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Anger as 'last resort' house for disabled son rejected

Anger as 'last resort' house for disabled son rejected

A mother fears she may have to put her profoundly disabled son into care after her plans to build a "last resort" specially-adapted home were refused.

Charity collection stolen from social supermarket in Dover

Charity collection stolen from social supermarket in Dover

The founder of a social supermarket in Kent has been left devastated after a charity box was stolen from the shop.

Teen imprisoned for involvement in Dover demonstrations

Teen imprisoned for involvement in Dover demonstrations

A teenager who was caught on camera throwing a bin at opposition protesters in Dover has been sentenced to 16 months in a young offender institute.

Port delays clear

Port delays clear

Ferry services are getting back to normal after delays due to technical issues.

Relief as Dover escapes 'Black Saturday' traffic gridlock prediction

Relief as Dover escapes 'Black Saturday' traffic gridlock prediction

Fears of a repeat of last weekend's nightmare for holiday traffic heading to the Port of Dover has failed to materialise.

More delays expected at Dover on 'Black Saturday'

More delays expected at Dover on 'Black Saturday'

Drivers heading to France are warned to expect more traffic chaos this weekend - although there are currently no delays around the Port of Dover.

Huge 'stash' of water ahead of Dover getaway

Huge 'stash' of water ahead of Dover getaway

Thousands of water bottles are being kept at Dover as the authorities are braced for a second weekend of travel woes.

Warning after dog dies in cliff fall

Warning after dog dies in cliff fall

A dog has died after falling off cliffs, prompting a warning from the RNLI.

Grimes staying grounded

Grimes staying grounded

Skipper Jamie Grimes says Dover are not getting carried away despite claiming a third impressive scalp in their promising pre-season preparations.

Clergyman tricked into giving con artist thousands

Clergyman tricked into giving con artist thousands

A fraudster pretended to be a penniless wine merchant to con a kind-hearted clergyman into giving him thousands of pounds.

Man rescued from fishing vessel after engine failure

Man rescued from fishing vessel after engine failure

A 57-year-old man was rescued from a fishing vessel by Dover Lifeboat and Border Force cutter after taking on water.

Teenage cancer sufferer's video plea for help

Teenage cancer sufferer's video plea for help

Teenage cancer sufferer Kelly Turner has made an online video plea for donations to fund lifesaving treatment in America.

Woman cut free from vehicle after crash

Woman cut free from vehicle after crash

A woman has been rescued by firefighters after a two-vehicle crash.

Please help stop this, Prime Minister

Please help stop this, Prime Minister

A tourism boss has written a desperate plea to Theresa May after last week's traffic hell at a Kent port.

Main road shut amid concerns for man on bridge

Main road shut amid concerns for man on bridge

A key route was closed both ways this morning after police were called to a man on a bridge.

Care home boss stole £57k... but will pay back just £1

Care home boss stole £57k... but will pay back just £1

A care home boss who is thought to have gambled and boozed away nearly £57,000 has been ordered to pay back just £1.

Cocaine worth £1.2m seized from lorry

Cocaine worth £1.2m seized from lorry

A driver has been charged after 30 kilos of cocaine worth around £1.2 million was found in the bodywork of his lorry as he entered the country.

Police hunt protest suspects

Police hunt protest suspects

Police have issued CCTV images of eight more men suspected of involvement in violent protests.

Police investigate after couple caught performing oral sex

Police investigate after couple caught performing oral sex

A mum has condemned a couple she claims were performing oral sex in a car in broad daylight - in full view of children.

Generous donations help keep Pegasus flying

Generous donations help keep Pegasus flying

A playscheme for young people with a variety of severe and complex disabilities starts today thanks to generous donations.

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