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Arrest after window smashed

Arrest after window smashed

A man is due to appear in court after a window was broken in a town's high street late at night.

First pictures as P&O sets sail after six weeks

First pictures as P&O sets sail after six weeks

The first ship from P&O Ferries has crossed the Channel after a suspension of services for nearly six weeks.

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Third time lucky as Dover prepare for 'David and Goliath battle'

Third time lucky as Dover prepare for 'David and Goliath battle'

Dover Athletic are ready to welcome Notts County once again and the weather’s looking good.

'There is little doubt that lives have been saved'

'There is little doubt that lives have been saved'

The government has reportedly backtracked on plans to turn boats carrying asylum seekers around in the Channel.

Trains suspended as lorry crashes into bridge

Trains suspended as lorry crashes into bridge

A lorry crashed into a railway bridge leading to delays for commuters.

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Kent Merit Under-16 boys cup final

Kent Merit Under-16 boys cup final

Bromley came from two goals down before winning on penalties against Dover at Ashford’s Homelands ground on Sunday.

Rows and 'urine smell' at care home

Rows and 'urine smell' at care home

A care home has been put into special measures after failings including a lounge smelling of urine and rows between residents not being handled.

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P&O accused of cutting wages of low-paid agency workers

P&O accused of cutting wages of low-paid agency workers

A controversial ferry company has been accused of trying to cut the pay of agency staff who already receive below the minimum wage.

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Hoaxer twice dialled 999 and said he'd rigged town with bombs

Hoaxer twice dialled 999 and said he'd rigged town with bombs

A bomb hoaxer phoned 999 on two occasions and threatened to detonate bombs and kill people.

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Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

A man has been arrested and two guns have been seized after armed police were called to a disturbance.

P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

The first Dover-based P&O ferry has been cleared to sail after more than a month out of action following the mass sacking of 800 staff.

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Woman flown to hospital after accident

Woman flown to hospital after accident

A woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance after an accident last night involving a car and a pedestrian.

Painting of sea collision on sale

Painting of sea collision on sale

A picture showing an accident between two vessels in the 19th century off Kent is up for auction next week.

£200k cannabis farm found

£200k cannabis farm found

A total of 180 cannabis plants have been taken away by police after they carried out a raid on a property.

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Reinspection of second P&O ship

Reinspection of second P&O ship

A second Dover vessel run by P&O Ferries is being rechecked after previously failing safety examinations.

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Awards for unsung heroes

Awards for unsung heroes

Winners have been announced in a new prizegiving scheme to recognise those who help the environment.

Four arrested after 'baseball bat' dispute

Four arrested after 'baseball bat' dispute

An appeal has been launched after a BMW was allegedly hit with a baseball bat and another car collided with a taxi.

'Nobody escaping should be punished'

'Nobody escaping should be punished'

Celebrities are joining a campaign against an immigration Bill they say is far too harsh on refugees.

Iconic cliffs left covered in litter

Iconic cliffs left covered in litter

A mocked up photo showing Dover cliffs covered in rubbish has been released as part of a campaign to highlight the rise of fly-tipping.

Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Two trainee police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct after one drove home drunk and the other tried to lie about it.

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