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New space for port traffic amid fears ‘horrendous’ gridlock could get worse

New space for port traffic amid fears ‘horrendous’ gridlock could get worse

More space is being created for vehicle checks at Dover harbour amid concerns new EU rules could exacerbate traffic problems on Kent’s roads.

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Takeaway shut down after ‘widespread rat infestation’

Takeaway shut down after ‘widespread rat infestation’

A rat-infested Chinese takeaway has been ordered to shut down after inspectors found the premises in a “filthy condition”.

Record numbers cross Channel in small boats for first three months of year

Record numbers cross Channel in small boats for first three months of year

The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel so far in 2024 has reached a new record high for the first three months of a calendar year.

New vision for former nightclub site will ‘kickstart town’s regeneration’

New vision for former nightclub site will ‘kickstart town’s regeneration’

Plans to transform a former nightclub site into a multimillion-pound creative centre will "kickstart the regeneration" of a town centre, bosses say.

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Store fined £15k over illegal worker 'paid just £6 an hour'

Store fined £15k over illegal worker 'paid just £6 an hour'

A shop has been allowed to keep its licence despite employing an illegal worker - who claims he was paid just £6 an hour and sometimes in food.

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Whites boss: Targets joined our rivals

Whites boss: Targets joined our rivals

Jake Leberl has revealed Dover have lost out on transfer targets in their doomed bid against National League South relegation to rivals Welling.

Dismay as yobs burn community library books

Dismay as yobs burn community library books

Disheartened residents hit out at vandals who sent library books up in flames in a street.

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Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Holidaymakers are being warned to expect delays at the Port of Dover as they embark on Easter getaways this weekend.

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When a tiger struck terror in town

When a tiger struck terror in town

A tiger allowed to wander the streets petrified Kent residents in Victorian times, driving some to the neighbouring town.

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Boss disappointed with nature of Whites’ latest defeat

Boss disappointed with nature of Whites’ latest defeat

Manager Jake Leberl felt nobody in Dover’s squad played to their full potential in their home National League South defeat to in-form Farnborough.

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Report: Controversial loss leaves Dover closer to relegation

Report: Controversial loss leaves Dover closer to relegation

A controversial 23rd National League South defeat this season at home against in-form Farnborough left bottom team Dover on the brink of relegation.

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

The government has been urged to consider everything possible to reduce the impact of the EU entry and exit system when it begins this October.

Dixon withdraws from weekend action

Dixon withdraws from weekend action

Dover's Jake Dixon has withdrawn from the rest of the weekend’s racing in Portugal this weekend after initially being declared fit to race.

Police probe after man hit over head with bottle

Police probe after man hit over head with bottle

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was struck over the head with a bottle.

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Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

An asylum-seeker who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six men have been arrested in raids on a suspected smuggling gang.

No need for a mass clear-out at Dover

No need for a mass clear-out at Dover

Jake Leberl speaks about the number of Dover’s players he wants to keep if he's still in charge next term - despite the club’s inevitable relegation.

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

A lane on the A20 has been shut off to cars as freight vehicles on the way to the Port of Dover are managed by traffic lights.

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Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

A mum and dad made the difficult decision to let doctors amputate their son's toes - so he could finally walk after he was born with a rare condition.

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left apprehensive to drive on pothole- strewn and flooded routes.

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