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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.

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.

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