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Migrants pose 'major threat' to UK border, warns former chief

Migrants pose 'major threat' to UK border, warns former chief

A former Border Force chief says migrants trying to reach the UK shores are posing a "major threat" to the country's border.

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Union's plea to government over P&O job cuts

Union's plea to government over P&O job cuts

A union is calling on the government to nationalise struggling P&O Ferries and to make more use of the furlough scheme to save staff from redundancy

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Parking fees return as more people 'out and about'

Parking fees return as more people 'out and about'

Parking fees have been brought back in one part of Kent after lockdown measures were eased.

157 migrants intercepted in just one day

157 migrants intercepted in just one day

More than 150 people have been picked up by British and French authorities as they tried to cross the English Channel today.

Nigel Farage films 'national scandal' of migrants in boats

Nigel Farage films 'national scandal' of migrants in boats

Politician Nigel Farage filmed migrants crammed dangerously into a small boat and said he witnessed the French escorting them into English waters

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

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