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Lorry driver was 'trying to smuggle people out of UK'

Lorry driver was 'trying to smuggle people out of UK'

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle four people out of the country.

Inspired by sprinter Asher-Smith

Inspired by sprinter Asher-Smith

Olympic hopeful Louise Evans is hoping to replicate the exploits of clubmate Dina Asher-Smith.

'We have to pull through'

'We have to pull through'

Manager Andy Hessenthaler says survival this season would be his biggest achievement with Dover Athletic.

Channel crossings 'here for a while'

Channel crossings 'here for a while'

The top border control agency has admitted crossings will continue long-term, despite successful operations.

National League get government funding

National League get government funding

National League clubs have been told that funding is on its way – but Football League teams need to look at the Premier League for help.

New Co-op store prepares to open

New Co-op store prepares to open

A brand new supermarket preparing to open its doors signifies more than £620,000 investment in a Kent town.

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Delayed Dunkirk exhibition opens

Delayed Dunkirk exhibition opens

Tin hats, air masks, and a rifle are among relics from allied soldiers rescued from the beach of Dunkirk which have gone on show at a new exhibition

Car abandoned after tree hit

Car abandoned after tree hit

A car has been written off and left at the roadside after an accident.

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Homes hit by power cut

Homes hit by power cut

Some homes are without power this morning after heavy weather overnight.

'Thugs' scrawl racist graffiti over sign

'Thugs' scrawl racist graffiti over sign

An MP has blasted 'thugs bussed in from elsewhere' who daubed racist graffiti over a White Cliffs of Dover sign.

Dead cat found in bag

Dead cat found in bag

A walker made a grim discovery when they found a dead cat in a black sack.

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White Cliffs sold for £75k

White Cliffs sold for £75k

A section of the White Cliffs of Dover has been sold to the highest bidder at an auction.

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Clubs left in limbo

Clubs left in limbo

National League clubs are no clearer as to whether they will start the season on October 3.

'Dangerous' bus and cycle lane withdrawn

'Dangerous' bus and cycle lane withdrawn

A bus and cycle lane, put in hastily to utilise government cash, is being removed after being criticised as dangerous and perplexing for drivers.

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Stack stood down after more than 12 hours

Stack stood down after more than 12 hours

Operation Stack has been stood down after being implemented due to French strike action.

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Ferry and road disruption as Calais dockers go on strike

Ferry and road disruption as Calais dockers go on strike

Industrial action in Calais is causing ferry disruption and Dover TAP traffic queuing system is in place for freight waiting to cross the channel

Huge amount of cocaine 'hidden within a load of fruit'

Huge amount of cocaine 'hidden within a load of fruit'

Up to £100m worth of cocaine has been seized at a port after it was discovered stuffed inside fruit pallets.

Almost 400 people cross Channel in 26 boats

Almost 400 people cross Channel in 26 boats

Hundereds of asylum seekers in 26 boats made their way across the Channel to reach the UK.

'We won't be palmed off with cafe toilets'

'We won't be palmed off with cafe toilets'

Residents say they won't be 'palmed of with half-measures' as they launch a petition for more public toilets to be installed in their town.

Gove to speak on Brexit plan as 7,000-lorry queue fears grow

Gove to speak on Brexit plan as 7,000-lorry queue fears grow

As fears grow about lorry havoc in Kent, Michael Gove will address the House of Commons on the government’s preparations.

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