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Mongolian asylum seeker still in the hands of the police

Mongolian asylum seeker still in the hands of the police

A Mongolian asylum seeker, who was rescued from a blue rubber dinghy by Dover Lifeboat on Friday is thought to still be in police custody.

Resident’s anger over the state of ‘disgusting’ park

Resident’s anger over the state of ‘disgusting’ park

Residents living close to Elms Vale recreation ground have commented on the “disgusting” state it has fallen into over last weekend.

Kinnear backs new striker

Kinnear backs new striker

Dover manager Chris Kinnear hopes new signing Stefan Payne can keep scoring goals like the former Gills striker did at AFC Hornchurch last season.

Appeal after dog attack horror

Appeal after dog attack horror

An Eythorne man is urging dog owners to keep ill-tempered animals on a lead after his family pet was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrior.

DTIZ scrutiny meeting date confirmed

DTIZ scrutiny meeting date confirmed

The council's scrutiny committee will hold its meeting regardinf the DTIZ development on June 23, it has been confirmed.

Motorist clocked at 110mph... days after driving at 94

Motorist clocked at 110mph... days after driving at 94

A disqualified driver took police on a 110 mph car chase - just four days after being stopped for doing 94 mph.

Port submits order to government to increase powers

Port submits order to government to increase powers

The Port of Dover has submitted its Harbour Revision Order to the government to increase its powers within the town.

Two held at Dover on suspicion of terror offences

Two held at Dover on suspicion of terror offences

Two men are being questioned by police after being arrested at Dover on suspicion of terror offences.

Man flown to hospital after falling down cliff steps

Man flown to hospital after falling down cliff steps

A young man has been flown to hospital after a major rescue operation when he fell down cliff steps early today.

New head teacher appointed at Dover Grammar School for Boys

New head teacher appointed at Dover Grammar School for Boys

Interim headteacher, Sonette Schwartz, pictured, will be replaced by Fiona Chapman come September this year.

Two men arrested in Dover on suspicion of terrorism

Two men arrested in Dover on suspicion of terrorism

Two men aged 26 and 44 were arrested at around 11pm last night on suspicion of terrorism.

Former Gills striker joins Whites

Former Gills striker joins Whites

Former Gillingham striker Stefan Payne has become Dover manager Chris Kinnear’s first new signing of the summer.

Plea for gull-proof bin bags is snubbed

Plea for gull-proof bin bags is snubbed

There are no plans to protect rubbish bags from gulls, says the district council.

P&O's Workplace Choir celebrates year anniversary

P&O's Workplace Choir celebrates year anniversary

P&O's choir reflects on a year of success as it celebrates its first anniversary.

Travellers occupy car park for five days

Travellers occupy car park for five days

A group of travellers who parked their caravans in the Russell Street car park left the site on Sunday according to the district council.

Blaze breaks out behind shop

Blaze breaks out behind shop

Smoke billowed into the sky as fire crews battled a blaze behind a shop.

A2 Jubilee Way closures

A2 Jubilee Way closures

The A2 Jubilee Way will be closed overnight from today to repair manholes on the viaduct.

Crumbling cliffs are hazard for walkers

Crumbling cliffs are hazard for walkers

Heavy rainfall has forced the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone to crumble seven times in the last few months.

Man convicted of child rape

Man convicted of child rape

A Dover lorry driver has been convicted as a child rapist.

Lorry driver locked up for 14 years after raping child

Lorry driver locked up for 14 years after raping child

A pervert trucker is behind bars after being convicted of a string of sickening child abuse charges.

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