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Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Holidaymakers are being warned to expect delays at the Port of Dover as they embark on Easter getaways this weekend.

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When a tiger struck terror in town

When a tiger struck terror in town

A tiger allowed to wander the streets petrified Kent residents in Victorian times, driving some to the neighbouring town.

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Boss disappointed with nature of Whites’ latest defeat

Boss disappointed with nature of Whites’ latest defeat

Manager Jake Leberl felt nobody in Dover’s squad played to their full potential in their home National League South defeat to in-form Farnborough.

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Report: Controversial loss leaves Dover closer to relegation

Report: Controversial loss leaves Dover closer to relegation

A controversial 23rd National League South defeat this season at home against in-form Farnborough left bottom team Dover on the brink of relegation.

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

The government has been urged to consider everything possible to reduce the impact of the EU entry and exit system when it begins this October.

Dixon withdraws from weekend action

Dixon withdraws from weekend action

Dover's Jake Dixon has withdrawn from the rest of the weekend’s racing in Portugal this weekend after initially being declared fit to race.

Police probe after man hit over head with bottle

Police probe after man hit over head with bottle

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was struck over the head with a bottle.

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Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

An asylum-seeker who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six men have been arrested in raids on a suspected smuggling gang.

No need for a mass clear-out at Dover

No need for a mass clear-out at Dover

Jake Leberl speaks about the number of Dover’s players he wants to keep if he's still in charge next term - despite the club’s inevitable relegation.

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

A lane on the A20 has been shut off to cars as freight vehicles on the way to the Port of Dover are managed by traffic lights.

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Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

A mum and dad made the difficult decision to let doctors amputate their son's toes - so he could finally walk after he was born with a rare condition.

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left apprehensive to drive on pothole- strewn and flooded routes.

Electricity failure stops trains running

Electricity failure stops trains running

Trains have been cancelled and replaced with buses after a power failure.

Boss Leberl: Dover’s relegation looks inevitable

Boss Leberl: Dover’s relegation looks inevitable

Jake Leberl concedes Dover’s relegation from National League South appears inevitable.

Report: Whites draw despite finishing against 10 men

Report: Whites draw despite finishing against 10 men

There was nothing to separate the bottom two National League South sides as Dover played out a goalless draw at home against Havant & Waterlooville.

Officers reprimanded following data breach

Officers reprimanded following data breach

Officers at the police and a harbour board have been reprimanded following a data breach through the use of social media messaging apps.

Men jailed after 39 migrants, including boy, 6, found in refrigerated lorry

Men jailed after 39 migrants, including boy, 6, found in refrigerated lorry

Two men who attempted to smuggle 39 migrants in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been jailed for 12 years.

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Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

A “tender and loving” young mum tragically died after choking on food while cooking a family dinner.

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Man accused of giving wife laxatives without her knowledge

Man accused of giving wife laxatives without her knowledge

A man has appeared in court accused of giving his wife laxatives without her knowledge.

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