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Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for seven months just one day after he attacked police officers, grabbing one by the throat.

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9 weeks of gas works to cause disruption on busy road

9 weeks of gas works to cause disruption on busy road

A series of closures are to take place on a busy road as nine weeks of gasworks are scheduled to start next month.

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Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Kent farmers to stage second protest

Kent farmers to stage second protest

Farmers are set to stage a second protest over market conditions after last week’s tractor convoy stunt.

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Home Office to pay influencers to post on TikTok in fight against people-smugglers

Home Office to pay influencers to post on TikTok in fight against people-smugglers

The government is to recruit TikTok influencers as part of its ongoing battle against English Channel crossings.

Leberl: Dover’s game like no other

Leberl: Dover’s game like no other

Boss Jake Leberl cannot recall being involved in a match like Dover’s 10-goal clash at Worthing.

'It could have been much worse - thank goodness we weren't in the car'

'It could have been much worse - thank goodness we weren't in the car'

A dad and son had a close shave after a tree fell onto their car while parked at a Co-op store, with the Hyundai being written off.

Whites involved in cup confusion

Whites involved in cup confusion

Dover look set to be kicked out of this season’s Kent Senior Cup after fielding an ineligible player in their win at Beckenham.

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Cancer survivor's ‘amazing’ hair transformation goes viral

Cancer survivor's ‘amazing’ hair transformation goes viral

A cancer survivor whose hair never grew back after chemotherapy has undergone an incredible transformation to ‘restore’ her locks.

13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

A 13th food outlet is to start trading in a 350-yard stretch of a road nicknamed “Takeaway Alley”.

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London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

A London developer’s divisive bid to build a seven-storey block of flats likened to Canary Wharf is back on the table.

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Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

Farmers have vowed to keep on protesting over market conditions after bringing traffic to a crawl at a Kent port.

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Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

An asylum seeker who has resorted to sleeping under a rowing boat on a Kent beach is warning others: “Don’t come here - the system is broken.”

Man jailed after more than £2,000 worth of meat stolen from M&S

Man jailed after more than £2,000 worth of meat stolen from M&S

A man has been jailed after meat was nabbed from a Marks and Spencer store.

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A Dunne deal as James departs

A Dunne deal as James departs

Manager Jake Leberl has explained the reasons for the departure of Dover club captain James Dunne.

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

An eight-week road closure is planned in three phases as part of works to complete a new zero-emission bus route.

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Man jailed after piloting boat carrying more than 70 people across Channel

Man jailed after piloting boat carrying more than 70 people across Channel

A man has been sentenced to 18-months behind bars for piloting boat across the Channel carrying more than 70 people – including his pregnant wife.

Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

Tributes have poured in for a writer whose career spanned nine decades, who has died aged 94.

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Bankruptcy fears after council loses £3m for essential port checks

Bankruptcy fears after council loses £3m for essential port checks

A warning has been issued after a Kent council lost £3m in funding to carry out essential food checks at the Port of Dover.

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Road closed for emergency gasworks

Road closed for emergency gasworks

A road is set to remain shut for seven days while engineers carry out gas escape works.

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