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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.

More asylum seekers brought ashore following record day

More asylum seekers brought ashore following record day

The heatwave has brought more suspected asylum seekers to Kent's shores before thunderstorms hit.

Six-month arts festival

Six-month arts festival

A digital celebration of music, radio, photography and writing, continues until the end of the year.

'Livewire' Ricky back doing what he does best at Dover

'Livewire' Ricky back doing what he does best at Dover

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler was thrilled to see returning striker Ricky Miller make an instant impact as their pre-season campaign got under way.

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Shoppers reach for masks despite Freedom Day

Shoppers reach for masks despite Freedom Day

Covid wary shoppers heeded warnings that the Pandemic isn't over by wearing face coverings on Freedom Day.

Channel's largest ferry ready for action

Channel's largest ferry ready for action

The largest passenger ferry to operate across the Channel will begin services next month after successfully completing trials.

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Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after emergency services were called to the scene of a crash on a major Kent road.

Quarantine from France

Quarantine from France

Even people double jabbed for coronavirus will now have to quarantine after returning from France, the government has announced.

'Hidden treasures' at former nightclub

'Hidden treasures' at former nightclub

Permission has been granted to replace a former nightclub with flats but archaeologists say the area is a historic goldmine.

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

The tallest cruise ship in the world - and the biggest sailing vessel - has docked in Kent ahead of its first-ever public voyage.

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Appeal to find stolen mountain bikes

Appeal to find stolen mountain bikes

A photograph of five stolen mountain bikes has been released as police appeal for help to find them.

'Flying' ferry pictured by yachtsman in bar

'Flying' ferry pictured by yachtsman in bar

People enjoying a drink in a yacht club were bemused to see one of Kent's ferries apparently floating in the sky.

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Whites wait on Hanson's Oldham trial

Whites wait on Hanson's Oldham trial

Dover manager Andy Hessenthaler would love to bring Ryan Hanson back to the club - if he fails to land a Football League move.

Rescue drama for asylum seekers

Rescue drama for asylum seekers

A total of 37 people had to be airlifted from a sandbank they were trapped on before tidal waters poured in.

Two charged with gun smuggling

Two charged with gun smuggling

Two men from Romania appear in court next month after allegedly being found with 9mm firearms at a Kent port.

Proudly on parade

Proudly on parade

A military school had a successful annual Grand Day but attendance was inevitably limited because of the pandemic.

Man charged after double burglary

Man charged after double burglary

A suspect will appear in crown court next month after two break-ins in the same street in one night.

Best foot forward for business

Best foot forward for business

A new networking method for people in the commercial world involves meeting outdoors and walking together.

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