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'We've saved your cargo - now pay us'

07 March 2019
'We've saved your cargo - now pay us'

Boatmen soon cottoned on that they could charge heavily for sea rescues - and that discovery soon led to some sharp bargaining which led to the courts

Walking festival welcomes cash boost

03 March 2019
Walking festival welcomes cash boost

Cash from a council will help a walking festival put on its 44 guided walks this August showing off historical landmarks and the best views around

Cycle of dumping

02 March 2019
Cycle of dumping

A pink child's bike was left in a river as a town remains plagued by littering.

Condoms and a pushchair found by litter pickers

01 March 2019
Condoms and a pushchair found by litter pickers

Two Rotary clubs have cleared surprising items of rubbish on an estate.

Arrest as migrants brought to shore

27 February 2019
Arrest as migrants brought to shore

A man has been arrested after nine people were picked up in a boat in the English Channel today.

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Too old school?

27 February 2019
Too old school?

Thirties grammar school buildings could be demolished and replaced.

Migrants spotted near coast

27 February 2019
Migrants spotted near coast

The Border Force are dealing with a case involving a small boat in the Channel.

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Migrants in Channel 'dial 999 to be caught'

26 February 2019
Migrants in Channel 'dial 999 to be caught'

Migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to enter the UK via the Kent coast are calling 999 so they can be rescued by the authorities.

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Four arrested after migrants brought ashore

25 February 2019
Four arrested after migrants brought ashore

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of helping migrants enter the UK after two small boats were intercepted in the English Channel.

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Restoration to Edwardian glory

25 February 2019
Restoration to Edwardian glory

The work of an early 20th century architect is being revived in a £1.4 million parks project.

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Public's first chance to see new leisure centre

25 February 2019
Public's first chance to see new leisure centre

The ribbon was cut for a £26 million leisure centre which opened today.

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Ferry 'lost control during gale force winds'

22 February 2019
Ferry 'lost control during gale force winds'

Investigators have concluded on the cause of a ferry accident.

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Ferry firm in £322 million takeover

22 February 2019
Ferry firm in £322 million takeover

P&O Ferries is changing hands in a deal which will take it back under the wing of a company which owned it a decade ago.

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Sneak peek inside Kent's newest leisure centre

21 February 2019
Sneak peek inside Kent's newest leisure centre

Muscle men and work-out women will be able to get in shape when a new £26 million leisure centre opens next week.

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'Patriot' migrant watchers

21 February 2019
'Patriot' migrant watchers

A new group is monitoring migrant arrivals on dinghies.

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Restaurant blaze victims 'must be remembered'

20 February 2019
Restaurant blaze victims 'must be remembered'

People who fought flames at a tragic restaurant fire must be remembered with those who died, says an ex-fireman.

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Litter picking volunteer recognised as ambassador

20 February 2019
Litter picking volunteer recognised as ambassador

A Rotarian who helps organise litter picks and scrub clearance is urging people to keep Dover tidy after being named a Litter Heroes Ambassador

Man claims to be police officer during attempted burglary

19 February 2019
Man claims to be police officer during attempted burglary

A man who claimed to be a policeman has been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary.

Thirty-four migrants in one small boat

18 February 2019
Thirty-four migrants in one small boat

Men, women and children were rescued after being crammed in an inflatable boat.

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'Migrant incident' off coast

18 February 2019
'Migrant incident' off coast

Border Force officers are involved in a new incident involving a small vessel off the Kent coast.

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