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Strictly no dancing for Modeste after scoring winner

Strictly no dancing for Modeste after scoring winner

Dover winger Ricky Modeste's puts his trademark dance after scoring a goal on hold due to state of pitch in FA Trophy win at Havant & Waterlooville.

Immigration removal centre blaze

Immigration removal centre blaze

An inmate is suspected of causing a fire at Dover Immigration Removal Centre, which resulted in two injuries.

Lifeboat search confirms wreckage 'not from vessel'

Lifeboat search confirms wreckage 'not from vessel'

A wreckage spotted in the Channel this morning is not from a vessel, an RNLI Lifeboat search has confirmed.

Unexpected item in baggage area!

Unexpected item in baggage area!

A passenger was stopped by immigration officials after he tried to smuggle his wife into the country in a suitcase.

Weather causes delays and traffic at Port of Dover

Weather causes delays and traffic at Port of Dover

Heavy rain and blustering winds have caused ferry delays at the Port of Dover and traffic congestion along the A20 for the second day.

'Why I left the Tories'

'Why I left the Tories'

Ukip MP for Rochester and Strood, Mark Reckless, aims to reveal why he left the Conservatives in a public meeting held in Dover this Friday.

Row over planned siting of Union Flag

Row over planned siting of Union Flag

A planning application has been submitted by the town council to erect a six metre glass fibre flagpole to the right of Maison Dieu House.

Dover man arrested for possessing meat cleaver

Dover man arrested for possessing meat cleaver

A man from Dover has been arrested after he approached a man in Tower Hamlets Road carrying a meat cleaver.

New year gets off to the perfect start for young mum

New year gets off to the perfect start for young mum

While some people were celebrating the new year, one proud mother was in labour, delivering a baby girl early on New Year’s Day.

Port of Dover continues to experience delays

Port of Dover continues to experience delays

More delays are expected at the Port of Dover due to adverse weather conditions

Whites earn late Trophy win

Whites earn late Trophy win

Dover leave it late to see off Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Trophy second round.

Tenant defends hotel after criticism

Tenant defends hotel after criticism

A Dover woman in temporary accommodation at the County Hotel has leapt to its defence after another resident branded the place “dirty” and “unsafe”.

Depp and Dover Castle in latest Disney film

Depp and Dover Castle in latest Disney film

Disney's latest film Into The Woods, starring Johnny Depp, is due to be released in the UK today.

Kinnear looks to the future

Kinnear looks to the future

Dover boss Chris Kinnear and his side will be looking to put their FA Cup exit behind them when they play Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Trophy.

Lorry driver jailed for cocaine smuggling

Lorry driver jailed for cocaine smuggling

A lorry driver has been jailed for smuggling a huge 19 kilo haul of cocaine into the UK through Kent.

Street lights replaced in Dover

Street lights replaced in Dover

Work to replace street lights will see lane or carriageway closures overnight on Monday.

Security stepped up at ports after Paris terror attack

Security stepped up at ports after Paris terror attack

Security at UK ports and train stations has been tightened in the wake of the Paris massacre.

Lorry driver jailed following cocaine smuggling fail

Lorry driver jailed following cocaine smuggling fail

A Lithuanian lorry driver has been jailed for five years and four months after attempting to smuggle three kilos of cocaine into the UK via Dover

No FA Cup glory for Whites kit manager, just dirty gear

No FA Cup glory for Whites kit manager, just dirty gear

Robin Hastie is more than happy to air his dirty laundry in the media. He is the Dover Athletic kit manager after all.

Raggett keen to make up for lost time at Whites

Raggett keen to make up for lost time at Whites

Defender Sean Raggett has no intention of giving up his place in the Dover starting line-up now he's back in it.

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