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Woman airlifted to shore dies after small boat incident in Channel

Woman airlifted to shore dies after small boat incident in Channel

A woman has died after being airlifted to shore following an incident involving a small boat off the coast of Dover.

Swayland battles for supremacy at Lydden Hill

Swayland battles for supremacy at Lydden Hill

The action was fast and furious when the 2WD Superprix returned for another year at Lydden Hill last weekend - and Dan Swayland made the most of it.

Milestone reached for new ‘landmark’ building in town’s £21m transformation

Milestone reached for new ‘landmark’ building in town’s £21m transformation

A milestone has been reached in the construction of a multimillion-pound project, which has been described as a new landmark for a town centre.

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Niece to tackle her fear of the sea on cross-Channel swim for uncle

Niece to tackle her fear of the sea on cross-Channel swim for uncle

A woman is set to tackle swimming across the Channel despite being afraid of the sea and open water.

Dixon back on the podium

Dixon back on the podium

Dover’s Elf Marc VDS racer Jake Dixon was best of the rest at the MotoGP Moto2 Catalan Grand Prix - his strongest result in almost two months.

Barn to be converted into hotel rooms despite concerns over safety

Barn to be converted into hotel rooms despite concerns over safety

Plans to convert a barn into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor have been approved despite concerns over pedestrian safety.

Men who attempted to smuggle migrants into UK ‘hidden in load of used tyres’ jailed

Men who attempted to smuggle migrants into UK ‘hidden in load of used tyres’ jailed

Two men who tried to smuggle migrants into the UK in the back of a lorry have been jailed.

Whites dealt Hanson blow

Whites dealt Hanson blow

Boss Jake Leberl concedes he’s kicking himself at how he managed Dover midfielder Ryan Hanson prior to his injury setback.

‘You don’t expect tornadoes here!’: Shocking moment tree crashes down at wedding venue

‘You don’t expect tornadoes here!’: Shocking moment tree crashes down at wedding venue

This is the moment high winds ripped through a wedding venue’s estate and caused sparks to fly as it tore down a tree.

Gun smuggler told police he was in UK for christening after being caught

Gun smuggler told police he was in UK for christening after being caught

A gun smuggler who was caught hiding weapons in his Renault and claimed to be in the UK for a christening has been jailed.

Mixed emotions for Leberl after draw

Mixed emotions for Leberl after draw

Boss Jake Leberl had mixed emotions after Dover’s eventful midweek National League South home draw against Dagenham & Redbridge.

Report: Soares-Junior at the double in Whites draw

Report: Soares-Junior at the double in Whites draw

Two-goal Ruben Soares-Junior helped Dover come from behind to draw at home to 10-man Dagenham & Redbridge in their midweek National League South game.

Huge solar farm and next steps for mini-housing estates among district’s latest planning bids

Huge solar farm and next steps for mini-housing estates among district’s latest planning bids

A huge solar array and a fresh wave of new homes could be on the cards for one Kent district.

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Police unearth ‘large cannabis stash’ in Kent village

Police unearth ‘large cannabis stash’ in Kent village

Police have unearthed a “large quantity of cannabis” after being called to a Kent village amid reports of a disturbance.

The mystery of the nameless divers found months apart off the Kent coast

The mystery of the nameless divers found months apart off the Kent coast

When a dredger found an old diving suit in the Channel, no one was prepared for what was inside. Months later, another grisly discovery was made…

'There’s no point carrying on’: Landlady calling time after 43 years

'There’s no point carrying on’: Landlady calling time after 43 years

One of Kent’s longest-serving landladies is calling time after more than four decades – saying “there’s no point” carrying on as trade dwindles.

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Boy, 3, obsessed with buses has Stagecoach vehicle named after him

Boy, 3, obsessed with buses has Stagecoach vehicle named after him

A three-year-old boy obsessed with buses has been honoured with his name on a vehicle after winning the hearts of Stagecoach staff.

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Two drivers suffer life-changing injuries after serious crash

Two drivers suffer life-changing injuries after serious crash

Two drivers have suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash.

Mike’s the man for Whites defender Jones

Mike’s the man for Whites defender Jones

Defender Jalen Jones has explained the role Dover assistant manager Mike Sandmann played in his summer switch.

Nikaj kicking on to Leberl’s delight

Nikaj kicking on to Leberl’s delight

Manager Jake Leberl thinks Dover talisman George Nikaj has developed into an even better player over the close season.

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