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Whites win again

Whites win again

Dover Athletic moved up to eighth in Vanarama Conference after beating Wrexham 2-0 at Crabble.

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

More than 1,200 potentially lethal hot water bottles - designed for children - have been seized at Dover and destroyed.

Snow hits Kent

Snow hits Kent

Kent has seen a covering of snow as flurries hit parts of the county.

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

A brave 'Good Samaritan' - who stood between an armed robber and his terrified victim - has won the praise of a judge.

Bellamy breaks goal drought

Bellamy breaks goal drought

Dover Athletic midfielder Liam Bellamy thrilled with his first goal of the season during crushing win against Dartford.

Deal boss Johncock sacked

Deal boss Johncock sacked

Dave Johncock's reign as caretaker boss of Deal Town ended on Monday night.

Police hunt for garage thieves

Police hunt for garage thieves

An appeal has been launched for witnesses following a burglary at the Shell Garage in Guston.

Overnight road closures

Overnight road closures

Today (Monday) marks the start of overnight road closures on two of Dover's main routes due to road marking maintenance.

Dover 6 Dartford 1 - in pictures

Dover 6 Dartford 1 - in pictures

Picture action from Dover's 6-1 derby win against Dartford in the Vanarama Conference on Saturday.

'Help us to help you'

'Help us to help you'

Residents in the Dover district have been urged to contact the police if they suspect anyone of growing or supplying cannabis.

Probation officer had a passion for helping others

Probation officer had a passion for helping others

A Dover man who spent 35 years as a probation officer and dedicated his time to people and his Christian faith, has been remembered.

Resident appeals for elected 'directors from the community'

Resident appeals for elected 'directors from the community'

A Dover resident has appealed to Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughin for an elected community director for the Port of Dover.

Dover hit Darts for six

Dover hit Darts for six

Dover extended their unbeaten run in Vanarama Conference to 12 games with a crushing derby win against struggling Dartford.

Kitchen specialists donate a £6k kitchen suite to mill

Kitchen specialists donate a £6k kitchen suite to mill

Crabble Corn Mill in Lower Road has received a donation of a kitchen from Whitfield-based kitchen specialists, Stelline Interiors.

Pavement closed off for 'safety reasons'

Pavement closed off for 'safety reasons'

Parts of the pavement surrounding the construction of new council flats in Castle Street have been closed-off to the public for "safety reasons."

Traffic eased following predicted chaos of Tunnel closure

Traffic eased following predicted chaos of Tunnel closure

Traffic through Dover is now free-flowing after expected chaos on the A20 on Saturday after a lorry blaze forced the Channel Tunnel to close.

Kitten abandoned on Channel ferry

Kitten abandoned on Channel ferry

A kitten found abandoned on a cross-Channel ferry to Dover has been re-homed.

Missing Dover boy found

Missing Dover boy found

Missing Johnathan Tappendon, 15, has been found safe and is at home with his father following a Facebook campaign.

Wine and soft drinks stolen from shed

Wine and soft drinks stolen from shed

Around £400 worth of wine and soft drinks have been reportedly stolen from a shed in Durban Crescent, Dover.

Ferry firm closure is right decision, say Channel rivals

Ferry firm closure is right decision, say Channel rivals

Cross-Channel competitors P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways have welcomed appeal rejection of MyFerryLink.

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