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Children set fire to grass in Elms Vale park

Children set fire to grass in Elms Vale park

15 April 2014

Firefighters have warned children not to put themselves at risk by lighting unnecessary fires after a call out to Elms Vale park yesterday evening.

Head on collision on the A258 Deal to Dover Road

Head on collision on the A258 Deal to Dover Road

15 April 2014

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital with chest pains following a collision on the A258 Deal to Dover Road.

Roman Painted House "delighted" over claim loss

Roman Painted House "delighted" over claim loss

15 April 2014

The Roman Painted House Trust has expressed relief that a Dover woman, who is now in a wheelchair, has lost her £300,000 claim.

Ports "perfectly placed" for future investment

Ports "perfectly placed" for future investment

14 April 2014

Two ports in Kent and France have made an agreement to cement their place as Europe's most important freight corridor.

Car park charging times cut by an hour

Car park charging times cut by an hour

14 April 2014

Car park charging times across the district are to be cut by an hour following a decision made by DDC's cabinet today.

Dover district in darkness over energy cuts to street lights

Dover district in darkness over energy cuts to street lights

14 April 2014

Tonight will mark the start of the part-night lighting scheme meaning that some street lamps will be switched off from midnight to 5.30am.

Heroin and cocaine worth millions seized at Dover

Heroin and cocaine worth millions seized at Dover

14 April 2014

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and bailed until June following the seizure of drugs at the port.

M&S shop move criticised by Dover woman

M&S shop move criticised by Dover woman

14 April 2014

A Dover resident has shared her concerns with Marks & Spencer's head office about its move from the high street to the St James' development area.

Matt made it over the finish line despite his cracked ribs

Matt made it over the finish line despite his cracked ribs

13 April 2014

Matt Mackay from Deal completed the 26.2 mile stretch with his injury, in a dedicated bid to raise funds for cystic fibrosis.

Mum from Dover runs the London Marathon

Mum from Dover runs the London Marathon

13 April 2014

26-year-old Scarlet Isaacson will took part in her first ever London Marathon yesterday, raising money for the Pegasus Playscheme.

Act now to secure your vote

Act now to secure your vote

12 April 2014

Voters in Dover District are being urged to make sure they have registered to vote in time for the European Parliamentary Elections on May 22.

Boozing mum who fell over wall trying to wee loses damages bid

Boozing mum who fell over wall trying to wee loses damages bid

11 April 2014

A woman who fell over a wall at a Roman site while looking for somewhere to urinate after a night out drinking has lost her claim for damages.

Ex-mayor defends Dover's new benches

Ex-mayor defends Dover's new benches

11 April 2014

New benches in Dover’s town centre have been designed to stop day-time drinkers from loitering on them, says former town mayor Sue Jones.

Help honour those who inspire and entertain

Help honour those who inspire and entertain

11 April 2014

This year's awards celebrating the world of arts and culture have been launched...and the organisers want your votes.

MP holds meeting to discuss Dover's future

MP holds meeting to discuss Dover's future

11 April 2014

Dover’s future will be discussed in a meeting held by MP Charlie Elphicke – just days before Dover Town Investment Zone petitioner Alan Shirley speaks

Dover mourns year anniversary of Michael Kerr's tragic death

Dover mourns year anniversary of Michael Kerr's tragic death

10 April 2014

Michael Kerr's mother, Pat Coleman, has written a poem in tribute of her son, who was found dead in Capel-le-Ferne on April 10 last year.

Man narrowly misses pellet injury at Western Heights

Man narrowly misses pellet injury at Western Heights

10 April 2014

A group of youths aimed fire at a 20-year-old man at the Western Heights and threw eggs at his friends last weekend.

Pensioner knocked down by reversing car

Pensioner knocked down by reversing car

10 April 2014

A 79-year-old man was run down by a car leaving a parking bay outside of Iceland, Dover, this afternoon.

K College appoints new principals

K College appoints new principals

09 April 2014

New heads have been appointed for the splitting campuses of K College as it prepares to become part of East Kent College and Hadlow College.

MP's win in fight for 'People's Port'

MP's win in fight for 'People's Port'

09 April 2014

Major new plans to transform the way the Port of Dover is run will put locals at the heart of decision making, it's been revealed.

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