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Last look at old school building

Last look at old school building

Former grammar schoolboys have the chance to view the building they were taught in before it is demolished.

Our Saturday night guardians

Our Saturday night guardians

Street Pastors looking out for us during a night on the town are marking their 10th anniversary.

MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs have voted in favour of a one day suspension for two Kent MPs after they wrote to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

Pro-asylum seeker groups have angrily condemned the Home Secretary's plans to turn back refugee dinghies at sea.

Whites set survival target

Whites set survival target

Assistant manager Nicky Southall saw enough from Dover’s players during their defeat at Altrincham to prove they are up for their survival challenge.

'We will turn asylum seeker boats back'

'We will turn asylum seeker boats back'

Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the use of 'pushback' tactics to prevent asylum seekers reaching Kent from France.

'Public expect results over channel crossings'

'Public expect results over channel crossings'

Priti Patel has told her French counterpart that the British public "expect results" over channel crossings.

'Let them just turn up'

'Let them just turn up'

An MP is calling for an end to pre-booking for people taking their waste to the county's recycling sites.

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Babies and children among asylum seekers making crossing

Babies and children among asylum seekers making crossing

Babies and children have been among asylum seekers making the crossing to Dover today.

New president in 50th year

New president in 50th year

A new leader has taken charge of a fundraising group as it emerges from the pandemic and during a milestone anniversary.

Objects thrown on track cancels trains

Objects thrown on track cancels trains

Trains were cancelled near a station after an object was thrown on the tracks.

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'If the French won’t stop the small boats then we need to'

'If the French won’t stop the small boats then we need to'

An MP has demanded tougher action on asylum seekers crossing the Channel and has accused the French of waving them through with a "cheery Bon Voyage".

Discovering our past

Discovering our past

Historic building will be open for free to the public for more than a week during Heritage Open Days.

Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Five children were among those seen arriving at a Kent port today having made the journey from France in a small boat.

Former AC/DC drummer to play at fundraiser

Former AC/DC drummer to play at fundraiser

A drummer who has played with some of the biggest names in the world of rock will play at a Kent venue to raise money to help keep it going.

Cyclists to 'smash' world record by spelling out Refugees Welcome on GPS

Cyclists to 'smash' world record by spelling out Refugees Welcome on GPS

Cyclists are making their way towards Kent whilst smashing the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing, by spelling out Refugees Welcome.

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Bike stolen in burglary

Bike stolen in burglary

Police are appealing for the public's help in investigating a break-in, in which a bicycle was taken.

Store in town centre switch

Store in town centre switch

Another retail chain has left its base in a precinct for a nearby recently-opened shopping complex.

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The strange but enduring appeal of swimming the Channel

The strange but enduring appeal of swimming the Channel

Inflatable suits and brandy inside an inner tube: The triumphs, challenges and tragedies of swimming the Channel.

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Hess: Whites need to be brave

Hess: Whites need to be brave

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler has told his players to be brave as they look to collect their first points of the season this weekend.

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