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Long wait for new chair is ‘dangerous’

Long wait for new chair is ‘dangerous’

A full-time carer fears her husband’s mobility will be affected by the length of time a specialist chair will take to be delivered.

Multi-car smash caused traffic delays

Multi-car smash caused traffic delays

A three-car smash on a main road that joins Dover with Deal caused delays for more than an hour on Thursday, as emergency services rushed to the scene

Lorry driver fined for 'dangerous' parking

Lorry driver fined for 'dangerous' parking

A lorry driver has been fined £100 after refusing to move his "dangerously" parked lorry from a slip-road when there was thick fog.

Mekki ready to face Whites

Mekki ready to face Whites

Former Dover winger Adam Mekki enjoying life with new club.

P&O ferry fire due to 23-year-old leaky valve

P&O ferry fire due to 23-year-old leaky valve

A worn pressure valve that had not been checked for 23 years has been noted as the cause of a dramatic ferry blaze last year.

Convicted drug smuggler on the run

Convicted drug smuggler on the run

A man who has been given a 20 year prison sentence for drug smuggling is still roaming the streets after fleeing before his trial.

Large debris fire under investigation

Large debris fire under investigation

A large debris fire in Dover that could be seen for miles is being investigated as suspected arson, it is understood.

Silver Mercedes stolen in Dover

Silver Mercedes stolen in Dover

A ‘59 plate Mercedes Benz C200 was taken between 10pm on Monday and 5.50am the following day from Salisbury Road, Dover.

Lorry driver jailed for smuggling tobacco into Dover

Lorry driver jailed for smuggling tobacco into Dover

A lorry driver has been jailed after he tried to smuggle 445 kilos of tobacco into the Port of Dover.

Men released after 'stabbing'

Men released after 'stabbing'

Three men arrested on suspicion of stabbing another man have been released without charge.

Underwater 'hotel' has ocean views

Underwater 'hotel' has ocean views

An underwater hotel is being advertised on holiday site Tripadvisor... but its "owners" are begging you not to book.

Landscaping waste blaze sparks numerous 999 calls

Landscaping waste blaze sparks numerous 999 calls

The fire brigade received a number of calls overnight from residents who could see flames and smoke billowing from grassland in Dover.

Raggett up for Cup derby

Raggett up for Cup derby

Dover match-winner Sean Raggett says he would love to play either Gillingham or Maidstone next in the FA Cup.

Ted’s call for servicemen to join Legion

Ted’s call for servicemen to join Legion

Ex-serviceman Ted Smith is appealing for more members to join a newly formed branch of the Royal British Legion.

Kinnear: We got away with it

Kinnear: We got away with it

Boss Chris Kinnear not about to dwell on Whites leaving it late before beating Eastbourne Borough.

Halloween at Dover Castle

Halloween at Dover Castle

Dover Castle takes the lead in offering spooky tours around the historic site this Halloween.

Nuisance youths in Dover

Nuisance youths in Dover

Police were called to Folkestone Road, Dover on Friday night to reports of a missing person.

Raggett wins it for Dover

Raggett wins it for Dover

Sean Raggett scores dramatic late winner as Dover beat Eastbourne Borough 2-1 in FA Cup

Vandals smash windscreens in Dover

Vandals smash windscreens in Dover

Vandals have smashed a number of car windscreens in Dover this morning (Saturday).

Kinnear wary of Boro threat

Kinnear wary of Boro threat

Chris Kinnear has warned against complacency as he bids to lead Dover into the FA Cup main draw for the third year running.

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