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Couple escape late-night blaze at their Dover home

Couple escape late-night blaze at their Dover home

05 September 2013

Fire-fighters tackled a blaze which broke out at a house in Dover late last night.

Vandals target Dover nursery

Vandals target Dover nursery

04 September 2013

Police are appealing for help in finding vandals who damaged a childcare nursery in Dover.

MPs speak after vote on Syria crisis

MPs speak after vote on Syria crisis

04 September 2013

After the House of Commons rejected the motion for possible military action in Syria, the district's two MPs say why they voted for it.

 Your chance to make a difference

Your chance to make a difference

04 September 2013

People have the chance to give their ideas for improving Dover at an exhibition with a difference at the Charlton Arts Centre this month.

Officers tackle street drinkers in Dover

Officers tackle street drinkers in Dover

04 September 2013

More officers are on duty in Dover town centre this week tackling anti-social behaviour by street drinkers.

'HS2 money could be spent on our trains'

'HS2 money could be spent on our trains'

04 September 2013

Billions of pounds being spent on a rail project branded a white elephant by some could be spent on the county's transport network, it's been argued.

Remembering the Merchant Navy seafarers who gave their lives in the wars

Remembering the Merchant Navy seafarers who gave their lives in the wars

03 September 2013

Civic dignitaries were among those who attended the Merchant Navy Day memorial service at Dover Town Hall today.

Fun day tops £3,000

Fun day tops £3,000

03 September 2013

A family fun day to raise awareness for people suffering a rare disease was a great success, raising a staggering £3,039 for two charities.

Did you see bike thieves?

Did you see bike thieves?

03 September 2013

Witnesses are being sought after determined thieves stole two bikes which were locked and bolted onto a car roof rack.

Big increase in parking permit charges for hospital staff

Big increase in parking permit charges for hospital staff

03 September 2013

The lowest paid staff at a Kent hospital trust will have to pay more than double to park at work.

House blaze treated as suspicious

House blaze treated as suspicious

03 September 2013

Police have launched an investigation into a suspicious fire that gutted a terraced house.

Kent spends most on drugs for ADHD

Kent spends most on drugs for ADHD

03 September 2013

An area of Kent has spent more on drugs for treating hyperactivity disorder ADHD than anywhere else in England, NHS figures reveal.

Officers investigate alleged smuggling of nearly two million cigarettes at Dover

Officers investigate alleged smuggling of nearly two million cigarettes at Dover

03 September 2013

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling 1.8 million cigarettes into Dover Ferry Port, via Calais.

KCC social worker concerns persist... despite £2,000 'golden hellos'

KCC social worker concerns persist... despite £2,000 'golden hellos'

03 September 2013

Recruiting social workers for Kent's looked-after children has been identified as an ongoing problem - despite attractive "golden hellos" and bonuses.

Much more than a coffee morning ...

Much more than a coffee morning ...

02 September 2013

It won’t be just about tea and sympathy at Georgina Bishop’s Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning at the Deal Hoy.

Deal Hospital is not lost - promises health chief

Deal Hospital is not lost - promises health chief

02 September 2013

Improve hospital services in Deal - don’t take them away. That was the message of a packed meeting about the future of Deal Hospital.

Crackdown on litter louts and dog mess

Crackdown on litter louts and dog mess

29 August 2013

Litter bugs and dog owners who do not pick up their pets’ mess could be slapped with a £75 fine from this week.

Hospital's future is in your hands

Hospital's future is in your hands

28 August 2013

MP Charlie Elphicke has appealed to the people of Deal to attend a public meeting to show support to secure the future of the town's hospital.

Pensioner dies after jumping into sea

Pensioner dies after jumping into sea

28 August 2013

A 70 year-old man sparked a rescue mission in Calais when he jumped from a ferry and died

Wind turbine firm to create 106 jobs

Wind turbine firm to create 106 jobs

28 August 2013

X-Wind Power is moving from the Isle of Wight to Discovery Park, Sandwich, and creating 106 jobs.

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