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‘Unviable’ micropub could be turned into home

‘Unviable’ micropub could be turned into home

A micropub that struggled in the wake of the pandemic could be converted into a home as bosses say the business is “no longer viable”.

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Stage all set for Archie

Stage all set for Archie

Archie Hatcher is out to help Dover continue their FA Cup journey - and the teenager already knows about enjoying runs in FA competitions.

'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

A grieving daughter received a letter from a council telling her to leave her mum’s house – just a month after she died.

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Woman’s body found on beach

Woman’s body found on beach

A woman has been found dead on a beach.

Teen who piloted people-smuggling boat watched crossing videos on TikTok

Teen who piloted people-smuggling boat watched crossing videos on TikTok

An eighteen-year-old has been jailed for two years after piloting a boat of asylum-seekers, having been offered a discount of €600.

Boy, 15, accused of alleyway sex attack

Boy, 15, accused of alleyway sex attack

Police are investigating reports that a 15-year-old boy sexually assaulted a teenage girl in an alley.

Man found dead in car park

Man found dead in car park

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the car park of a former church.

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What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

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Restaurant goes on market after five decades in town

Restaurant goes on market after five decades in town

A long-running town centre restaurant with a bar and hotel has been put on the market for more than half a million pounds.

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Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

A sport fashion retailer has announced plans to move into and refurb a currently-vacant unit at a shopping centre.

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Major route closed after motorhome fire

Major route closed after motorhome fire

An A-road has been shut after a motorhome burst into flames.

Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

An application for 38 homes was thrown out but a building scheme for neighbouring land has been accepted.

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‘One wrong move and it could be lost forever'

‘One wrong move and it could be lost forever'

A demolition firm is carefully tearing down a building made famous by a Banksy artwork – and has been told it can keep whatever it can salvage.

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Youngsters thrive in the spotlight

Youngsters thrive in the spotlight

Academy boss Mike Sandmann has been reflecting on another proud day for Dover’s young prospects.

Man suffers head injuries after convenience store ‘attack’

Man suffers head injuries after convenience store ‘attack’

A man has been seriously injured and a suspect arrested after an alleged convenience store assault and theft.

Seafront hotel grows amid huge demand

Seafront hotel grows amid huge demand

Bosses at a seafront hotel say the latest upgrades will “help the town become a top tourist destination”.

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Sadness as much-loved high street bakery closing after 90 years

Sadness as much-loved high street bakery closing after 90 years

A hugely popular family bakery, famous for its Mr Blobby biscuits, is closing after thriving for more than 90 years.

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Dover issue fans’ warning surrounding ‘growing number of complaints’

Dover issue fans’ warning surrounding ‘growing number of complaints’

A warning has been issued by Dover Athletic to some of their fans over “a growing number of complaints” about their language and behaviour at matches.

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Hilltop pub hits the market after closure

Hilltop pub hits the market after closure

A 122-year-old hilltop pub which “could be considered for development” is on the market just weeks after landlords pulled the last pint.

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Protesters clash at anti-immigration rally

Protesters clash at anti-immigration rally

A protest criticising the RNLI for acting as a ‘taxi service’ for asylum seekers has been branded ‘disgusting’ by opponents.

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