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Port commits to injecting cash into community fund

Port commits to injecting cash into community fund

The Port of Dover has committed to injecting 1% of its pre tax profits into the community fund, it was announced on Monday night’s public workshop.

Truckers will block port in protest

Truckers will block port in protest

Lorry drivers, whose vehicles come under siege by illegal migrants in Calais, are planning a blockade of the port on Saturday.

Hooded man attacks schoolgirl

Hooded man attacks schoolgirl

Schoolchildren have been warned to be on their guard after a girl was attacked on her way to college.

Community fund discussed at public port meeting

Community fund discussed at public port meeting

Resident's queries and views regarding the Port of Dover community fund will be discussed at a meeting tonight.

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

A Kent MP has backed plans involving the UK giving Calais £12million to deal with a surge of illegal immigrants.

Sponsored beach clean and survey

Sponsored beach clean and survey

Volunteers were asked to come down to Shakespeare beach yesterday to help with a beach clean.

Danger chainsaws to be sold for children’s charity

Danger chainsaws to be sold for children’s charity

Hundreds of “dangerous” chainsaws, confiscated at the Port of Dover, are set to raise thousands of pounds in scrap for a children’s charity.

Get on the trail of scarecrows

Get on the trail of scarecrows

The village of River is was bustling with families over the weekend as a community scare crow trail took place.

Plans for lorry park in Whitfield scrapped

Plans for lorry park in Whitfield scrapped

Plans to build a lorry park at Whitfield have been scrapped by KCC, much to the delight of Dover District Council.

Whites suffer away defeat

Whites suffer away defeat

Dover were beaten for the fourth game in a row in Vanarama Conference on Saturday

Former Millwall midfielder spared jail for benefit fraud

Former Millwall midfielder spared jail for benefit fraud

A midfielder who played for Millwall and Leyton Orient has been found guilty of benefit fraud

Group of 'illegal immigrants' found in refrigerated lorry

Group of 'illegal immigrants' found in refrigerated lorry

A man has been arrested today on suspicion of transporting suspected illegal immigrants after 24 were found in the back of a lorry.

History writer hits out over ‘in crowd’

History writer hits out over ‘in crowd’

A Dover historian has spoken out over claims she was ignored by the chairman of the Port and Community Forum, Derek Leach.

McDonald’s boss ends 17-year link with chain in Dover

 McDonald’s boss ends 17-year link with chain in Dover

The franchisee of McDonald’s two restaurants in Dover is selling up, removing his overalls for good at the end of the month.

Kinnear stays cool amid strife

Kinnear stays cool amid strife

Chris Kinnear won’t panic despite a fifth defeat in six games leaving Dover third-bottom in Vanarama Conference and without their injured star keeper.

'Illegal immigrant' found on P&O lorry roof

'Illegal immigrant' found on P&O lorry roof

An 'illegal immigrant' was spotted on the roof of a grain truck leaving a P&O ferry at Dover - while another four were said to have been inside.

Car wash hits back at critics

Car wash hits back at critics

The manager of a car wash business has hit back at criticism made by the Dover Society and the Lib-Dems’ parliamentary candidate Sarah Smith.

Eight Bells listed in Good Beer Guide 2015

Eight Bells listed in Good Beer Guide 2015

Dover's Eight Bells pub in Cannon Street has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale.

Witnesses sought as man fights for life after head-on crash

Witnesses sought as man fights for life after head-on crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a head-on crash between a lorry and car that left man critically ill in hospital.

Firm’s veggie burgers a hit with M&S shoppers

Firm’s veggie burgers a hit with M&S shoppers

Tilmanstone Salads has sold around 80,000 vegetarian burgers with retailer giant, Marks & Spencers this summer.

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