Home   Whitstable   Archive

Whitstable news

Fire crews called to barn blaze

Fire crews called to barn blaze

Firefighters faced falling debris as they battled a fire at a barn overnight.

Police appeal for witnesses following pub assault

Police appeal for witnesses following pub assault

The victim of an attack in a pub needed hospital treatment after suffering a puncture wound under his arm.

How heightened tensions in Korea could hit Kent's whelks

How heightened tensions in Korea could hit Kent's whelks

The war of words surrounding the Korean peninsula could have do serious damage to Kent's whelk industry. Here's why.

21

Driver appears in court over death of cyclist

Driver appears in court over death of cyclist

A van driver has appeared in court accused of taking cocaine and alcohol before causing the death of a cyclist in a crash.

Beach hut owners clash with dog walkers over ban

Beach hut owners clash with dog walkers over ban

Hundreds of people have responded a proposal to extend a dog ban across much of the entire length of a coastline near Whitstable.

11

Drink and drugs charges for man accused of killing cyclist

Drink and drugs charges for man accused of killing cyclist

A man has been charged with five offences following the death of a popular chef killed in a crash as he cycled home from work.

Cabbie slapped with fine after helping 94-year-old

Cabbie slapped with fine after helping 94-year-old

A furious taxi driver was slapped with a parking fine as he helped a severely disabled pensioner into his cab.

15

Wronged wife threw dog poo at cheating husband

Wronged wife threw dog poo at cheating husband

A 56-year-old woman launched a campaign of harassment against her husband after discovering he had been paying for sex, a court heard.

Oyster revival: the natives are back

Oyster revival: the natives are back

Whitstable was once world famous for its oysters before going out of favour but now the natives are back.

Police hunt 'fat' flasher who exposed himself to teens

Police hunt 'fat' flasher who exposed himself to teens

Officers have released an image of a man they are hunting after three teenage girls reported being flashed on a recreation ground.

Teenager released after 'cutting' incident

Teenager released after 'cutting' incident

A teenage boy has been released following an alleged assault in Whitstable.

Boy, 16, released after teens 'cut' in assault

Boy, 16, released after teens 'cut' in assault

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault after two teenagers suffered cuts in an attack near a popular family event.

Teenagers taken to hospital after 'serious assault'

Teenagers taken to hospital after 'serious assault'

Two teenage boys have been taken to hospital and a 16-year-old has been arrested after a serious assault near a popular family event.

Ice cream seller slapped with big fine for illegal trading

Ice cream seller slapped with big fine for illegal trading

An ice cream salesman is counting the cost of ignoring a court order not to trade from a council car park after being hit with huge fines and costs.

Suspect in court following violent incidents

Suspect in court following violent incidents

A 22-year-old man has been charged with burglary with violence and assaulting three police officers.

VIDEO: Cruel couple left dog chained in faeces

VIDEO: Cruel couple left dog chained in faeces

A vile couple have been convicted of inflicting "deliberately callous cruelty" on a terrier found cowering in appalling conditions.

Car crashes into garage sign

Car crashes into garage sign

Police are at the scene after a car smashed into Kwik Fit sign.

Six hurt as plane crashes in field

Six hurt as plane crashes in field

Police, fire and ambulance crews descended on a field after a pilot and five passengers were injured in an emergency landing.

Magician's great escape from high-speed crash

Magician's great escape from high-speed crash

A dad walked away with only a scratch on his forehead despite his car skidding out of control in torrential rain and careering into a lamppost.

'Blinding green' laser pen shone at lifeboat crew

'Blinding green' laser pen shone at lifeboat crew

The RNLI say lives could have been in danger while they searched for missing kayaker.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More