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Rare birds soar over Kent coast for first time in 200 years

Rare birds soar over Kent coast for first time in 200 years

A rare bird is once again soaring over the county’s coastline – after a 200-year absence.

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Police, fire crews and ambulance called to motorbike crash

Police, fire crews and ambulance called to motorbike crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash.

Warning after candle sparks bedroom fire

Warning after candle sparks bedroom fire

Four fire engines were called to a house fire, which is thought to have started accidentally after a candle was left unattended.

Brundle: No panic for Whites

Brundle: No panic for Whites

Boss Mitch Brundle won’t panic - as he aims to appoint a Dover assistant for the third time this summer!

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Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

A father-of-two driving to work was tragically killed when a motorist who had taken a cocktail of drugs crashed into his van.

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‘Shock and horror’ at plans to expand historic village hotel

‘Shock and horror’ at plans to expand historic village hotel

Plans to convert a farm building into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor mentioned in the Domesday Book have been snubbed.

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Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

A huge 18th century fort, which is in the process of a major transformation, could become a wedding venue.

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Another assistant u-turns on joining boss Brundle’s Whites

Another assistant u-turns on joining boss Brundle’s Whites

There has been another u-turn on a decision to join Dover Athletic this summer - and their departing assistant hasn't held back.

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Councils team up in war on beach litter

Councils team up in war on beach litter

Two councils have joined forces to campaign against beach litter and promote water safety.

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Plan to crack down on drivers dodging hospital car park charges

Plan to crack down on drivers dodging hospital car park charges

Parking charges could be added to streets around a hospital in a bid to stop visitors ducking out of using its car park.

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Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

Those hoping to get away on holiday were hampered by long delays at the Port of Dover.

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Train carriages to be transformed into unique bar and restaurant

Train carriages to be transformed into unique bar and restaurant

Retired train carriages dumped in a scrapyard are being converted into a restaurant and bar to create a “one-in-a-million venue”.

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Police to take no further action over harassment claims

Police to take no further action over harassment claims

Officers have fully investigated claims of a woman being harassed in Eythorne and found no crime has been committed.

Ambulance in crash while taking patient to hospital

Ambulance in crash while taking patient to hospital

An ambulance en route to a hospital was left with its bumper hanging off after a smash.

Teen signs for Whites on loan from Premier League side

Teen signs for Whites on loan from Premier League side

A promising goalkeeper has joined Dover for the season on loan from Bournemouth.

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Holiday-makers face ‘extreme’ delays at the border

Holiday-makers face ‘extreme’ delays at the border

Holidaymakers travelling through the “extremely busy” Port of Dover may face “bottlenecks” of traffic, bosses there said.

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New towering artwork divides residents as it’s mistaken for ‘bouncy castle’

New towering artwork divides residents as it’s mistaken for ‘bouncy castle’

A 9m high artwork has drawn a mixed response, being described as “horrid” and “ugly”, while others think it is fantastic and a great addition.

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‘This new rule isn’t working – we still can’t sleep!’

‘This new rule isn’t working – we still can’t sleep!’

Residents plagued by noise from lorries say they are still being disturbed – even though a ban on truckers sounding horns has been introduced.

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Four arrested following suspected drug dealing

Four arrested following suspected drug dealing

Four people have been arrested in connection with suspected drug dealing offences.

Major rescue operation to save climbers stuck on cliff edge

Major rescue operation to save climbers stuck on cliff edge

Four fire engines, a rope rescue unit and the Coastguard were sent to rescue two men stuck on a cliff edge.

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