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Nearly 6,000 people make Channel crossing

Nearly 6,000 people make Channel crossing

The number of asylum seekers who reached the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats in the first part of the year has been revealed.

Jazz legend to be celebrated at namesake pub 50 years after his death

Jazz legend to be celebrated at namesake pub 50 years after his death

A pub named after the musical legend will be celebrating his life in the only way it knows how - through jazz

Ten new dog bag dispensers

Ten new dog bag dispensers

There are now a total 25 stations providing bags to pick up dog mess, with all locations listed here.

Parking ban for lorries to be lifted

Parking ban for lorries to be lifted

A union has welcomed the decision not to extend a ban on lorry drivers in Kent parking in the county.

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New boss for immigration and asylum

New boss for immigration and asylum

Two parts of the Home Office, including the Border Force, will now come under one director general who will be hired shortly.

Miller on Whites return

Miller on Whites return

Ricky Miller is fired up by the prospect of leading Dover to safety after returning to Crabble.

'Pay what you can afford' at new cafe

'Pay what you can afford' at new cafe

A new community café, which asks diners to only pay what they can afford for its food is set to open this weekend.

First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

The first passenger cruise call has sailed into a Kent port - its first in 15 months and since before Covid-19 hit.

Dover sign Fleet defender

Dover sign Fleet defender

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler has added another defensive face to his squad.

Smartening military sites

Smartening military sites

A group of police cadets have been hard at work maintaining two historic fortifications to enhance their skills.

Crunch meeting as council ends business start-up scheme

Crunch meeting as council ends business start-up scheme

Traders in start-up businesses are holding a meeting, inviting the district council, as their premises are due to shut down in a matter of weeks.

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Jail after smuggling cigarettes among dried noodle soups

Jail after smuggling cigarettes among dried noodle soups

Customs chiefs stopped the lorry at Dover and found hundreds of thousands of cigarettes and almost two tonnes of tobacco.

Seth's back in Kent

Seth's back in Kent

Former Maidstone United defender Seth Nana Twumasi has signed for Dover.

New deal for Whites skipper

New deal for Whites skipper

Dover Athletic captain Sam Wood has signed a new deal at Crabble.

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Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

Refuse workers won't take away an overflowing communal recycling bin because it is being 'contaminated' by a mystery rubbish dumper.

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These stunning pictures showcase the best of Dover - and they're taken by kids!

These stunning pictures showcase the best of Dover - and they're taken by kids!

Young photographers have been out and about in the district taking pictures of what makes them proud of where they live - here's the result.

Ex-Gills striker arrives at Crabble

Ex-Gills striker arrives at Crabble

Former Gillingham striker Ben Williamson joins Dover as Andy Hessenthaler completes two more deals.

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Miller rejoins Dover

Miller rejoins Dover

Star striker Ricky Miller is back at Dover - four years after leaving for the Football League.

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Son snapped disabled mum's glasses in horrendous abuse campaign

Son snapped disabled mum's glasses in horrendous abuse campaign

A son who snapped his disabled mum's glasses and pulled out her catheter during a horrendous abuse campaign has avoided jail.

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'Let them apply from safety'

'Let them apply from safety'

Campaigners have used the anniversary of a mass tragedy to demand asylum seekers are allowed to apply in France to enter the UK.

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