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Power cut affected thousands of homes

Power cut affected thousands of homes

Power has been restored to more than 2,000 homes following a fault on the underground electricity network in Dover.

Appeal launched after man grabs girl

Appeal launched after man grabs girl

A police appeal has been launched following an incident where a girl was grabbed in Dover town centre.

Landlady shows real spirit for peak climb

Landlady shows real spirit for peak climb

A pub landlady has climbed Britain’s highest mountain in aid of her grandad who is suffering from dementia.

Warning after 2ft adder spotted in field

Warning after 2ft adder spotted in field

Dog walkers have been warned to be “extra vigilant” after an adder measuring more than 2ft long was seen slithering in fields.

Essam rejects Whites offer

Essam rejects Whites offer

Dover captain Connor Essam has turned down a new deal at Crabble and signed for Leyton Orient.

The final weeks of Britain's heaviest man

The final weeks of Britain's heaviest man

Weeks before his death, 65st Carl Thompson explained how he wanted simply to walk around his flat and play with his nephew in the park.

Council chief's pledge on leisure centre

Council chief's pledge on leisure centre

Plans for the future of Dover Leisure Centre will be discussed with the public, the leader of the district council has confirmed.

Goose let loose at train station

Goose let loose at train station

A goose spotted on the platform of a train station last night ended up getting a ride in the back of a police car.

Operation Stack continues causing traffic chaos

Operation Stack continues causing traffic chaos

Kent Police says Operation Stack is likely to continue until Sunday causing traffic chaos.

Raggett targets Gills

Raggett targets Gills

Sean Raggett scored the winner in the pre-season friendly against Gillingham last season and the young Dover defender would love to repeat it.

Teachers save girl’s life as she chokes on sweet

Teachers save girl’s life as she chokes on sweet

A mum has thanked teachers who helped to save her eight-year-old daughter's life as she choked on a sweet.

Man stabs himself in front of police officers

Man stabs himself in front of police officers

A sex offender "attempted to kill himself" while he was being confronted about his crimes.

Send a strong message to fly-tippers that it is wrong

Send a strong message to fly-tippers that it is wrong

Litter louts could be slapped with on-the-spot fines if a motion is supported by the authorities in Dover tonight.

Car flips on roof in town centre

Car flips on roof in town centre

A car flipped on its roof last night after hitting a parked car in a busy town centre.

Car overturns in A2 crash

Car overturns in A2 crash

A crash involving two cars, which caused one to flip onto its roof, caused major delays this morning.

Whites undone at Crabble

Whites undone at Crabble

Dover Athletic's two-game winning run ends after 3-0 loss against Greenwich Borough at Crabble.

Kent striker denies race attack

Kent striker denies race attack

A professional football player has appeared in court to deny a race attack on a taxi driver.

DFDS resumes sailings

DFDS resumes sailings

DFDS has today announced it has resumed its sailings as the blockade at Calais has been lifted.

Border control checks fail to identify toy dog

Border control checks fail to identify toy dog

A charity was able to smuggle a 'dog' through border control using a fake passport and microchip, without anyone realising it was a stuffed toy.

Churchill's wartime tunnels open to the public

Churchill's wartime tunnels open to the public

Second World War tunnels beneath the White Cliffs of Dover have opened to the public for the first time since they were built 70 years ago.

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