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No-show for protestors as town stays peaceful

No-show for protestors as town stays peaceful

Demonstrations reported to be taking place in Dover today have not gone ahead.

Hundreds of police called in to prevent protest clashes

Hundreds of police called in to prevent protest clashes

More than 700 police officers will be on duty in Dover this weekend in an attempt to avoid violent clashes between far right and anti-fascist groups.

Dover release five players

Dover release five players

Duane Ofori-Acheampong among the players leaving as the retained list is announced at Crabble.

Flat fire caused by candle left burning

Flat fire caused by candle left burning

Firefighters are warning people not to leave candles burning after a flat fire in Dover.

Fuel situation is improving

Fuel situation is improving

The fuel situation is improving with a "trouble-free" picture on the ground, claims P&O Ferries.

Petrol fears as French fuel strike bites

Petrol fears as French fuel strike bites

A national day of action in France has left drivers heading for Kent stranded as fuel runs dry.

Shop owners' thanks after thief caught

Shop owners' thanks after thief caught

A shop owner in Dover has thanked those who helped to catch a phone thief by sharing CCTV footage more than 100,000 times.

Amount to be dredged is written in the sands

Amount to be dredged is written in the sands

The Port of Dover has released an image illustrating the proportion of sand they say will be extracted from the Goodwin Sands if approval is granted.

Crabble price freeze lure

Crabble price freeze lure

Dover Athletic have chosen to freeze prices next season in the hope that it leads to an increase in attendances.

Long wait for a home finally over for greyhound

Long wait for a home finally over for greyhound

A stray greyhound has finally been rehomed in Dover after being found at just two.

Police called to sudden death

Police called to sudden death

Emergency crews were called to a house in the early hours after a sudden death of a man was reported.

Pensioner appeals for return of purse after it was stolen

Pensioner appeals for return of purse after it was stolen

A pensioner was left devastated after her purse containing pictures and notes from her late husband was stolen in Mark's and Spencer.

Construction firm awarded £24m contract

Construction firm awarded £24m contract

Building company Kier will put spades in the ground on a £53 million new shopping and leisure development.

Right and left-wing demonstrators plan to march in Dover

Right and left-wing demonstrators plan to march in Dover

The Chief Constable has ruled rival right-wing and anti-fascist marches must be split up this weekend to avoid a repeat of violent clashes in Dover.

Car fire in Whitfield

Car fire in Whitfield

Dover firefighters attend a car fire at Old Park Barracks in Whitfield.

IMAGES: Storm over Dover

IMAGES: Storm over Dover

Dover was hit by a storm over the weekend as these fantastic lightning pictures show.

Police hunt protest suspects

Police hunt protest suspects

Police have released seven more images of people they want to speak to in connection with violent demonstrations in Dover.

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

A far-right demonstrator who seriously injured a photographer when he beat him with a flagpole until it snapped in two has been locked up.

Open weekend hits the heights

Open weekend hits the heights

Dover's Western Heights is hosting an open day today (Saturday) and Sunday.

More demonstrations planned for Dover

More demonstrations planned for Dover

More hard right demonstrations have been planned in Dover over bank holiday weekend - police say they are prepared.

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