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Nine migrant boats intercepted

Nine migrant boats intercepted

About 65 migrants have been met by Border Force boats in the channel.

Lockdown party broken up by police

Lockdown party broken up by police

A party, which flouted lockdown rules by having extra visitors from other households, was broken up by police who gave them social distancing advice

Clubs separated by 19 minutes after 3,000 mile challenge

Clubs separated by 19 minutes after 3,000 mile challenge

Dover Rowing Club were narrowly beaten by their Kent rivals in their virtual cross-Atlantic challenge.

Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

Drivers whose parking obstructed a road near cliffs in Kent have been sent warning letters by police

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'Extend furlough to avoid redundancies'

'Extend furlough to avoid redundancies'

Ferry staff facing redundancy should have a longer furlough to save jobs beyond the coronavirus crisis say the the Liberal Democrats

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Will government cash save hundreds of P&O jobs at risk?

Will government cash save hundreds of P&O jobs at risk?

Serious doubts remain over whether jobs at risk will be saved despite the government releasing £35m for cross-Channel operators.

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Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

A picture that shows a small boat fixed with parcel tape highlights the desperation of migrants risking their lives by sailing from France to Kent.

Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

Police have tweeted a safety message and pictures after motorists were caught parking dangerously at Kent's white cliffs

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Walking festival cancelled over social distancing

Walking festival cancelled over social distancing

A walking festival incorporating cliff, coastal and countryside walks has been cancelled over social distancing worries

The heyday of the booze cruise to France

The heyday of the booze cruise to France

When Brits realised the money-saving benefits of buying wine in France they flocked to Kent's port towns heralding the beginning of the booze cruise.

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Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Border officials are working to deport dozens of migrants after another three boats were stopped crossing the Channel en route to Britain.

Six boats carrying 90 migrants stopped in Channel

Six boats carrying 90 migrants stopped in Channel

Border Force patrols intercepted six boats carrying 90 migrants in the Channel before they could reach Kent.

Anglers return in big numbers after restrictions lifted

Anglers return in big numbers after restrictions lifted

Fears have been raised over social distancing after anglers gathered on the beach this morning after government guidelines changed to allow fishing.

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Pair charged after £90k found in lorry

Pair charged after £90k found in lorry

Two men have been charged with money laundering after a large stash of money was found in a lorry.

MP welcomes quarantine for migrants

MP welcomes quarantine for migrants

New rules that will see migrants quarantined when the enter Britain illegally have been welcomed by an MP for a Kent port town

Dover Regatta cancelled over Covid-19

Dover Regatta cancelled over Covid-19

A port's community regatta, which usually attracts tens of thousands of visitors, has been cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

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Two men arrested following car theft

Two men arrested following car theft

An investigation has been launched and two men arrested after a car was stolen overnight.

Call to nationalise P&O to protect jobs

Call to nationalise P&O to protect jobs

The government is being called on to nationalise a Kent ferry operator which sparked fury for cutting jobs after receiving a £150m government bailout

More than half of P&O redundancies come from Dover

More than half of P&O redundancies come from Dover

A total 614 people will lose their jobs as P&O Ferries slims its Dover to Calais operation to just three ships.

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Whites boss denies rumours he's left the club

Whites boss denies rumours he's left the club

Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler has no plans to leave the club and has a number of players still on contract too.

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