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No disruption caused at port, despite weather warnings
07 January 2014The Port of Dover has remained open, with ferry services running to schedule.
Burst pipe forces boy's grammar school to partly shut
07 January 2014For some students, their Christmas break has been extended due to a water leak at the Dover Grammar School for Boys.
Dad-of-five takes charge of policing in east Kent
07 January 2014A top cop has vowed to cut crime and catch criminals while praising the bravery of his officers.
Overhanging tree brings rail service to a halt
07 January 2014Passengers travelling between Dover Priory and Ramsgate had to board a selection of buses as tree debris blocked the railway line.
Bail extended for clingfilm murder suspects
06 January 2014Two men accused of murdering a man found dead wrapped in clingfilm after a 'kinky sex game' have had their bail extended for two months.
Bedroom blaze caused by sleepy smoker
06 January 2014A Whitfield resident has been taken to hospital after dosing off while smoking, causing a fire in the bedroom.
Children's library corridor receives colourful overhaul
03 January 2014The Princes Trust have been commended for re-decorating the corridor entrance into the children's library in Dover.
Sencicle writes to Transport Secretary over rail fares
03 January 2014Alan Sencicle asks the Transport Secretary to "apply pressure" to Southeastern to cut rail prices between Dover and London.
Dover's wind swept pier re-opens to the public
02 January 2014The Prince of Wales pier has now re-opened as repairs to fencing are complete and the wind dies down, for now.
Suspected break-in at Dover Leisure Centre
02 January 2014Police were called to Dover Leisure Centre after an open emergency exit sparked concerns the premises had been broken into on New Years Day.
Burlington House burgled over the festive season
31 December 2013Electricity cables have been taken from the seventh floor of the derelict and abandoned office block.
Dover lifeboat volunteers on two call outs over Christmas
31 December 2013Dover Lifeboat volunteers have been busy this festive season.
Dover primary school going from strength to strength
31 December 2013River Primary school has topped off a successful year with an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Emergency services rush to overturned vehicle in York Street, Dover
31 December 2013A driver and passenger walked free from a Renault Clio that flipped onto its roof.
Lifesaver Eric Stokes awarded MBE in New Year honours
31 December 2013More than 50 years of lifesaving in Kent started for Eric Stokes when he realised there were badges to be won!
M&S appealing for residents to recycle old Christmas cards
31 December 2013The Woodland trust have planted their bins in M&S stores in a bid to encourage people to recycle and save our woodlands.
Still flying the flag for an airport off the Kent coast
30 December 2013Backers of a £39bn plan to build a four-runway hub airport on Goodwin Sands say the scheme isn't dead in the water despite Davis Commission snub.
Dover's Beacon Church becomes angel-less due to high winds
30 December 2013A concrete angel of 112 years has finally been removed from a church after becoming alarmingly unstable.
Dover's Sonita Henry stars in Doctor Who's Christmas special
30 December 2013Dover born and bred, Sonita Henry plays Colonel Meme in Doctor Who's the Time of the Doctor episode.
Tributes paid to Michael Kerr in the name of a star
30 December 2013Relatives of murdered Michael Kerr have bought a star and named it after him in commemoration of his life.
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