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Show to help Ukraine war victims

Show to help Ukraine war victims

A production honouring the Queen's 96th birthday tomorrow is also to help people in Ukraine and oppose the closure of a Kent theatre.

Land to be secured for housing

Land to be secured for housing

A council is to take a small site to build 24 flats as part of wider project to tackle homelessness in its district.

Hess' new six-point plan for Dover

Hess' new six-point plan for Dover

Boss Andy Hessenthaler has a new points target in mind with Dover having finally moved out of minus points.

Kickboxer Ruby's title delight

Kickboxer Ruby's title delight

A teenager is helping inspire more girls to get into kickboxing after she became a national champion.

Seven P&O agency workers sacked for drinking on job

Seven P&O agency workers sacked for drinking on job

Seven P&O Ferries workers have been sacked for drinking on the job, as former seafarers take to the streets to protest against the firm.

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Hundreds of jobs on offer to sacked P&O workers

Hundreds of jobs on offer to sacked P&O workers

A jobs fair has been organised for hundreds of fired P&O workers, where training and employment opportunities will be on offer.

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

A boy found dead at the bottom of cliffs during the Easter holidays has been described as an 'utterly delightful child' by his head teacher.

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'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

The leader of Kent County Council has urged the government to intervene to prevent traffic gridlock on our roads.

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Lorry queuing scheme lifted as port congestion subsides

Lorry queuing scheme lifted as port congestion subsides

Lorries can now travel directly to the Port of Dover after days of a controversial HGV queuing system.

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Freight traffic 'moving freely' to Kent ports

Freight traffic 'moving freely' to Kent ports

There is finally good news for motorists as traffic flow returns to normal.

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'Dealing with this is a living hell...'

'Dealing with this is a living hell...'

Neighbours have held a demonstration over noise and disruption from lorries kept queued next to them.

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Claims 'Rwanda deal' a 'blueprint' for Channel asylum crisis

Claims 'Rwanda deal' a 'blueprint' for Channel asylum crisis

The Home Secretary says she expects other countries to follow the UK's new plan for tackling asylum claims despite reports of civil servant concerns.

'My £26k weed farm has stopped me taking cocaine'

'My £26k weed farm has stopped me taking cocaine'

A man who grew cannabis in a sophisticated farm capable of producing £26,000 worth convinced prosecutors it was for personal use.

'It's like another slap in the face'

'It's like another slap in the face'

A mum fighting for a cannabis drug to be prescribed on the NHS has encountered yet another setback.

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Navy moves in to take control of asylum seekers

Navy moves in to take control of asylum seekers

The Royal Navy has taken command of cross-Channel asylum arrivals at Dover less than 24-hours after Boris Johnson made his announcement.

Traffic management system is back

Traffic management system is back

A traffic management scheme has been reinstated, just hours after motorway restrictions were eased.

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'He will be desperately missed'

'He will be desperately missed'

A 12-year-old boy found dead at the bottom of cliffs had been out walking with his mum on his birthday, an inquest heard.

No Easter sailings for ferry firm

No Easter sailings for ferry firm

P&O has confirmed it will not be taking passengers over the four day bank holiday after another one of its ships was detained.

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Asylum seekers arriving in Kent to be sent to Rwanda

Asylum seekers arriving in Kent to be sent to Rwanda

A number of asylum seekers who have crossed the Channel are to be flown to Rwanda to have their applications processed, it has been revealed.

'Like a horror movie' Living in TAP's shadow

'Like a horror movie' Living in TAP's shadow

Families living next to a near-constant lorry queue are plagued by the sound of frustrated truckers blasting their horns, human waste and fumes.

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