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Anglers face 'unachievable' demands and costs to fish on pier

Anglers face 'unachievable' demands and costs to fish on pier

Fishermen have been told they must pass police vetting, sit a security test and walk through a metal detector to fish on a popular pier.

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A2 now reopen after lorry crash

A2 now reopen after lorry crash

A main route to Dover has now reopened after an earlier crash between three HGVs.

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Asylum seekers held in 'shocking conditions', say MPs after visit to Kent

Asylum seekers held in 'shocking conditions', say MPs after visit to Kent

MPs have raised concerns after they witnessed dozens of asylum seekers including babies and children being held in a 'cramped' room in Dover.

Looted ancient artefacts found in Kent returned to Bulgaria

Looted ancient artefacts found in Kent returned to Bulgaria

Ancient coins, pendants, brooches, statues and spearheads are among artefacts returned to the people of Bulgaria after they were discovered in Kent.

Skunk-addicted knife-point muggers roamed town at night

Skunk-addicted knife-point muggers roamed town at night

Robbers addicted to skunk cannabis roamed a town at night mugging people at knife-point.

Major developer targets village plot

Major developer targets village plot

A plan has been resubmitted following major opposition of its earlier form.

Asylum seekers 'threatened and injured' during Channel crossings

Asylum seekers 'threatened and injured' during Channel crossings

Asylum seekers being smuggled into the UK are being threatened with violence and sexual assault, while others risk injury and hypothermia.

Dover trialist might opt to stay full-time

Dover trialist might opt to stay full-time

Dover could miss out on defender Danny Collinge after he linked up with Dagenham.

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Hess signs Gills midfielder on loan

Hess signs Gills midfielder on loan

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler has agreed a half-season loan deal for Gillingham's Henry Woods.

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Runners aim to help mums with post natal depression

Runners aim to help mums with post natal depression

They are supporting a foundation set up after a mum took her life when depression got too much after having a baby.

Anglers demand reopening of pier as 4k sign petition

Anglers demand reopening of pier as 4k sign petition

Anglers have called on officials to reopen a pier that's been a popular fishing spot for more than 100 years but has been shut since last March.

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Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

Drone pictures show scores of small crafts amassed at a storage facility after being intercepted making the crossing from France.

Memorial for heroes of the Dover Patrol is 100 years old

Memorial for heroes of the Dover Patrol is 100 years old

A normal annual service marked the centenary but a 'full scale re-dedication' will happen in 2022

Plans emerge for ambitious Dame Vera Lynn memorial park

Plans emerge for ambitious Dame Vera Lynn memorial park

Images of a new multi-million pound park which could be created in honour of Dame Vera Lynn on the White Cliffs of Dover have been revealed.

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Young goalkeeper signs on loan at Dover

Young goalkeeper signs on loan at Dover

Dover Athletic have loaned in a Premier League goalkeeper.

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Pub relaunches after years of fire damage repairs

Pub relaunches after years of fire damage repairs

A rural pub is welcoming guests again, three years after being gutted by a blaze.

Location of Dover's second border park still secret

Location of Dover's second border park still secret

As councillors pressed for details the leader said the second facility proves 'the government does listen' to residents' fears.

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'Only the gangsters are winning'

'Only the gangsters are winning'

As the number of asylum seekers to cross the Channel reached record highs, our reporter watched the latest arrivals and gives his take on the crisis.

Clashes expected over 'second' border point in Dover

Clashes expected over 'second' border point in Dover

Councillors are putting pressure on their council to reveal where a second Inland Border Point facility will be in a port town.

'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

A woman is taking these mesmerising pictures of women in the sea as part of a digital project for Instagram.

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