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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.

Campaigners call for 'transparency' over international trade deal

Campaigners call for 'transparency' over international trade deal

Crowds of locals gathered on the high streets of Dover and Deal to raise awareness of a controversial and international trade deal.

Hundred illegal immigrants try to storm P&O ferry to Kent

Hundred illegal immigrants try to storm P&O ferry to Kent

Around 100 illegal immigrants charged onto the ramp of a P&O ferry bound for Kent after storming a port and overpowering security staff.

Illegal immigrant jumps out of woman's car

Illegal immigrant jumps out of woman's car

A woman has told of the frightening moment an illegal immigrant jumped out of the back of her car after she drove home alone from Spain.

Whites set sights on Telford

Whites set sights on Telford

Dover boss Chris Kinnear is determined to keep Telford United winless when his side visits the second-bottom Bucks on Saturday.

Calais mayor threatens to blockade port of Dover

Calais mayor threatens to blockade port of Dover

A French mayor has sparked outrage by threatening to block the port of Dover in a row over illegal immigrants.

Call for tough action against fly-tippers

Call for tough action against fly-tippers

Town and district councillor claimed he has been trying to get problem area, Folkestone Road, cleaned up for more than a year.

Cheeky Premier League pitch invader: 'pay my fine'

Cheeky Premier League pitch invader: 'pay my fine'

A man who ran onto the pitch and took a free kick as West Ham faced Spurs is seeking donations... to pay his fine!

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