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Friday, May 24 2013

Your local news for Deal, Dover and Sandwich...
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"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 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

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

A 30-year-old ferry passenger feared dead after he is thought to have fallen from a cross-Channel ferry is from Kent, police have confirmed today.

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

New play areas get the thumbs up from pupils

Pupils from Priory Fields School had a break from their lessons on Friday to try out some play equipment which they had helped choose.

17/05/13

Today's Sport

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.

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.

23/05/13

Clifford says ground deal will boost Kent on the field

Jamie Clifford insists the renaming of the St Lawrence Ground will give Kent a better chance of being competitive on the field.

23/05/13

Kent sell naming rights to St Lawrence Ground

Kent have revealed what the new name for the St Lawrence Ground will be.

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21/05/13

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