from disabled neighbour

This alcoholic woman has been branded "mean and spiteful" after stealing cash for booze from her disabled neighbour.

Police close lane of traffic on A299 after four car smash

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

Aldi and hospital coming to Whitstable?

Aldi and hospital coming to Whitstable?

Proposals to build a hospital, nursing home, two food stores and a retail unit will be unveiled next Monday.

Town wait on Watkins

Town wait on Watkins

Whitstable goalkeeper Luke Watkins hopes to be fit for the Ryman League, Division 1 South trip to Worthing on Saturday.

Shop worker hurt in terrifying robbery

Shop worker hurt in terrifying robbery

A woman suffered a head injury during a raid on a Co-op store.

MasterChef Gregg reveals Strictly woes

MasterChef Gregg reveals Strictly woes

Kent presenter Gregg Wallace admits suffering the worst stage fright in his 10-year TV career as he is booted off hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.

Owner banned after dog found starving and covered in fleas

Owner banned after dog found starving and covered in fleas

A cleaner has been banned from keeping cats or dogs for five years after inspectors visited her urine-soaked home.

I see a little silhouetto of a man

 I see a little silhouetto of a man

A Queen fan was left wondering, 'Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?' after the legendary frontman's face appeared... in a pile of coats.

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