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Strike action causes cross-Channel disruption

Strike action causes cross-Channel disruption

Chaos has unfolded for DFDS Seaways, as industrial action in Calais is stopping its vessels from berthing.

Search for family of pensioner killed in road tragedy

Search for family of pensioner killed in road tragedy

The police are still looking for the family of an 80-year-old man who was killed when he was hit by a car more than a week ago.

Taskforce to spearhead rebuild of sea wall

Taskforce to spearhead rebuild of sea wall

A taskforce has been set up to oversee the rebuilding of the railway damaged by high seas before Christmas.

Suspected bomb discovered

Suspected bomb discovered

A stretch of road has reopened after a bomb scare earlier this afternoon.

Dover get home draw

Dover get home draw

Dover have been drawn at home to a Vanarama National League rival in the third round of the FA Trophy.

School breaks university acceptance record

School breaks university acceptance record

Five students from the Dover Grammar School for Girls will be heading to Oxford and Cambridge universities, a new district-wide record.

Kearsney Abbey cafe extension and revamp

Kearsney Abbey cafe extension and revamp

A historic manor, which serves customers who visit Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, could be extended if planning officers give it the nod.

Leberl takes credit for Miller winner

Leberl takes credit for Miller winner

Assistant Manager Jake Leberl claimed some of the credit for Ricky Miller's winner as Dover clinched a place in Monday's FA Trophy Third Round draw

Dover come from behind

Dover come from behind

Goals by Sean Raggett and Ricky Miller earned Dover a come-from-behind win over Southport in their FA Trophy Second Round tie at freezing Crabble.

Dover's Trophy target

Dover's Trophy target

Chris Kinnear wants to banish the memory of Dover’s ‘one disappointment’ of the past year by guiding his side to Wembley in the FA Trophy.

Dengate has big shoes to fill

Dengate has big shoes to fill

Chris Dengate says he can imagine how David Moyes felt replacing Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss after being appointed coach at Dover RFC.

Emergency response sparked by concerns for resident's welfare

Emergency response sparked by concerns for resident's welfare

The police are at a residential property in Dover following concerns for the welfare of a person.

Suitable homes sought for Syrian refugees

Suitable homes sought for Syrian refugees

Housing fit for Syrian refugees is still being sought in a bid to accommodate 12 families who will come to Dover after fleeing their war-torn country.

Arrests made after 'immigrants' found on ferry

Arrests made after 'immigrants' found on ferry

Seven men were arrested on suspicion of entering the UK illegally on Tuesday at the Port of Dover's Eastern Docks.

Food and views in couple’s new pub

Food and views in couple’s new pub

The landlords of a beachfront pub are moving in to another boozer by the seaside after it was taken over by a Kent brewer.

It’s a classic – with a twist!

It’s a classic – with a twist!

The timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast is being performed with a twist by cast members of Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society.

School open after power cut

School open after power cut

A primary school in Whitfield has re-opened despite fears it would be closed today (Tuesday) because of a power cut.

Calls for tighter security after Paris terrorist entered UK

Calls for tighter security after Paris terrorist entered UK

The man who masterminded the terrorist attacks in Paris is said to have entered the UK via Kent, prompting calls for tighter security at ferry ports.

Man, 80, dies after being hit by car

Man, 80, dies after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was hit and killed by a car.

Port could dredge Goodwin Sands for materials

Port could dredge Goodwin Sands for materials

The Port of Dover is considering options, including Goodwin Sands, for sourcing materials for its Dover Western Docks Revival development.

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