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Whites swept away in 'perfect storm' - Kinnear

Whites swept away in 'perfect storm' - Kinnear

Chris Kinnear believes a ‘perfect storm’ surrounding Alan Pardew’s appointment as Crystal Palace boss contributed to Dover’s meek FA Cup defeat.

Pardew - 'We treated Dover like a Premier League team'

Pardew - 'We treated Dover like a Premier League team'

Alan Pardew says Crystal Palace treated Dover with the same respect as they would have a Premier League opponent, before Sunday's FA Cup victory.

Whites dream ended by classy Palace

Whites dream ended by classy Palace

Dover Athletic were outclassed by Premier League side Crystal Palace, who progressed to the FA Cup Fourth Round with a 4-0 win at Crabble on Sunday.

Fans hoping for giant slaying in Dover sell-out clash

Fans hoping for giant slaying in Dover sell-out clash

Thousands of Dover fans are praying for victory as the team take on Premier League Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Flat badly damaged in fire which started in the early hours

Flat badly damaged in fire which started in the early hours

Firefighters warn homeowners to unplug electric blankets after fire which injures a man.

Kinnear eyes FA Cup upset

Kinnear eyes FA Cup upset

Dover boss Chris Kinnear knows it's an ideal time for his side to play Premier League Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

What a year that was...

What a year that was...

The review of the year 2014 looks at all of the most read stories featured in the East Kent & Dover Mercury.

Firefighters assist with crash

Firefighters assist with crash

The new year had just st arted when two vehicles were involved in a crash in St Radigund's Road this morning.

Francis keen to play against his Palace mate

Francis keen to play against his Palace mate

Dover defender Sean Francis is hoping to be fit to come into the side for an FA Cup showdown against his mate, Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle.

Whites seal derby double

Whites seal derby double

Dover warmed up for their FA Cup third round clash with Crystal Palace by beating Kent rivals Welling for the second time in a week.

Councillor criticises police over traffic chaos on A20

Councillor criticises police over traffic chaos on A20

A town councillor has described a response from the police as a “cop out” after reporting the lack of traffic control on Dover’s A20.

Payne has Crystal Palace in his sights

Payne has Crystal Palace in his sights

Dover striker Stefan Payne has scored six times in his past seven games. It's form he’d love to carry into the FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace.

Charity set up 'for love of Zoë'

Charity set up 'for love of Zoë'

The friends and family of a River woman who died from a rare form of bone cancer in September has set up a charity in her memory.

Fracking 'threatens water supplies'

Fracking 'threatens water supplies'

A detailed report on the potential dangers of fracking in Kent has highlighted the threats of contamination to our water supplies.

'Disgust' over rubbish in Pencester Park

'Disgust' over rubbish in Pencester Park

A trip to Pencester Park was short lived for one Dover grandmother after she saw used condoms left by a children's climbing frame today.

Whites boss unfazed by Pardew speculation

Whites boss unfazed by Pardew speculation

Dover manager Chris Kinnear says the appointment of Alan Pardew as manager of FA Cup opponents Crystal Palace won't affect how he approaches the tie.

FA Cup tickets sold out

FA Cup tickets sold out

Tickets to see the FA Cup third round game between Dover Athletic and Crystal Palace have sold out.

Whites sell all their FA Cup tickets.

Whites sell all their FA Cup tickets.

Dover Athletic have sold all their tickets for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Premier League side Crystal Palace at Crabble.

Tories ‘plan to slash funding for education’

Tories ‘plan to slash funding for education’

Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidate for Deal and Dover claims the government plans to slash education funding by more than a quarter.

Firefighters issue advice after chip pan fire near-miss

Firefighters issue advice after chip pan fire near-miss

Firefighters have issued a safety warning after a Dover family had a near miss with a chip pan fire

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