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Lorry break-down causes traffic build up on A20

Lorry break-down causes traffic build up on A20

A HGV has broken down in Archcliffe Road, near the Limekiln roundabout causing delays for motorists using the route during rush hour.

St James’ land inquiry rolls into second day

St James’ land inquiry rolls into second day

A public inquiry to consider the compulsory purchase of land in the St James’ and Russell Street areas could conclude today.

Two men arrested over Co-op raid

Two men arrested over Co-op raid

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after the Co-op in River was raided.

Fire on cross-Channel ferry

Fire on cross-Channel ferry

A blaze has broken out on a cross-Channel ferry - with almost 400 passengers on board.

Kent MP targeted in newspaper sex sting

Kent MP targeted in newspaper sex sting

A Kent Tory backbencher has revealed he was approached by an undercover reporter in a sex sting which claimed a minister's job.

House fire in Dover

House fire in Dover

Kent Fire and Rescue were called to a house fire in Beaufoy Road last night when cooking was left unattended.

Dover lifeboat receives donation

Dover lifeboat receives donation

Dover's RNLI lifeboat has thanked the Phoenix Angling Club for its donation of more than £1,000

Protest march on Port of Dover fails to attract expected turnout

Protest march on Port of Dover fails to attract expected turnout

Around 50 flag-waving demonstrators joined a march to the entrance of Kent's busiest port this lunchtime in a protest over illegal immigration.

Kent Police: Port will remain open

Kent Police: Port will remain open

Kent Police says it is “prepared for a number of scenarios” as far-right groups plan to blockade a port today.

Miller secures Whites win

Miller secures Whites win

A goal from Ricky Miller earned Dover their third win of the season and moved them out of the bottom three in the Vanarama Conference.

Dozen suspected illegal immigrants detained

Dozen suspected illegal immigrants detained

The police helicopter was scrambled to search for 12 suspected illegal immigrants, who were detained and handed over to the Home Office today.

She was amazing, says tragic Zoe’s husband

She was amazing, says tragic Zoe’s husband

Dover will today pay its respects to Zoë Martyn, a 23-year-old woman who died suddenly from a rare form of bone cancer.

Police on standby as far right groups plan port blockade

Police on standby as far right groups plan port blockade

Far-right groups are expected to descend on Dover this Saturday to take part in an anti-immigration protest.

Kinnear: It's been hard so far

Kinnear: It's been hard so far

Manager Chris Kinnear has emphasised the size of the task facing Dover as they struggle to come to terms with life in the Vanarama Conference.

Dover man charged with burglary and fraud

Dover man charged with burglary and fraud

A man from Dover has been charged with a series of burglary and fraud offences after a burglary at a house in Abbey Road.

Drunken mum walks free after stabbing husband

Drunken mum walks free after stabbing husband

An argument after a shopping trip turned violent when a drunken mother plunged a knife into her husband's neck.

Fountain vandals cost council hundreds

Fountain vandals cost council hundreds

Dover taxpayers have forked out hundreds of pounds over the last two weeks to fix the fountain in Market Square that has been repeatedly vandalised.

MP hits out at council over land at St Margaret's

MP hits out at council over land at St Margaret's

MP Charlie Elphicke says land near to his home in St Margaret's is unsafe - but DDC denies the claims

Nine people arrested on immigration offences

Nine people arrested on immigration offences

The Home Office has confirmed nine people were arrested on immigration offences yesterday.

Dover's Phones 4U branch bought by Vodafone

Dover's Phones 4U branch bought by Vodafone

Network provider, Vodafone, has saved four jobs in Dover as it has committed to buying the former Phones 4U store in Biggin Street.

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