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Sporting pair still bowling along at the age of 97

Sporting pair still bowling along at the age of 97

Two Kent bowlers show age is no problem as they continue to bowl after both suffering heart attacks.

Strange items found under Whitstable car park

Strange items found under Whitstable car park

Iron bars, metal jugs and a garden chair were all found during repair work to the town's biggest pay and display.

Buzz smashes 17 sixes

Buzz smashes 17 sixes

Whitstable batsman Buzz Gould revealed "everything clicked" for him when he hit 17 sixes in a career-best innings of 158.

Business leaders say sorry over car park closure

Business leaders say sorry over car park closure

Banners have been placed at the Gorrell Tank car park following a row between business bosses and the council over signage.

Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Two people were rescued off the Kent coast after bystanders see them frantically waving for help.

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

An 11-year-old's final wish before his death is a step closer to reality... as donations for a £30,000 beach hut have doubled.

Whitstable attraction isn't down to money

Whitstable attraction isn't down to money

Town boss insists the Oystermen's appeal is not about the money as experienced Ryman League players arrive.

Engineers start work at controversial car park

Engineers start work at controversial car park

Repairs are finally underway as businesses demand those in charge fall on their swords.

No bids for Orlando's bloomers in charity auction

No bids for Orlando's bloomers in charity auction

Fans of Hollywood hunk Orlando Bloom have failed to splash the cash just days before a pair of his trunks are auctioned off for charity.

Woman victim of brutal random attack on morning walk

Woman victim of brutal random attack on morning walk

A young woman has told how she was repeatedly punched in the face by a stranger in a vicious assault while on a morning walk.

Emergency crews called to car park

Emergency crews called to car park

Two ambulances and the air ambulance rushed to Whitstable this afternoon after a person was taken ill at their home.

Arrests after High Street brawl

Arrests after High Street brawl

Three were arrested after a town centre fight yesterday evening, which left a man in hospital with arm injuries.

Simpson advised to stay at Town

Simpson advised to stay at Town

Whitstable have warned defender Aaron Simpson that he risks “going backwards” if he turns them down and signs for Maidstone.

Council wants your views on rec plan

Council wants your views on rec plan

Bosses launched a three-week consultation yesterday to use Westmeads recreation ground as a temporary car park.

Call for action to freeze out ice cream rogues

Call for action to freeze out ice cream rogues

An ice cream war is being whipped up as "aggressive sellers" tout for business on a popular seafront.

Investigation after dog is kicked to death on beach

Investigation after dog is kicked to death on beach

A six-year-old greyhound was kicked to death as its owner took it for a walk.

Golding signs for Whitstable

Golding signs for Whitstable

Whitstable Town joint-boss Jim Ward has landed his second striker in as many weeks by signing Ryan Golding from former club Sittingbourne.

Singer's shock at anger after song gift

Singer's shock at anger after song gift

A former pop star has been dubbed 'arrogant' and 'patronising' after uploading a song to YouTube in tribute to a seaside town.

Dad asks for tattoo for girl, six, after 'kids' parlour' opens

Dad asks for tattoo for girl, six, after 'kids' parlour' opens

Britain's 'first tattoo parlour for kids' has caused a storm of controversy... with one father asking for his six-year-old to be inked!

Hundreds say final farewell to brave cancer victim Reece

Hundreds say final farewell to brave cancer victim Reece

An inspirational 11-year-old who won hearts and minds across the world with his brave cancer battle has been laid to rest today.

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