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Migrants found in dinghy off Kent coast

Migrants found in dinghy off Kent coast

Two suspected migrants have been rescued by the coastguard after being spotted in a dinghy off the Kent coast.

Parkinson 'living for' Grimsby clash

Parkinson 'living for' Grimsby clash

Jack Parkinson says Saturday’s visit of Grimsby to Crabble for a game which could seal Dover’s play-off place is the sort of game players live for.

Migrant children as young as six entering UK

Migrant children as young as six entering UK

Migrant children as young as six are entering the UK unaccompanied and taken in by local authorities in Kent.

Neighbours help driver after car hits tree

Neighbours help driver after car hits tree

Kind neighbours helped a driver after their car smashed into a tree that had fallen across the road.

Rude images spray-painted around potholes

Rude images spray-painted around potholes

A series of potholes have been spray-painted with rather rude images to highlight the issue. Warning: images some may find offensive.

White Cliffs voted naturally stunning place

White Cliffs voted naturally stunning place

The White Cliffs of Dover have been voted one of the most naturally stunning places in the UK by National Express.

Council says schools could help meet demand for sports facilities

Council says schools could help meet demand for sports facilities

Opening school sports halls to the public could ease pressures on leisure facilities in the district.

Clear up our filthy roads, demands MP

Clear up our filthy roads, demands MP

MP for Dover is calling for filthy roads around the town to be cleared up.

‘Appalling’ rejection of anthem

‘Appalling’ rejection of anthem

The decision not to make the national anthem a mandatory part of mayor-making has appalled a council member.

New leisure centre could be ready in two years

New leisure centre could be ready in two years

A new leisure centre in Dover could be completed by the end of 2018 and a planning application will be submitted in September this year.

Leberl: Our boys are desperate to make the play-offs

Leberl: Our boys are desperate to make the play-offs

Jake Leberl admits Dover have put themselves in with a great chance of making the Vanarama National League play-offs but there is still work to do.

MP condemns both anti-fascists and far-right groups

MP condemns both anti-fascists and far-right groups

MP Charlie Elphicke has stuck to his guns following criticism of tweets he sent condemning both anti-fascists and far-right groups equally.

Ariana Grande still not forgiven P&O Ferries

Ariana Grande still not forgiven P&O Ferries

Pop singer Ariana Grande has still not forgiven P&O Ferries for refusing to let her dogs travel between France and Dover last year.

Mum of toddler hit by car thanks driver

Mum of toddler hit by car thanks driver

The mum of a two-year-old who was hit by a car has thanked the driver for quick reactions which could have saved her son’s life.

Stuck lorry blocking traffic

Stuck lorry blocking traffic

A lorry has become stuck in Melbourne Avenue in Dover and is blocking traffic.

Damaged railway to be fully rebuilt at cost of £44m

Damaged railway to be fully rebuilt at cost of £44m

A stretch of railway destroyed in bad weather will not reopen until December... after a multi-million pounds refit.

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police have today confirmed a total of 16 people were arrested during a march involving rival groups.

Dover pair extend deals

Dover pair extend deals

Dover boss Chris Kinnear keen to keep squad together.

KCC may move out of Dover Gateway in bid to cut costs

KCC may move out of Dover Gateway in bid to cut costs

Services at Dover Gateway could be moved to discovery centre in a bid for KCC to save cash.

Kinnear praises resilience

Kinnear praises resilience

Dover manager Chris Kinnear was delighted with his side's 1-0 win against Halifax.

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