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Alcohol seized at port in excise crackdown

Alcohol seized at port in excise crackdown

More than 68,000 litres of alcohol and three lorries have been seized in an overnight operation at the Port of Dover.

Bank holiday traffic to test A20 scheme

Bank holiday traffic to test A20 scheme

The success rate of the A20 Traffic Assessment Phase could be put to the test this weekend as bank holiday traffic is set to increase.

Raggett didn't think England text was for real

Raggett didn't think England text was for real

Defender Sean Raggett thought one of his Dover team-mates was playing a joke when he got text saying he'd been selected for England C.

Warning over telephone scam

Warning over telephone scam

Dover District Council has reassured residents that they would never call and ask for bank card details after being made aware of a phone scam.

Burlington House on course for demolition

Burlington House on course for demolition

A council update has revealed that Dover's biggest eyesore, Burlington House, is expected to come under its ownership by early summer.

Appeal after trio attack woman in street

Appeal after trio attack woman in street

Police have launched an appeal after a woman was reportedly attacked by two men and a woman, leaving her with an arm injury.

Student secures latest port bursary

Student secures latest port bursary

Dover Harbour Board has awarded a student from Sir Roger Manwood's school with a bursary to help him kick start a port related career.

The building blocks are in place – it’s time to deliver

The building blocks are in place – it’s time to deliver

Investment, improved health care and development plays a part in Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke’s pledge to improve the district.

Raggett gets England call

Raggett gets England call

Dover defender Sean Raggett has been named in the England C squad.

Roundabout reopened following collision

Roundabout reopened following collision

A roundabout on the A20 in Dover has reopened following a collision between a car and a lorry.

Apology made for 'rudeness' to former mayor

Apology made for 'rudeness' to former mayor

A councillor publicly spoke out about the "horrible comments" the former Mayor of Dover Cllr Pam Brivio received during her term.

Fly-tippers dump household items in road

Fly-tippers dump household items in road

A Rotary club member has condemned two acts of fly-tipping at the side of a busy Dover road.

Leberl happy to keep learning from Kinnear

Leberl happy to keep learning from Kinnear

Jake Leberl has seen players he has played with and against become managers but he's happy to be Chris Kinnear's right-hand man at Dover

Grimes: Only way is up

Grimes: Only way is up

New Dover signing Jamie Grimes is looking forward to helping Chris Kinnear's side push on from their impressive first season in Vanarama Conference.

Travellers move in on field between two schools

Travellers move in on field between two schools

A field between two Dover secondary schools has been taken over by a group of travellers.

Blazing car causes A20 delays

Blazing car causes A20 delays

This was the scene on the A20 tonight as a car fire caused lengthy delays.

Christmas present thief jailed

Christmas present thief jailed

A heartless thief who stole Christmas presents from homes in east Kent has been jailed for more than seven years.

Dover Town Council remains Labour-led

Dover Town Council remains Labour-led

A new set of councillors have been announced following the vote at the general election, including three who are standing independently.

Lorry railing smash sparked delays

Lorry railing smash sparked delays

A lorry collided with a set of railings this morning, causing huge tailbacks along one of Dover's most busiest roads.

Lifeboat station’s history on display

 Lifeboat station’s history on display

Pictures and memorabilia from Dover Lifeboat station are being showcased at My Gallery in the Clocktower at the Western Docks.

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