Tankerton12 Oct 2025Hospital helps couple celebrate 70th anniversaryJock and Pat Winton celebrated their anniversary in a Margate hospital after Pat broke her hip.12 Oct 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 202522 Apr 2025Council begins lifeguard recruitment for summerCanterbury City Council is looking to cover positions at Herne Bay and Tankerton beaches.22 Apr 202525 Sep 2023Feargal Sharkey says sea pollution is scandalousThe singer joined a protest on Kent's Tankerton beach over sewage releases by Southern Water.25 Sep 202317 May 2023Blue Flag awards given to 12 beaches in South EastBrighton central beach, which received Blue Flag status in 2022, misses out on the accolade.17 May 202311 Aug 2021Beaches reopen following sewage leakPeople can now swim between Tankerton and Herne Bay, after a Southern Water leak has been cleared.11 Aug 20218 Aug 2021'Stay out of the sea' warning area extendedThe council says the advice will not be lifted until it is "completely satisfied the sea is safe".8 Aug 20217 Aug 2021'Stay out of the sea' warning after sewage leakSouthern Water said a system fault at a pumping station led to waste water entering a nearby brook.7 Aug 2021...