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New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

New images reveal latest project designed to revamp town, where almost half a billion pounds is being invested in a bid to increase its appeal.

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Prominent town centre pub goes up for auction

Prominent town centre pub goes up for auction

A prominent town centre pub poised beneath one of Kent’s best-known landmarks is set to go under the hammer.

Dover’s community service

Dover’s community service

Boss Jake Leberl is optimistic Dover’s latest community day will be a success on Saturday.

Disgraced former Kent MP has legal bill cut after journalist loses phone

Disgraced former Kent MP has legal bill cut after journalist loses phone

Charlie Elphicke has had the amount of costs he has to pay the publisher of the Sunday Times reduced after a High Court defamation claim.

£521m contract to manage asylum centres offered by Home Office

£521m contract to manage asylum centres offered by Home Office

The government is offering a six-year contract worth £521 million to run two centres for people seeking asylum who cross the Channel in small boats.

‘Stunning views, incredible history - it should be classed as a Wonder of the World’

‘Stunning views, incredible history - it should be classed as a Wonder of the World’

We visited the Kent landmark many Brits think should be classed as one of the Wonders of the World, rivalling the Taj Mahal and Christ the Redeemer.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Dover closed the gap on Isthmian Premier leaders Lewes to one point after winning on Saturday.

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

A “Jekyll and Hyde” rapist who terrorised women and girls for more than 23 years has been convicted.

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

Long-awaited changes to European border rules have been pushed back again, this time until next year.

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‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

A furious mum-of-four says she would rather go to prison than pay a £170 parking fine.

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Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

The pollution of a treasured beauty spot which occurred when a nearby house was being steam-cleaned is being investigated by the Environment Agency.

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

Furious residents are calling on a council to scrap controversial roadworks that are set to shut four town centre streets over the next five months.

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‘Appalling’ paving repair branded a ‘joke’

‘Appalling’ paving repair branded a ‘joke’

Residents have hit out over “unacceptable” repairs made to sunken town centre paving, branding the work a “joke”.

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Dixon pays for wrong tyre choice

Dixon pays for wrong tyre choice

Jake Dixon failed to convert pole position into another Moto2 win after the elements proved difficult to judge in Japan.

No-swim warning removed as water quality improves

No-swim warning removed as water quality improves

A “no-swim” warning has been removed from a Kent beach after testing showed the water quality had returned to an acceptable level.

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Manhunt after gun dealer skips trial

Manhunt after gun dealer skips trial

Police are hunting a fugitive who imported firearms through Kent and failed to show up at court.

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Town’s oldest pub goes on the market for more than half a million

Town’s oldest pub goes on the market for more than half a million

A town’s oldest tavern with a vibrant history dating back to the 18th century has gone on the market for more than half a million pounds.

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Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

Having grazed the hills above a town for almost three decades, a “local celebrity” has died sparking tributes from animal lovers.

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Four dead, including child ‘trampled to death’, during Channel crossing attempts

Four dead, including child ‘trampled to death’, during Channel crossing attempts

Four people have died in “two tragedies” in the Channel, including a two-year-old boy who was “trampled to death”.

‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’

‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’

A terrified mum fears a wild fox which repeatedly smashes through the cat flap to snuggle on her sofa could attack her children.

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