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‘Blood on the street’ after stabbing as road sealed off

‘Blood on the street’ after stabbing as road sealed off

Horrified residents have told how police cars came “screaming” into their road after a man was stabbed.

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Duo in court for people smuggling offences

Duo in court for people smuggling offences

Two men accused of people-smuggling crimes have appeared in court – days after the highest daily record of small boat crossings in 2023 was recorded.

Asylum seeker paid for crossing with humanitarian aid funding

Asylum seeker paid for crossing with humanitarian aid funding

An asylum seeker caught piloting a dinghy in the Channel after paying for his crossing with aid funding has now been jailed.

Major road reopens after ‘technology fault’ causes eight-hour closure

Major road reopens after ‘technology fault’ causes eight-hour closure

A major road in Kent was closed in both directions overnight due to a “technology fault” – but all lanes have reopened.

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McLean’s honest admission

McLean’s honest admission

Recalled Dover defender Chevron McLean had a point to prove in their draw against Chippenham - but conceded his manager had been right to drop him!

Brundle rues missed chances in Dover’s home draw

Brundle rues missed chances in Dover’s home draw

Mitch Brundle felt Dover created the most chances he’s seen them create at home since he took charge in their draw against Chippenham.

'I left my bar job and opened my own in a horsebox'

'I left my bar job and opened my own in a horsebox'

An ex-bar manager who missed the buzz of working in a pub has set out on her own by converting a horsebox into a bar.

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Jealous thug attacked love rival with bike chain

Jealous thug attacked love rival with bike chain

A jealous man who beat his love rival with a metal bike chain and bit his arm has been jailed for seven years.

Report: Whites draw at home

Report: Whites draw at home

An own goal helped Dover to battle for a point from their National League South home match against Chippenham.

A2 to stay shut all day after large fuel spillage

A2 to stay shut all day after large fuel spillage

A key road is expected to remain closed all day following a large fuel spillage.

E-fits released after robbery

E-fits released after robbery

Police have issued e-fits of three suspects after a man was kicked and pushed to the ground during a robbery.

Ferries delayed as P&O suffers IT failure

Ferries delayed as P&O suffers IT failure

Families travelling home from holidays abroad have faced long delays crossing from Calais to Dover.

Brundle begins to wield the axe

Brundle begins to wield the axe

Some of Dover’s squad could soon be hit with a harsh reality of non-league football, manager Mitch Brundle has warned.

Anger as zero fines handed out to honking truckers

Anger as zero fines handed out to honking truckers

Frustrated residents say ‘it’s a joke’ no lorry drivers have been fined for blasting their horns in a new quiet zone.

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Engineer died after drinking hand sanitiser on cargo ship

Engineer died after drinking hand sanitiser on cargo ship

An engineer on a cargo ship died after drinking hand sanitiser – despite the best efforts of Kent paramedics to save him.

Report: Dartford victorious in derby

Report: Dartford victorious in derby

A goal in either half was enough for Dartford to make it back-to-back wins against Dover in a National League South derby on Monday.

Brundle to make changes for Dover’s derby trip

Brundle to make changes for Dover’s derby trip

Changes to Dover’s starting line-up will be made as they play for the second time in 48 hours, manager Mitch Brundle has revealed.

‘That still keeps me awake at night’

‘That still keeps me awake at night’

Boss Mitch Brundle again discusses Dover’s slow starts after they suffered a first home National League South defeat this season to leaders Worthing.

Hundreds turn out for town’s Pride celebrations

Hundreds turn out for town’s Pride celebrations

Colourful flags flew high as hundreds of people gathered in a town centre to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Report: Whites lose at home to leaders

Report: Whites lose at home to leaders

Early leaders Worthing consigned Dover to their first home National League South defeat this season.

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