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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.

Kinnear keen to add to his squad

Kinnear keen to add to his squad

Dover boss Chris Kinnear is close to adding more firepower to his squad ahead of Saturday’s Vanarama Conference clash with Dartford at Crabble.

Operation stack in place

Operation stack in place

Operation stack has been implemented following traffic chaos along the A20 and into Dover after high winds cause ferry delays.

Sharks lack bite again

Sharks lack bite again

Dover coach Graham Tonks says his players need to start believing in themselves and their ability after slumping to fourth consecutive loss.

Whites make double signing

Whites make double signing

Dover boss Chris Kinnear has strengthened his squad, signing former Aldershot winger Adam Mekki and Luton Town midfielder Solomon Taiwo.

Mud sticks with Kinnear jnr

Mud sticks with Kinnear jnr

Dover kit manager Rob Hastie says he will have a battle on his hands when midfielder Chris Kinnear jnr returns after knee surgery - washing his kit.

Sweet taste of success for Fudge Man Steve

Sweet taste of success for Fudge Man Steve

Making fudge from home is Steve Timms’ living – and an insight into his lifestyle has been filmed by the BBC.

Strictly no dancing for Modeste after scoring winner

Strictly no dancing for Modeste after scoring winner

Dover winger Ricky Modeste's puts his trademark dance after scoring a goal on hold due to state of pitch in FA Trophy win at Havant & Waterlooville.

Immigration removal centre blaze

Immigration removal centre blaze

An inmate is suspected of causing a fire at Dover Immigration Removal Centre, which resulted in two injuries.

Lifeboat search confirms wreckage 'not from vessel'

Lifeboat search confirms wreckage 'not from vessel'

A wreckage spotted in the Channel this morning is not from a vessel, an RNLI Lifeboat search has confirmed.

Unexpected item in baggage area!

Unexpected item in baggage area!

A passenger was stopped by immigration officials after he tried to smuggle his wife into the country in a suitcase.

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