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Car wash service given the go-ahead

Car wash service given the go-ahead

31 August 2014

The owners of a car wash firm in Dover are delighted to have the go-ahead from the council after its future was threatened by disgruntled neighbours.

Cars wrecked in late night smash

Cars wrecked in late night smash

31 August 2014

Up to six vehicles were damaged after a driver reportedly lost control at speed and crashed into them.

Applications for community director discussed by Dover Harbour Board

Applications for community director discussed by Dover Harbour Board

30 August 2014

The Dover Harbour Board panel met and discussed 27 “high quality” applications for the advertised position of community director last week.

Champion slimmer is half the woman she used to be

Champion slimmer is half the woman she used to be

30 August 2014

The loss of more than 14 stone in weight over 19 months has drastically improved the lifestyle of a Dover woman.

Man due in court after 'machete' stand-off with police

Man due in court after 'machete' stand-off with police

29 August 2014

A 41-year-old has been charged after police were in an eight-hour stand-off with a man said to be wielding a machete.

More than 1,000 people at White Cliffs Walking Festival

More than 1,000 people at White Cliffs Walking Festival

29 August 2014

A plea for Dover to join Deal in becoming a Walkers Are Welcome town was made at the White Cliffs Walking Festival.

 Football volunteer’s courage is rewarded

Football volunteer’s courage is rewarded

27 August 2014

What would you do if you and your team were threatened by thugs? Jackie Smith stood up to them and got a top football award for it.

World record attempt delayed after immigration fears

World record attempt delayed after immigration fears

27 August 2014

A tip-off claiming an illegal immigrant had swum to Dover turned out to be a triathlete on a world record triathlon attempt.

Penultimate day of walking for White Cliffs Walking Festival ramblers

Penultimate day of walking for White Cliffs Walking Festival ramblers

26 August 2014

Walkers will embark on five walks today (Tuesday) exploring Deal, Dover, Samphire and Fowlmead.

Clair Hawkins raises issues with community director

Clair Hawkins raises issues with community director

26 August 2014

Labour’s Dover parliamentary candidate Clair Hawkins has spoken out over the proposed salary of the Port of Dover’s community director.

No sign of walkers slowing down in this year's White Cliffs Walking Festival

No sign of walkers slowing down in this year's White Cliffs Walking Festival

25 August 2014

Day five of the festival includes three pits, coastal delights and ancient tales.

Car 'deliberately set alight'

Car 'deliberately set alight'

25 August 2014

Firefighters were called to a car alight in the middle of a field last night.

Sandwich danced the night away

Sandwich danced the night away

24 August 2014

Last night's barn dance in Sandwich was a great success.

Teen, 17, in hospital after motorbike crash

Teen, 17, in hospital after motorbike crash

23 August 2014

A teenager is in hospital today after being injured in a motorbike crash.

 Mother’s gratitude for baby support

Mother’s gratitude for baby support

23 August 2014

A young mother whose first baby died of cot death five years ago has organised a day of family fun to raise cash for the charity that helped her cope.

Diver dies despite rescue bid

Diver dies despite rescue bid

23 August 2014

Paramedics failed to save the life of a diver who got into difficulties off the Kent coast.

Fancy a walk this weekend?

Fancy a walk this weekend?

23 August 2014

For those that fancy a walk this weekend the White Cliffs Walking Festival continues.

 Have a heart and give a cat a chance

Have a heart and give a cat a chance

22 August 2014

A Cat Sanctuary has called for landlords to overturn their no-pet policies which results in re-homing cases.

Take in battles, a lighthouse, miners and castles in five walks today

Take in battles, a lighthouse, miners and castles in five walks today

22 August 2014

Today is the second day of the 2014 White Cliffs Walking Festival, so we are challenging readers to put your best feet forward.

London man fined more than £1,000 for fly-tipping

London man fined more than £1,000 for fly-tipping

22 August 2014

A man from London has been fined more than £1,000 for fly-tipping in Harold Street and Abbey Road in Dover.

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