A frustrated pensioner says he has received no letters or cards for a month – and fears he may have missed doctor’s appointments. Roger White has lived in his flat in Central Parade, Herne Bay, for 23 years and has “never known anything like it”. The 77-year-old says Royal Mail …
Read More »Royal Mail responds to claims of 10-day waits for Christmas post across Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay
Royal Mail says it is working to clear a busy Kent delivery office by Christmas Eve amid complaints of postal delays across one district. Residents in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay have reported receiving letters and parcels up to 10 days late in the run-up to the festive season. Royal …
Read More »Kent post office cashier is ‘threatened with a knife’ for stamps in armed robbery
Witnesses are urged to come forward following a reported armed robbery at a post office in Whitstable. Kent Police were called at just after 8.30am on Thursday, September 19 to Swalecliffe Post Office on Herne Bay Road, after it was reported that a man had entered the premises and assaulted …
Read More »The family-run Kent restaurant famous for home-cooked roast dinners
Mortimer’s is a family-run restaurant situated between the sea and the high street in Herne Bay. Popular for their all-day breakfast, home-made soups, home-cooked roast dinners and welcoming atmosphere, they have an impressive 5-star food hygiene rating, many loyal customers and enthusiastic guests. Desserts change daily and their cream teas …
Read More »25 historical facts about Kent that will blow your mind
Kent has a rich and colourful history, but there are some facts that are absolutely astounding. There is something about Kent that seems to attract people. Whether it is the Romans or the rich and famous, people seem to fall in love with the county. Read more: The fascinating stories …
Read More »Herne Bay grandmother Myra Mizon ‘shocked’ after Christmas card turns up after nine years
A grandmother has been left baffled after Royal Mail returned a Christmas card to her address – almost nine years after she posted it. Myra Mizon, 78, of The Grove, Herne Bay, sent the card to her niece Jenny and great-niece Chanel in December 2010, along with a cheque for …
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