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Dover go up - the moment that mattered

Dover go up - the moment that mattered

Here's the key moment that saw Dover win promotion to Conference Premier on Saturday.

Anti-crime scheme wins distinction for the third time

Anti-crime scheme wins distinction for the third time

The Dover Partnership Against Crime (DPAC) scheme has been awarded a distinction and branded one of the best in the country.

Boy ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash

Boy ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash

The father of a four-year-old boy trapped in a crumpled car after being hit by a foreign lorry says he is lucky to be alive.

Whites primed for play-off final

Whites primed for play-off final

Dover boss Chris Kinnear says his side will be fully focused for the Skrill South play-off final against Ebbsfleet.

Mum's anger after autistic boy told to 'shut up' in restaurant

Mum's anger after autistic boy told to 'shut up' in restaurant

A mum was forced to walk out of a restaurant after a fellow diner told her autistic son to 'sit down and shut up'.

Artificial grass and timber stolen from Dover's Jewson

Artificial grass and timber stolen from Dover's Jewson

Jewson, the building merchants in Coombe Valley Road, was targeted by thieves on Tuesday night.

Unsung heroes of Dover rewarded for community efforts

Unsung heroes of Dover rewarded for community efforts

Some of Dover's community spirits were rewarded with trophies and certificates at the town council's People of Dover awards.

Castle Street blaze ignites four storey building

Castle Street blaze ignites four storey building

Two fire engines were in attendance to a blaze in Castle Street this morning.

Police to contact organisers over A2 chaos

Police to contact organisers over A2 chaos

The police are set to contact organisers of the BHP Performance show after the A2 became gridlocked on Bank Holiday Monday.

Public feedback on port plans discussed yesterday

Public feedback on port plans discussed yesterday

The port will discuss the feedback received from their last public meeting about the Western Docks revival.

Surprise honour for P&O choir

Surprise honour for P&O choir

P&O's choir had a surprise visit from the mayor of Dover, Ronnie Philpott, who congratulated them on their success.

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Two teenagers have been rescued by lifeboat volunteers after getting trapped by the incoming tide.

Nigel Farage unveils new UKIP billboard

Nigel Farage unveils new UKIP billboard

The White Cliffs of Dover are now an iconic image on UKIP’s new billboard, launched on Saturday by UKIP leader, Nigel Farage.

Suspected illegal immigrant caught heading for Dover on raft

Suspected illegal immigrant caught heading for Dover on raft

P&O's Spirit of Britain vessel spotted a suspected illegal immigrant attempting to sail to Dover on a raft yesterday morning.

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

A new appeal for information has been launched to find a pregnant mother who vanished from her home 15 years ago today.

Dover's RNLI receives large donation

Dover's RNLI receives large donation

Dover's RNLI was given a cheque for more than £3,000 by the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation on Sunday.

Queues on A2 for Lydden Hill track event

Queues on A2 for Lydden Hill track event

Eager drivers have arrived to the Lydden Hill event early causing traffic delays along the A2.

10-man Dover go through

10-man Dover go through

Dover set up an all-Kent Skrill South final despite playing with 10 men for nearly all of their second leg at Sutton on Saturday.

Investigation after firefighters suffer burns in ferry blaze

Investigation after firefighters suffer burns in ferry blaze

Three firefighters are being treated at a specialist burns unit as an investigation begins into the cause of a boiler room blaze on a ferry.

Mini bouquets scattered around Market Square

Mini bouquets scattered around Market Square

Small bouquets of flowers will be scattered around Market Square and Dover Library to celebrate National Flower Arranging Day.

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