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Latest jailing for Dover riot

Latest jailing for Dover riot

A man's been jailed for kicking and punching in violent far right and anti-fascist demonstrations earlier this year.

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

A mother has appeared in court to deny killing her two-year-old daughter, who died after swallowing the heroin substitute, methadone.

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Police investigating a pensioner's murder believe that he has left the country via Dover.

New Dover Priory station car park is one step closer

New Dover Priory station car park is one step closer

A new multistorey car park at Dover Priory is now one step closer, as parking strategy released.

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with allegations of sexual assault at a military boarding school.

Teen with rare tumour needs £1m for surgery

Teen with rare tumour needs £1m for surgery

A Dover teenager with an aggressive and rare tumour hopes to raise £1m for potentially life saving surgery in the US.

Police found missing woman

Police found missing woman

A missing Dover woman has now been found safe and well.

Thugs punched man unconscious in street robbery

Thugs punched man unconscious in street robbery

Three thugs punched a man to the ground in a street robbery before stealing his wallet, trainers and a ring from his finger as he lay unconscious.

Dover man fined £317 for dropping cigarette

Dover man fined £317 for dropping cigarette

A man from Dover has been fined £317 after being caught by the district council dropping a cigarette in the street.

Ferry delays up to two hours

Ferry delays up to two hours

Ferry companies have reported delays of up to two hours due to adverse weather conditions and congestion on the approach roads.

'Shame it ended this way'

'Shame it ended this way'

Former Dover keeper Andy Rafferty is dismayed that his memorable spell at Crabble has been tarnished by the acrimonious manner of his departure.

We have to cope with rubbish, drinking and shouting, say firms

 We have to cope with rubbish, drinking and shouting, say firms

Businesses in Dover have had enough of broken bottles and urine they claim are from a group of about 10 homeless people living in tents.

Warning after chip pan fire

Warning after chip pan fire

Firefighters in Dover have issued a warning after a chip pan fire yesterday.

E-fit released of man wanted over robbery

E-fit released of man wanted over robbery

An e-fit has been released of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an alleged robbery in Dover.

MP brands 40mph restriction on A20 as shameful

MP brands 40mph restriction on A20 as shameful

MP Charlie Elphicke has branded the 40mph limit on the A20 as "shameful" and is meeting with the roads minister to demand action.

Residents fuming over construction traffic

Residents fuming over construction traffic

Residents in Whitfield are fuming as construction traffic for a housing development allowed to go through village.

Ex-Luton midfielder joins Whites

Ex-Luton midfielder joins Whites

Dover Athletic have made their first close-season capture by signing a midfielder who played against them in the Vanarama National League last season.

Former hospital up for auction in spite of MP’s asbestos claim

Former hospital up for auction in spite of MP’s asbestos claim

Former Buckland Hospital will be auctioned off next month despite claims from Dover's MP that the site is contaminated.

Police chief: 'If we thought we could ban demos, we would'

Police chief: 'If we thought we could ban demos, we would'

As up to 350 protesters are expected in Dover today, senior police officers say they would ban the demonstrations if they could.

'Dwindling number of demonstrators is a good sign'

'Dwindling number of demonstrators is a good sign'

MP Charlie Elphicke has said he hopes today’s low turnout of demonstrators means both far right and left groups have realised they are not welcome

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