Whitstable News
News from Whitstable, the harbour town famed for its oysters, on the north Kent coast in the Canterbury district. Our coverage includes Canterbury City Council decisions affecting the town, the harbour and seafront, planning and housing, court cases, and fire and rescue incidents.
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Crime & Justice Canterbury man charged with eight offences after thefts at four east Kent stores
Connor Jones, 38, of Shelley Avenue, Canterbury, faces four theft counts, two assault charges, a public order offence and racially…
30 July 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 29 July 2026 UK Government Borrowing Runs Ahead of Forecast at Start of 2026-27 The day in Kent · Kent…
29 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police arrest four over solar panel fraud targeting elderly residents in Whitstable and Herne Bay
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering after elderly residents in Whitstable and Herne Bay allegedly…
28 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Teenage motorcyclist dies in Whitstable collision as police seek witnesses
An 18-year-old man died at the scene of a crash on Chestfield Road on 24 July 2026 after his motorcycle collided with a white Mercedes…
27 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man dies in collision on Chestfield Road, Whitstable
Man dies in collision on Chestfield Road, Whitstable Kent Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a car and a van on…
25 July 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Saturday, 18 July 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Saturday, 18 July 2026 United States Tops UK Foreign Business Ownership List With Over 41,000 Affiliates, ONS Data…
18 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police impose 48-hour dispersal orders across five east Kent coastal towns
Section 34 powers activated in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate from 4pm on Friday 17 July 2026, giving officers…
17 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police seek man wanted on recall to prison with links to Canterbury and Whitstable
Kent Police are appealing for help tracing Jason Ganderton, wanted on recall to prison, with links to Canterbury and Whitstable. The appeal…
15 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Two Teenage Burglars Jailed for Car Key Thefts Across Four Kent Towns
Two Teenage Burglars Jailed for Car Key Thefts Across Four Kent Towns View tweet from @kent_police Two 19-year-olds have been sentenced to…
8 July 2026 -
Council Updates Five Free Primary School Breakfast Clubs to Launch Across Ashford Under Government Best Start Scheme
Five Free Primary School Breakfast Clubs to Launch Across Ashford Under Government Best Start Scheme Ashford is set to expand its free…
7 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Intercept Under-18s at Railway Stations and Issue Dispersal Orders in Summer Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown
Kent Police Intercept Under-18s at Railway Stations and Issue Dispersal Orders in Summer Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown View tweet from…
4 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Impose Dispersal Order on Whitstable Seafront for Hot-Weather Weekend
Officers have been granted extra powers to move people on from Whitstable’s seafront and Harbour Street after reports of antisocial…
1 July 2026