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Fountain vandals cost council hundreds
24 September 2014Dover taxpayers have forked out hundreds of pounds over the last two weeks to fix the fountain in Market Square that has been repeatedly vandalised.
MP hits out at council over land at St Margaret's
24 September 2014MP Charlie Elphicke says land near to his home in St Margaret's is unsafe - but DDC denies the claims
Nine people arrested on immigration offences
24 September 2014The Home Office has confirmed nine people were arrested on immigration offences yesterday.
Women may be voted in by golf club
24 September 2014Following the news that St Andrews voted to accept female members, Sandwich's Royal St George's will take the vote next year.
Dover's Phones 4U branch bought by Vodafone
23 September 2014Network provider, Vodafone, has saved four jobs in Dover as it has committed to buying the former Phones 4U store in Biggin Street.
Port commits to injecting cash into community fund
23 September 2014The Port of Dover has committed to injecting 1% of its pre tax profits into the community fund, it was announced on Monday night’s public workshop.
Truckers will block port in protest
23 September 2014Lorry drivers, whose vehicles come under siege by illegal migrants in Calais, are planning a blockade of the port on Saturday.
Hooded man attacks schoolgirl
22 September 2014Schoolchildren have been warned to be on their guard after a girl was attacked on her way to college.
Service marks 25th anniversary of bombing
22 September 2014Families of the 11 Royal Marines musicians killed in the IRA bombing of Deal Barracks have gathered at a special 25th anniversary memorial service.
Community fund discussed at public port meeting
22 September 2014Resident's queries and views regarding the Port of Dover community fund will be discussed at a meeting tonight.
Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants
21 September 2014A Kent MP has backed plans involving the UK giving Calais £12million to deal with a surge of illegal immigrants.
Sponsored beach clean and survey
21 September 2014Volunteers were asked to come down to Shakespeare beach yesterday to help with a beach clean.
Danger chainsaws to be sold for children’s charity
20 September 2014Hundreds of “dangerous” chainsaws, confiscated at the Port of Dover, are set to raise thousands of pounds in scrap for a children’s charity.
Get on the trail of scarecrows
20 September 2014The village of River is was bustling with families over the weekend as a community scare crow trail took place.
Plans for lorry park in Whitfield scrapped
20 September 2014Plans to build a lorry park at Whitfield have been scrapped by KCC, much to the delight of Dover District Council.
Former Millwall midfielder spared jail for benefit fraud
19 September 2014A midfielder who played for Millwall and Leyton Orient has been found guilty of benefit fraud
Kent MPs welcome 'fantastic' Scottish referendum result
19 September 2014County MPs have hailed the Scottish referendum result as a 'fantastic' outcome after voters rejected independence.
Councillor calls for action over The Regent Cinema in Deal
19 September 2014Following “no movement” to redevelop the building or improve it's exterior, Labour councillor Pam Hawkins has asked for something to be done
Group of 'illegal immigrants' found in refrigerated lorry
19 September 2014A man has been arrested today on suspicion of transporting suspected illegal immigrants after 24 were found in the back of a lorry.
History writer hits out over ‘in crowd’
19 September 2014A Dover historian has spoken out over claims she was ignored by the chairman of the Port and Community Forum, Derek Leach.
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