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Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

A London windsurfer sparked a major rescue mission and Border Force investigation when he tried to surf to France from Dover.

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

Residents near a Kent port may hear sounds of gunfire and explosions as emergency services simulate a major attack.

Whites made to pay for missed chances

Whites made to pay for missed chances

Dover Athletic were made to pay for failing to take their chances as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield Town in Vanarama Premier.

Thief caught after takeaway order

Thief caught after takeaway order

A foolish burglar who stole a bank card was caught after he used it to pay for a Chinese at his favourite takeaway.

Thieves target gaming store in midnight raid

Thieves target gaming store in midnight raid

Thousands of pounds worth of electronic goods have been stolen from Xpress Games in Biggin Street.

Ideas sought to help save Bluebirds market

Ideas sought to help save Bluebirds market

The Town Team wants to "fight" to keep the Bluebirds Market open and is seeking views from Dovorians as to how it can be revived.

Whites lose at home to leaders

Whites lose at home to leaders

Dover were beaten 3-0 at home by high-flying Barnet in front of the BT Sport cameras on Wednesday.

Woman hospitalised after crash

Woman hospitalised after crash

Emergency services freed a woman from a car, that had slipped down a bank on the A256 Dover to Sandwich by-pass in the early hours of this morning.

Four bombs found in field

Four bombs found in field

Explosives discovered in a field closed a major road today as bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled detonation.

'Illegal immigrants' caught on A20

'Illegal immigrants' caught on A20

Two suspected illegal immigrants have been detained after they were spotted walking along the A20.

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

Firefighters rescued a schih tzu puppy from a cliff this afternoon in Capel-le-Ferne.

Pregnant woman shares bed with two children in overcrowded flat

Pregnant woman shares bed with two children in overcrowded flat

A landlord has been fined for overcrowding a flat and forcing a pregnant woman to share a bed with her two children.

'Don't take rest breaks within 60 miles of Calais'

'Don't take rest breaks within 60 miles of Calais'

Kent haulage firms say the situation at Calais is worse than ever as desperate migrants try any way they can to board lorries bound for the UK.

Name of Dour fly-tipper reported to district council

Name of Dour fly-tipper reported to district council

The name of a man, who was pictured tipping waste into the River Dour, has been reported to the district council.

Britain offers security fence to help Calais as immigrants continue to storm the port

Britain offers security fence to help Calais as immigrants continue to storm the port

Britain will offer France the security fences used at this week’s NATO summit in south Wales after immigrants continue to breach security

KCC issue warning after rogue trader targets elderly resident in Dover

KCC issue warning after rogue trader targets elderly resident in Dover

Kent County Council Trading Standards has issued a rogue trader warning after an elderly resident in Dover was swindled out of £350

Race down to Lydden Hill circuit to raise money for charity

Race down to Lydden Hill circuit to raise money for charity

People are invited to the Lydden Hill racing circuit today (Saturday) to experience the track in a classic race Mini.

Whites roar back to win

Whites roar back to win

Dover Athletic registered their first away win of the Vanarama Conference season after coming from behind to win 4-1 at AFC Telford on Saturday.

Takeaway’s hygiene rated ‘good’

Takeaway’s hygiene rated ‘good’

A Chinese takeaway that has been accused of housing cockroaches has carried a “good” hygiene rating since March.

End of an era as cinema finally switches to digital

End of an era as cinema finally switches to digital

The Silver Screen cinema is thought to be the last one in the country to receive a digital upgrade.

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