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Saturday, May 25 2013

Your local news for Deal, Dover and Sandwich...
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Positive changes made at Dover school, but "much more to be done"

The governing body of a Dover Catholic school that was placed in special measures in January has been replaced with an Interim Executive Board

24/05/13

"Resign in shame" businessman tells council

Dover businessman launches a blistering attack on the district council over what he describes as the lack of action on the town's regeneration.

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23/05/13

Smoker "lucky to be alive" after Dover flat fire

Two men were taken to hospital and others were evacuated from their homes when a fire broke out in a Dover flat early today.

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23/05/13

Man feared dead after P&O ferry plunge is from Whitstable

A 30-year-old ferry passenger feared dead after he is thought to have fallen from a cross-Channel ferry lived in Whitstable, it has been revealed.

24/05/13

Man charged after spate of burglaries near Dover

A man arrested within hours of 10 alleged burglaries in Dover early one morning last week has been charged.

23/05/13

Hotel used as £1.5m drugs farm

A 17th century coach house near Canterbury was converted into a large-scale skunk cannabis factory by drugs barons.

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23/05/13

Beer and cider weekend at picturesque mill

It's all about beer and cider at Crabble Corn Mill at River this weekend as volunteers offer 70 different brews.

23/05/13

Live animal exports ban is "a matter for Europe"

The battle to stop live animal exports through Dover needs to be fought in Europe, according to government ministers.

22/05/13

Museum launches 2013 season

Deal Maritime and Local History Museum has launched its new 2013 season in style.

22/05/13

Food bank could open in Dover by September

A food bank is to be set up in Dover. Representatives from various Dover churches are having talks with supermarkets to launch the project.

22/05/13

Today's Sport

Northeast says Kent must remain positive

Opener Sam Northeast has reflected on Kent’s disappointing start to the season but insists the squad are working hard to get back on track.

24/05/13

Harmison hoping to grab his chance

Ben Harmison wants to take advantage of his recall to the Kent side and make the place his own.

24/05/13

Brown leaves Dover under a cloud

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter strongly refutes claims from departing first-team coach Steve Brown that the club had “reneged on verbal agreements."

23/05/13

Whites set to increase admission prices

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter has blamed “disappointing attendances” for the decision to raise admission prices next season.

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23/05/13

Tredwell calls for backing from fans

Captain James Tredwell has urged Kent fans to get behind the team as they prepare for a hectic few days.

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23/05/13

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