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 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 -
Council Updates King’s Hall Herne Bay Closes for £2 Million Overhaul
Iconic seafront venue shuts to events as Canterbury City Council prepares major refurbishment to tackle structural issues and modernise…
6 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Police Appeal After Serious Whitstable Collision
Kent Police seeks witnesses following serious road traffic incident in the coastal town. The Investigation Begins Kent Police want to hear…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury District Set for Almost 40 New Bus Shelters in £258,000 Upgrade
Canterbury City Council has secured funding to install new or upgraded shelters at almost 40 bus stops across the district, with work…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Whitstable MP urges South East Water to restore supply to Alexandra Road residents after days without water
Canterbury MP urges South East Water to restore supply to Alexandra Road residents after days without water Rosie Duffield presses South…
30 May 2026 -
Economy Iran War Fuel Shock Hits Kent’s Tourism and Channel Trade Hard
A near-20% jump in petrol and one-third surge in diesel since late February are already filtering through to ferry surcharges and day-trip…
18 May 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council launches eight-week review to reshape local democracy ahead of government merger
Residents in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable asked whether they want new town councils as part of biggest council shake-up in 50…
7 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Two Men Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of 19-Year-Old in Whitstable
Two Men Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing of 19-Year-Old in Whitstable Kent Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder…
14 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Two Men in Whitstable Death Investigation
Kent Police Appeal for Two Men in Whitstable Death Investigation Kent Police are seeking to identify and speak with two men as part of an…
6 April 2026