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Police appeal for help in finding Faversham man

11 August 2013
Police appeal for help in finding Faversham man

Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a Faversham man who has not been seen since Wednesday and has breached bail.

Lifeboat tows stranded yacht back to Dover

10 August 2013
Lifeboat tows stranded yacht back to Dover

Dover Lifeboat went to the aid of a yacht becalmed in the busy shipping lanes in the Channel.

Animal rights protestors march through London

10 August 2013
Animal rights protestors march through London

Protestors are marching in London today calling for an end to the live export of farm animals.

Man found dead at Walmer home

10 August 2013
Man found dead at Walmer home

Police are investigating the death of a man at an address in Walmer, Deal.

Man gives up bid to become oldest Channel swimmer

08 August 2013
Man gives up bid to become oldest Channel swimmer

A 73-year-old American man has given up his attempt to become the oldest person to swim the English Channel.

RSPCA "can not inspect export animals", says government

08 August 2013
RSPCA "can not inspect export animals", says government

Even if RSPCA inspectors are allowed into Dover’s docks, they will not be permitted to check vehicles carrying animals, the Mercury can reveal.

Councillors to run seafront toilets themselves while new bids are sought

07 August 2013
Councillors to run seafront toilets themselves while new bids are sought

Town councillors have decided to re-advertise the tender for running Dover's seafront toilets, and to operate the facility themselves in the meantime.

Swarms of jellyfish plague swimmers

07 August 2013
Swarms of jellyfish plague swimmers

Swimmers have been stung off the Kent coast despite warnings of a high number of jellyfish in our waters.

The sound of summer at music school

07 August 2013
The sound of summer at music school

More than 50 musicians are busy this week taking part in the annual summer music school organised by the White Cliffs Symphonic Winds band.

Council removes its bottle banks from car parks

07 August 2013
 Council removes its bottle banks from car parks

Just after the district reached its highest recycling levels, the council has removed all the public recycling bins.

Dover remains Europe's busiest ferry port

05 August 2013
Dover remains Europe's busiest ferry port

The Port of Dover has seen a big increase in freight traffic during the first six months of this year - while Eurotunnel has seen a drop.

This week's Dover Mercury

01 August 2013
This week's Dover Mercury

Some of the top stories in this week's Dover Mercury.

Boy rescued from railings

01 August 2013
Boy rescued from railings

A two-year-old boy became the centre of attention in Dover yesterday evening when his head became stuck in railings.

Eyesore to go as Dover scheme looks set to be approved

31 July 2013
 Eyesore to go as Dover scheme looks set to be approved

Planners are being asked to give the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the St James’ area of Dover.

Police appeal for witnesses to Jubilee Way crash

29 July 2013
Police appeal for witnesses to Jubilee Way crash

Police are appealing for information about a crash on the A2 Jubilee Way at Dover which left two people injured.

Sun shines on Dover regatta - despite the stormy forecast

27 July 2013
Sun shines on Dover regatta - despite the stormy forecast

The forecast was for heavy rain, thunderstorms and even hail, but the sun shone on most of Dover regatta today, bringing out thousands of people.

Jubilee Way lane closures as improvements are made

27 July 2013
Jubilee Way lane closures as improvements are made

An exhibition is being held on Wednesday giving details of an improvement scheme to the A2 Jubilee Way which will involve lane closures.

Crew of tall ship rescued off Ireland, two weeks after visiting Dover

24 July 2013
Crew of tall ship rescued off Ireland, two weeks after visiting Dover

Thirty people have been rescued from a tall ship which ran aground and sank off the coast of Ireland, just two weeks after it visited Dover Harbour

Girl beats twin sister to model award

24 July 2013
Girl beats twin sister to model award

A schoolgirl has won a national modeling competition - beating her twin sister in the finals.

Rapist jailed for 17 years

24 July 2013
Rapist jailed for 17 years

A pensioner who repeatedly raped a woman but claimed it was a consensual sexual affair is behind bars.

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