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Attempted drug smuggler jailed for eight years

27 June 2014
Attempted drug smuggler jailed for eight years

An Italian lorry driver has been jailed after attempting to smuggle 10 kilos of heroin, worth more than £1million, through the Port of Dover.

Rally drivers pull into castle checkpoint

27 June 2014
Rally drivers pull into castle checkpoint

Dover Castle was a check-point for a host of rally drivers taking part in 3,000 charity mile dash across Europe.

Pilgrims' 'outreach' to districts residents

25 June 2014
Pilgrims' 'outreach' to districts residents

"The hospice should be a philosophy," is the statement from an associate practitioner who helps run a weekly club for patients in Dover.

Residents complain at slow redevelopment progress

24 June 2014
Residents complain at slow redevelopment progress

A lack of action on a town-centre regeneration project has sparked a petition with thousands of signatures seeking answers, it has been revealed.

Litter bugs slapped with hefty fines

24 June 2014
Litter bugs slapped with hefty fines

Two Dover men have been fined more than £800 after they were caught littering in the district.

Resurfacing on A20 Western Docks spur road has begun

23 June 2014
Resurfacing on A20 Western Docks spur road has begun

The Highways Agency have started resurfacing parts of the A20 carriageway between Limekiln roundabout and Lord Warden Square.

Photographer’s focus on community

22 June 2014
Photographer’s focus on community

Community man Peter Nix has told of the progress he has made in sprucing up Dover's struggling Charlton Centre.

Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

20 June 2014
Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

Bomb disposal experts were called when a woman posted joke pictures on Facebook of an "ornamental" wartime shell in a baseball cap and sunglasses.

Progress noted at ‘inadequate’ school

20 June 2014
Progress noted at ‘inadequate’ school

St Edmund’s Catholic School in Old Charlton Road is improving according to its fourth monitoring inspection report from Ofsted.

Choir tune up for Voices festival

18 June 2014
Choir tune up for Voices festival

P&O's tuneful bunch are set to perform at the Voices of London concert at the end of the month.

Pictured: Downey Jr filming new Avengers movie in Kent

17 June 2014
Pictured: Downey Jr filming new Avengers movie in Kent

Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr has been spotted shooting a new Avengers film in Kent along with a host of other stars.

Aycliffe set to get brand new play park

17 June 2014
Aycliffe set to get brand new play park

The council has agreed to invest in a new play area for Aycliffe residents.

Missing man found in Dover

16 June 2014
Missing man found in Dover

A 37-year-old deemed to be at "high risk" was found in Dover last night after he was reported missing about seven hours earlier.

Police investigate criminal damage to Scout hut

16 June 2014
Police investigate criminal damage to Scout hut

A group of three teenagers allegedly threw stones at a Scout hut in Minnis Lane on June 7, which has since probed a police investigation.

Sue’s selling her seafood stall

15 June 2014
Sue’s selling her seafood stall

Sue’s Seafood stall, located on the harbour is up for sale, and only to a Dover buyer, the Mercury can reveal.

DTIZ petitioners invited to unite at coffee meeting

13 June 2014
DTIZ petitioners invited to unite at coffee meeting

DTIZ petitioners have been invited to a coffee meeting in Dover tomorrow to create a united front and encourage more people to come on-board.

Warning following rise of motor thefts

13 June 2014
Warning following rise of motor thefts

The police have urged people not to leave valuables on show in cars following a record rise of vehicle thefts in Deal and Walmer last month.

College links up with race track

12 June 2014
College links up with race track

East Kent College has linked up with Lydden Hill race circuit to ensure students get a better educational experience.

Woman badly injured after being hit by car near crossing

12 June 2014
Woman badly injured after being hit by car near crossing

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on a busy road.

Extended Aldi store to reopen

11 June 2014
Extended Aldi store to reopen

The Cherry Tree Avenue has opened its doors and has created 15 more job opportunities to cope with its expansion.

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