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Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

A lorry driver has been jailed for four years for trafficking charges after 22 people, including a child, were found in a lorry heading for France.

Report: Nikaj takes centre stage in Whites win

Report: Nikaj takes centre stage in Whites win

Striker George Nikaj scored - but was also sent off - as relegation-threatened Dover completed a National League South double over Slough this season.

Can trendy new Kent bar really beat a night out in London?

Can trendy new Kent bar really beat a night out in London?

We tried out a trendy new bar aiming to bring a slice of London nightlife to Kent.

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Pub-goer worried about parking ticket moved Audi while over drink-drive limit

Pub-goer worried about parking ticket moved Audi while over drink-drive limit

A man who took cocaine and was almost twice the drink-drive limit moved his car from outside a pub as he was worried about getting a parking ticket.

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‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

Bosses at a Caribbean-inspired restaurant have announced the closure of the site and say rising costs made it impossible to continue.

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‘Every good run comes to an end’

‘Every good run comes to an end’

Dover manager Jake Leberl is eyeing a National League South double over Slough as they visit Crabble this Saturday.

New EU rules ‘could cause 14-hour queues and chaos on Kent’s roads’

New EU rules ‘could cause 14-hour queues and chaos on Kent’s roads’

New EU border rules set to be brought in this year could lead to chaos on Kent’s roads, MPs have been warned.

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Cleaner accused of ‘poisoning’ office coffee with Viagra cleared

Cleaner accused of ‘poisoning’ office coffee with Viagra cleared

A former cleaner accused of spiking colleagues’ coffee with Viagra has been acquitted more than five years after she was first accused.

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‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village

‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village

Plans for a new estate with 71 homes have divided villagers, with some calling for much-needed housing while others fear overdevelopment.

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People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

A people smuggler has been jailed for eight years for money laundering and boasted most of his business was involved in illegal activity.

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

Cleaner ‘poisoned colleagues’ coffee with Viagra’, jury told

Cleaner ‘poisoned colleagues’ coffee with Viagra’, jury told

A former factory cleaner has denied lacing office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to “poison” colleagues.

Leberl on Whites’ derby loss

Leberl on Whites’ derby loss

Manager Jake Leberl conceded bottom team Dover were fortunate to stay in the match for as long as they did in their derby defeat to Tonbridge.

Record-breaker Tommy as good as Gold!

Record-breaker Tommy as good as Gold!

Dover Life Guard member Tommy Goldup broke a record that had stood since 1999 at the club’s first gala of the year.

Report: Higgs nets on Dover return as Angels win

Report: Higgs nets on Dover return as Angels win

Midfielder Jordan Higgs scored against his former club as Tonbridge completed a National League South double over Kent rivals Dover this season.

Long delays as lane closed on port approach

Long delays as lane closed on port approach

Long delays are being reported on the approach to Kent’s busiest port after a lorry broke down in traffic queues forced by bad weather in the Channel.

Debris flies from ‘unsafe roof’ during high winds

Debris flies from ‘unsafe roof’ during high winds

High winds have caused a roof to become insecure and debris to be scattered around a residential area.

Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

New images reveal how a town’s fourth Costa coffee shop – due to open later this year – will look.

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Whites dealt injury blow

Whites dealt injury blow

There are fears Dover defender Bailey Akehurst’s season is over after he picked up a knee injury in the warm-up ahead of their weekend defeat.

Car thief rams Fiat 500 through wall and smashes into parked cars

Car thief rams Fiat 500 through wall and smashes into parked cars

A thief stole a Fiat 500 and smashed through a wall before ploughing into parked cars and making a getaway.

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