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Jobs bounceback after pandemic

Jobs bounceback after pandemic

Statistics show unemployment falling back to the levels before coronavirus and in some cases going down even lower.

Work begins to transform hospital site

Work begins to transform hospital site

Builders have been seen doing initial work on land formerly occupied by a hospital, which is now earmarked for housing.

Illness sweeps through Dover's squad

Illness sweeps through Dover's squad

Boss Andy Hessenthaler says illness is sweeping through Dover’s camp.

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'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

Flights sending asylum seekers to Rwanda may not take place for months, Downing Street has said.

Asylum arrivals pass 7,000 after busy Bank Holiday

Asylum arrivals pass 7,000 after busy Bank Holiday

More than 7,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the UK this year, three times the number to make the crossing in the same period last year.

P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O has resumed its Dover to Calais route for passengers today, as another of its ships fails a reinspection.

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MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

A Kent MP has spoken in parliament about a mother's campaign to have access to NHS funded medical cannabis for her epileptic daughter.

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Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the latest number of people who crossed the Channel to Dover in small boats.

Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

It is believed more than 200 people have arrived at Kent's coastline today after crossing the Channel in small boats.

Soldier found dead near the White Cliffs

Soldier found dead near the White Cliffs

A soldier has been found dead near one of Britain's most famous landmarks, authorities have confirmed.

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Disgraced ex-Tory MP considers labouring job to pay legal bills

Disgraced ex-Tory MP considers labouring job to pay legal bills

The former Dover MP who sexually assaulted two women told a court he'd been living on a 'hand-to-mouth basis' on welfare since his release from jail.

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Ground breaking for major border centre

Ground breaking for major border centre

Building work begins on a post-Brexit customs clearance centre with an MP taking the first dig of the shovel.

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Ship painting smashes sale estimate at auction

Ship painting smashes sale estimate at auction

A picture of a 19th century collision of two vessels has sold for more than four times its expected price at an auction.

Pedestrian seriously injured in lorry crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in lorry crash

A man has been taken to a London hospital after suffering what police described as 'serious' injuries in an accident with a lorry.

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P&O staff didn't know how to use life-saving equipment

P&O staff didn't know how to use life-saving equipment

P&O agency staff on board the Spirit of Britain didn't know how to use life-saving equipment, an inspection report has revealed.

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Sacked P&O chef's delight at landing new job

Sacked P&O chef's delight at landing new job

A chef who was one of the victims of the P&O sackings has been given exactly the same job by a town pub.

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Big experience for young Whites

Big experience for young Whites

Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler believes his young guns will be better for the experience.

Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Hundreds attended a recruitment fair, which offered new opportunities for P&O employees who lost their jobs last month.

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P&O resumes crossings six weeks after mass sackings

P&O resumes crossings six weeks after mass sackings

P&O has resumed freight crossings six weeks after sacking 800 staff over Zoom.

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Yet another lorry crashes into bridge

Yet another lorry crashes into bridge

A lorry has crashed into a bridge for the second day running in a Kent town – but in a different road.

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