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 McDonald’s boss ends 17-year link with chain in Dover

McDonald’s boss ends 17-year link with chain in Dover

18 September 2014

The franchisee of McDonald’s two restaurants in Dover is selling up, removing his overalls for good at the end of the month.

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

18 September 2014

People with health problems are being warned to take extra care as pollution levels across the county soar.

Tweets row dropped in public

Tweets row dropped in public

18 September 2014

"Jungle bunnies", sense of humour by-passes and the Barham Barbecue - these offensive comments should not be debated publicly, DDC has agreed

Van driver denies causing death of teen cyclist

Van driver denies causing death of teen cyclist

17 September 2014

A motorist is to stand trial after appearing in court to deny causing the death of a teen cyclist by dangerous driving.

'Illegal immigrant' found on P&O lorry roof

'Illegal immigrant' found on P&O lorry roof

17 September 2014

An 'illegal immigrant' was spotted on the roof of a grain truck leaving a P&O ferry at Dover - while another four were said to have been inside.

Diversion woes as huge section of A2 shut at weekends

Diversion woes as huge section of A2 shut at weekends

17 September 2014

Drivers will be forced to take a 40-mile diversion and use country lanes as rat runs as a stretch of the A2 is shut at weekends.

Mosquitoes spreading deadly diseases threaten Kent

Mosquitoes spreading deadly diseases threaten Kent

17 September 2014

Aggressive mosquitoes capable of spreading deadly diseases are on their way to Kent, with one species already at home in the county.

Battlefield comrades honoured at castle

Battlefield comrades honoured at castle

17 September 2014

Dover festival will educate visitors on the wartime role horses played

Car wash hits back at critics

Car wash hits back at critics

17 September 2014

The manager of a car wash business has hit back at criticism made by the Dover Society and the Lib-Dems’ parliamentary candidate Sarah Smith.

 East Kent Scots’ group backs call to keep union together

East Kent Scots’ group backs call to keep union together

17 September 2014

East Kent’s Scots are backing the campaign to keep Scotland in the UK ahead of the independence referendum tomorrow

Life’s a clean beach

Life’s a clean beach

17 September 2014

Volunteers are sought to clear the clutter of beach debris this weekend

Eight Bells listed in Good Beer Guide 2015

Eight Bells listed in Good Beer Guide 2015

16 September 2014

Dover's Eight Bells pub in Cannon Street has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale.

Witnesses sought as man fights for life after head-on crash

Witnesses sought as man fights for life after head-on crash

16 September 2014

Police are appealing for witnesses to a head-on crash between a lorry and car that left man critically ill in hospital.

Kids' cookery classes at restaurant

Kids' cookery classes at restaurant

16 September 2014

Chopping, food safety and other skills will be learned by youngsters at the Chequers Community Kitchen after school club

Swimming club does ice bucket challenge

Swimming club does ice bucket challenge

16 September 2014

Swimmers from Dover Lifeguard Club challenged every sports Club in Britain to do the Ice Bucket Challenge before doing theirs - Mexican Wave Style.

New deportation date for Fred Buenavista

New deportation date for Fred Buenavista

15 September 2014

A popular barman is once again due to be deported after he was released to be with his step father who was undergoing major surgery.

Firm’s veggie burgers a hit with M&S shoppers

Firm’s veggie burgers a hit with M&S shoppers

15 September 2014

Tilmanstone Salads has sold around 80,000 vegetarian burgers with retailer giant, Marks & Spencers this summer.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration

15 September 2014

Kent's Phones 4U stores have been closed as the firm is plunged into administration, leaving hundreds of county jobs under threat.

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

15 September 2014

A London windsurfer sparked a major rescue mission and Border Force investigation when he tried to surf to France from Dover.

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

13 September 2014

Residents near a Kent port may hear sounds of gunfire and explosions as emergency services simulate a major attack.

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