Westgate on Sea24 Jan 2026Skateboard national champ crowdfunds for vert rampTay, 16, needs Olympic-standard facilities to train on in his quest to qualify for LA 2028.24 Jan 20264 Nov 2025Teams take on Children in Need three-legged walksTeams from BBC Radio Kent, Sussex and Surrey are walking tied at the ankles during the challenge.4 Nov 202531 Aug 2025Controlled explosion carried out on Kent beachThe item was discovered by a metal detectorist in West Bay, Westgate-on-Sea, on Saturday morning.31 Aug 202530 Aug 2025Bomb disposal team called after object found on beachThe suspected ordnance, found by a metal detectorist, has been covered by the tide until Sunday.30 Aug 202522 Jul 2025Dismay at warnings against sea swimmingEnvironment Agency warnings remain in place against sea swimming at five locations in Kent. 22 Jul 202521 Jul 2025Bathing warning at beaches across Kent and SussexThe Environment Agency is warning people not to swim at 12 beaches across Kent and Sussex. 21 Jul 202511 Apr 2025Kent botanist saved Japanese blossom from extinctionBotanist Collingwood Ingram successfully sent cuttings of the blossom back to Japan in a potato.11 Apr 20254 Feb 2025Loss of 'dream venue' leaves bride-to-be reelingCharlotte Rickwood and Jordan Collins were due to get married at St Augustine's on 17 April.4 Feb 202526 Jan 2025Woman dies after being hit by car on crossingOne woman has died and another is in hospital after the collision in Westgate-on-Sea, police say.26 Jan 2025...
