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Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

The grieving mother of a woman who took her own life has contacted the King for his help to open a vital respite centre.

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Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Families heading on to ferries have described the carnage as mammoth queues build up due to French border issues.

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Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

A dad was left horrified after his young daughter found and picked up a razor-sharp blade feared to have been buried “maliciously” in a sandpit.

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Mitch a man on a mission

Mitch a man on a mission

Goalkeeper Mitch Walker hopes his return can help inspire a change in Dover’s fortunes after a disappointing few years for the club.

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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Dixon back on the podium

Dixon back on the podium

Dover’s Aspar Team racer Jake Dixon kept out of trouble in his best weekend of the Moto2 season so far.

Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Clog-ups on roads to a port during the half-term holiday rush have now eased, according to the port authority.

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Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

Port bosses have blamed drivers failing to stick to main routes for creating gridlock yesterday - and there are still two-hour hold-ups today.

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'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.

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Keeper makes Crabble comeback

Keeper makes Crabble comeback

A popular keeper is “back home” after agreeing to rejoin Dover.

‘Crazy’ all-day traffic at port as holidaymakers stuck in traffic jam

‘Crazy’ all-day traffic at port as holidaymakers stuck in traffic jam

Passengers heading to France have been stuck in long queues all day as crowds head to the coast for the half-term getaway.

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Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

A man has been taken into custody charged with attempted murder and robbery after a person was allegedly stabbed in a high street.

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.

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Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a mobility scooter.

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Driver flees after seriously injuring two

Driver flees after seriously injuring two

A driver who smashed into a car at 93mph and fled after severely injuring two people was arrested in Kent while trying to leave the country.

Arrest after man stabbed in town centre

Arrest after man stabbed in town centre

A man has been taken into custody following an alleged stabbing in a town centre, which saw the victim airlifted to hospital.

Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

The government has been urged to do more to clarify arrangements for new post-Brexit border checks in Kent.

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‘It taught me the world’

‘It taught me the world’

Mitch Brundle has described how his time as Dover’s manager taught him the world as he eyes up his next challenge.

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