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Businesses rally to provide free school meals for children

27 October 2020
Businesses rally to provide free school meals for children

Businesses have stepped up to provide free school meals to children this half term after MPs voted against extending the measure.

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Boy's toys needed in Christmas present appeal

26 October 2020
Boy's toys needed in Christmas present appeal

An appeal is being made specifically for boys' toys as volunteers aim to ease the stress of Christmas on struggling families.

Two people taken to hospital after bus crash

26 October 2020
Two people taken to hospital after bus crash

Footage shows a mangled car and crumpled bus strewn across a residential road after a crash.

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Plans to establish asylum seeker intake centre

23 October 2020
Plans to establish asylum seeker intake centre

Plans have been submitted by the Home Office to create an asylum seeker intake centre in Dover.

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Mobile barman gives away part of lockdown profits

23 October 2020
Mobile barman gives away part of lockdown profits

A businessman whose prosecco bar made innovative use of a closed down paddling pool during lockdown has given away part of his profits.

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Charity swings back into action after fundraising hiatus

23 October 2020
Charity swings back into action after fundraising hiatus

A charity came swinging back into action following a fundraising hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Row intensifies over new homes proposed by Betteshanger Park

23 October 2020
Row intensifies over new homes proposed by Betteshanger Park

Objection to a major housing development opposite a country park continues to grow as a date for planners to grant their decision remains unconfirmed.

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'I've pulled 5.5 million pints in 40 years'

23 October 2020
'I've pulled 5.5 million pints in 40 years'

A publican who has pulled more than five and a half million pints in his 40-year landlordship says 2020 has been his most challenging year yet.

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Woman found dead in flat two months after drugs raid

22 October 2020
Woman found dead in flat two months after drugs raid

A woman whose flat was raided as part of a mass drugs operation was found dead exactly two months later, an inquest heard.

MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

21 October 2020
MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

The Court of Appeal has confirmed receipt of an application by former Dover MP Charlie Elphicke to overturn his sexual assault convictions.

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Man arrested after early morning assault on woman

21 October 2020
Man arrested after early morning assault on woman

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged assault on a woman.

Free Christmas trees handed out to businesses

21 October 2020
Free Christmas trees handed out to businesses

More than 100 businesses in Kent will each be given a free Christmas tree to boost festive cheer.

'Agonising' death for seal

15 October 2020
'Agonising' death for seal

A young seal found with fishing line around its neck is feared to have suffered an "agonising" death.

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Mystery local heroes to switch on Christmas lights

15 October 2020
Mystery local heroes to switch on Christmas lights

Mystery local heroes will be turning on a town's Christmas Lights this year as organisers announce preparations for their first ever virtual event.

Pupils learning remotely due to "some positive cases"

15 October 2020
Pupils learning remotely due to "some positive cases"

A secondary school has confirmed pupils are learning remotely due to "some positive cases" of Covid-19.

Pensioner found in sea was being investigated by police

14 October 2020
Pensioner found in sea was being investigated by police

An 81-year-old man whose body was found in the sea was being investigated by police for historic offences, an inquest has heard.

Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

14 October 2020
Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

Every single staff member will be made redundant at a struggling theatre after its recovery fund bid to the government was rejected.

New books championing disability and equality in school library refresh

14 October 2020
New books championing disability and equality in school library refresh

Ten primary schools have refreshed their libraries with a more diverse range of fiction and non-fiction.

Air ambulance lands in field

14 October 2020
Air ambulance lands in field

Five emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance are attending an incident.

'Stay safe and remember from home this year'

14 October 2020
'Stay safe and remember from home this year'

A town council has sets out plans for a virtual service this Remembrance to avoid crowds gathering at a memorial.

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