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Former Take That drummer jailed for assaulting officer

Former Take That drummer jailed for assaulting officer

A former Take That drummer Steve Washington Tate has been jailed for assaulting a police officer.

Service held in Dover after Paris terror attacks

Service held in Dover after Paris terror attacks

Dover paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Paris terrorist attacks at a choral service.

Ferry crash injuries 'could have been avoided'

Ferry crash injuries 'could have been avoided'

Passengers on board a ferry which crashed into a wall could have avoided injury if crews had warned them of the impact, an investigation has ruled.

Losing run will cool expectations

Losing run will cool expectations

Chris Kinnear admits Dover’s losing run will serve to temper expectations at Crabble but insists his side will continue to punch above their weight.

Driver arrested after lorry blocks roundabout

Driver arrested after lorry blocks roundabout

A lorry driver has been arrested after an articulated truck blocked a busy roundabout this evening, exacerbating existing traffic problems.

Fresh inspection booked at town’s leisure centre

Fresh inspection booked at town’s leisure centre

A second site visit has been scheduled for Dover Leisure Centre to ensure it is maintained and upgraded.

Traffic in Dover at a standstill

Traffic in Dover at a standstill

Traffic in Dover is at a standstill as motorists report long queues and buses are affected.

Woman suffers head injuries after being hit by car

Woman suffers head injuries after being hit by car

A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital with head injuries after she was hit by a car.

Terror arrests at Dover

Terror arrests at Dover

Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act as they were trying to leave the UK.

'Drink-driver attacked police at McDonald's drive-thru'

'Drink-driver attacked police at McDonald's drive-thru'

Police were allegedly assaulted by a suspected drink-driver as they tried to arrest him at a McDonald's drive-thru.

'Builder neighbour’s behaviour has made my life a nightmare’

'Builder neighbour’s behaviour has made my life a nightmare’

A resident in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe says his neighbour is ruining the Area of Outstanding Beauty and breaching planning conditions.

Society’s future in the balance as chairman and treasurer quit

Society’s future in the balance as chairman and treasurer quit

The Castle Street Area Society could be lost if new leaders can not be found.

Mum’s fears for children over cracks and damp

Mum’s fears for children over cracks and damp

A mum from Whitfield fears for her children’s safety after she was told her home could be “dangerous” due to cracks and damp walls.

Veteran living in tent outside council office

Veteran living in tent outside council office

A former paratrooper is living in a tent outside council offices because he says he's been denied priority housing.

Life of Grimes: Not wild about my appearance

Life of Grimes: Not wild about my appearance

Dover captain Jamie Grimes in apologetic mood on two counts this week and not just on the FA Cup exit.

Police hunt woman after violent robbery

Police hunt woman after violent robbery

CCTV images have been released after a robber allegedly stalked a woman before attacking her and taking cash from her bag.

Memorial bench vandalised

Memorial bench vandalised

A memorial bench for one of Dover's generous philanthropists has been vandalised.

Man rescued after trying to swim to France

Man rescued after trying to swim to France

A man was saved from drowning after he was spotted trying to swim to France from Dover.

Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

A couple who alleged they were the victims of vandalism at the hands of their neighbours have admitted making false claims.

Kinnear keeping calm

Kinnear keeping calm

Dover boss Chris Kinnear insists it's not all doom and gloom after two consecutive defeats.

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