Home   Dover   Archive

Dover news

'Still no detailed plans' for border point

'Still no detailed plans' for border point

Villagers are still in the dark about how the government's new border point will affect them despite a consultation being in full swing.

Tower of London Ravenmaster mourns loss of 'queen raven'

Tower of London Ravenmaster mourns loss of 'queen raven'

Ravenmaster from Kent says he will be taking time to mourn the loss of the Tower of London's 'queen raven' Merilina.

6

Boss of 'B' Line drug gang jailed

Boss of 'B' Line drug gang jailed

The final member of a dozen-strong network of drug dealers, who ran the so-called 'B' Line operation, has been sent to prison.

7

Green power

Green power

A total of 49 electric vehicle charging points are due to open in 18 locations in March to help combat climate change.

Fine of £5,000 for dumping

Fine of £5,000 for dumping

A company has been fined £5,000, and made to pay £1,870 in costs and a surcharge, after being found guilty by magistrates of fly-tipping.

2

'I thought they were outstanding'

'I thought they were outstanding'

Dover assistant manager Nicky Southall praised the efforts of their threadbare squad on Tuesday night.

Rare bats found in castle after 100 year absence

Rare bats found in castle after 100 year absence

A rare bat has been found at roost inside a castle - the first time it has been seen in over 100 years in Kent.

11

400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

Hundreds of drivers have failed to present proper certification before crossing The Channel.

23

'Mayhem' predicted

'Mayhem' predicted

Members of the public in a district are expected to crowd to a single coronavirus vaccination centre: a petition has been raised demanding more.

4

It's crazy that we're still playing

It's crazy that we're still playing

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter cannot believe his club are still playing matches amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

3

Fight against traffickers stepped up as crossing fall by 70%

Fight against traffickers stepped up as crossing fall by 70%

A new group has been set up to combat the gangs sending asylum seekers across the Channel - with the perilous trips already down 70% due to efforts.

Crimebusting at their fingertips

Crimebusting at their fingertips

A council cabinet has adopted a policy of using social media as a weapon to battle against criminal activities.

Green light for climate change plan

Green light for climate change plan

The first anti-pollution strategy of its kind by a council has been voted through with a bonus of new money for car charge points.

2

Depleted Dover back in action

Depleted Dover back in action

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler says his team have to play Boreham Wood on Tuesday night – despite six members of his squad still being in isolation.

No symptoms? Still get tested

No symptoms? Still get tested

A MP is calling on everyone to get checked for coronavirus - even if they are not showing any signs or symptoms.

Action for homeless agreed

Action for homeless agreed

A council cabinet has voted for a draft plan to deal with homelessness, which, it is feared, could worsen in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Police pay Dover surprise visit

Police pay Dover surprise visit

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler reveals they had an unexpected guest at training on Monday.

Search for bike leads to cannabis hoard

Search for bike leads to cannabis hoard

Officers searching for a stolen bike were lead to a suspected cannabis cultivation.

More than 100 attempt Channel crossing

More than 100 attempt Channel crossing

Authorities have been involved in six separate operations to rescue people crossing from France.

'Indiana Jones of videogaming' uncovers decades of lost projects

'Indiana Jones of videogaming' uncovers decades of lost projects

A video game enthusiast-turned historian has sold thousands of copies of his book revealing the games that never made it into stores.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More