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Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

15 September 2014

A London windsurfer sparked a major rescue mission and Border Force investigation when he tried to surf to France from Dover.

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

13 September 2014

Residents near a Kent port may hear sounds of gunfire and explosions as emergency services simulate a major attack.

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in the back of a lorry released temporarily

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in the back of a lorry released temporarily

12 September 2014

The group of seven illegal immigrants found in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been temporarily released while their claims are investigated.

Thief caught after takeaway order

Thief caught after takeaway order

12 September 2014

A foolish burglar who stole a bank card was caught after he used it to pay for a Chinese at his favourite takeaway.

Thieves target gaming store in midnight raid

Thieves target gaming store in midnight raid

12 September 2014

Thousands of pounds worth of electronic goods have been stolen from Xpress Games in Biggin Street.

Appeal to stop popular barman being deported

Appeal to stop popular barman being deported

11 September 2014

An urgent appeal is under way to stop the deportation of a popular barman who has spent almost half his life in Kent.

Ideas sought to help save Bluebirds market

Ideas sought to help save Bluebirds market

11 September 2014

The Town Team wants to "fight" to keep the Bluebirds Market open and is seeking views from Dovorians as to how it can be revived.

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

11 September 2014

'Kent County Council has ignored us over lorry park plan', says council leader.

Woman hospitalised after crash

Woman hospitalised after crash

11 September 2014

Emergency services freed a woman from a car, that had slipped down a bank on the A256 Dover to Sandwich by-pass in the early hours of this morning.

Four bombs found in field

Four bombs found in field

10 September 2014

Explosives discovered in a field closed a major road today as bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled detonation.

'Illegal immigrants' caught on A20

'Illegal immigrants' caught on A20

10 September 2014

Two suspected illegal immigrants have been detained after they were spotted walking along the A20.

Finally... an end to Operation Stack?

Finally... an end to Operation Stack?

10 September 2014

Human waste and rubbish left by lorry drivers parked in residential streets could be a thing of the past, along with Operation Stack.

Free and easy days out all across the county

Free and easy days out all across the county

10 September 2014

Hundreds of Kent's top buildings and attractions will be throwing open their doors for free this weekend as part of the annual Heritage Open Days.

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

10 September 2014

Firefighters rescued a schih tzu puppy from a cliff this afternoon in Capel-le-Ferne.

Pregnant woman shares bed with two children in overcrowded flat

Pregnant woman shares bed with two children in overcrowded flat

09 September 2014

A landlord has been fined for overcrowding a flat and forcing a pregnant woman to share a bed with her two children.

'Don't take rest breaks within 60 miles of Calais'

'Don't take rest breaks within 60 miles of Calais'

09 September 2014

Kent haulage firms say the situation at Calais is worse than ever as desperate migrants try any way they can to board lorries bound for the UK.

Name of Dour fly-tipper reported to district council

Name of Dour fly-tipper reported to district council

08 September 2014

The name of a man, who was pictured tipping waste into the River Dour, has been reported to the district council.

Dover District Council to launch parking permits for gym goers in Deal and Dover

Dover District Council to launch parking permits for gym goers in Deal and Dover

07 September 2014

Fitness fanatics in Deal and Dover will be able to purchase a discounted annual parking permit for when they visit the gym as of next month.

Britain offers security fence to help Calais as immigrants continue to storm the port

Britain offers security fence to help Calais as immigrants continue to storm the port

07 September 2014

Britain will offer France the security fences used at this week’s NATO summit in south Wales after immigrants continue to breach security

'Get your act together and deal with it'

'Get your act together and deal with it'

07 September 2014

Former Home Secretary Michael Howard calls on French authorities to deal with the migrants gathered at Calais.

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