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Man gives up bid to become oldest Channel swimmer
08 August 2013A 73-year-old American man has given up his attempt to become the oldest person to swim the English Channel.
RSPCA "can not inspect export animals", says government
08 August 2013Even if RSPCA inspectors are allowed into Dover’s docks, they will not be permitted to check vehicles carrying animals, the Mercury can reveal.
Councillors to run seafront toilets themselves while new bids are sought
07 August 2013Town councillors have decided to re-advertise the tender for running Dover's seafront toilets, and to operate the facility themselves in the meantime.
This week's Dover Mercury
07 August 2013Even if RSPCA inspectors are allowed into Dover’s Eastern Docks, they will not be permitted to take part in statutory checks of the vehicles, this wee
Swarms of jellyfish plague swimmers
07 August 2013Swimmers have been stung off the Kent coast despite warnings of a high number of jellyfish in our waters.
The sound of summer at music school
07 August 2013More than 50 musicians are busy this week taking part in the annual summer music school organised by the White Cliffs Symphonic Winds band.
Council removes its bottle banks from car parks
07 August 2013Just after the district reached its highest recycling levels, the council has removed all the public recycling bins.
Dover remains Europe's busiest ferry port
05 August 2013The Port of Dover has seen a big increase in freight traffic during the first six months of this year - while Eurotunnel has seen a drop.
Protesters demand end to live animal exports
03 August 2013Banner waving campaigners demanding an end to live animal exports have staged a protest outside the Eastern Docks, Dover.
Demo opposes live animal exports
03 August 2013The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to join a peaceful demonstration against the trade in live animal exports from the Port of Dover today, Saturday.
Boy rescued from railings
01 August 2013A two-year-old boy became the centre of attention in Dover yesterday evening when his head became stuck in railings.
Sex attack victim's anger as pervert spared prison
31 July 2013A young mother has told of her fury after a plumber who sexually assaulted her avoided an immediate prison sentence for his "vile" behaviour.
Eyesore to go as Dover scheme looks set to be approved
31 July 2013Planners are being asked to give the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the St James’ area of Dover.
Police appeal for witnesses to Jubilee Way crash
29 July 2013Police are appealing for information about a crash on the A2 Jubilee Way at Dover which left two people injured.
Sun shines on Dover regatta - despite the stormy forecast
27 July 2013The forecast was for heavy rain, thunderstorms and even hail, but the sun shone on most of Dover regatta today, bringing out thousands of people.
Jubilee Way lane closures as improvements are made
27 July 2013An exhibition is being held on Wednesday giving details of an improvement scheme to the A2 Jubilee Way which will involve lane closures.
Young woman denies murdering DJ
26 July 2013A 21-year-old woman today choked back tears as she formally denied murdering a budding DJ found stabbed to death in his car.
This week's Dover Mercury
25 July 2013Some of the top stories in this week's Dover Mercury.
Our baby and Royal baby - 13 minutes apart
25 July 2013When Monica Dubsky from Dover was in labour on Monday afternoon, she knew it was likely the Duchess of Cambridge could be giving birth too.
Crew of tall ship rescued off Ireland, two weeks after visiting Dover
24 July 2013Thirty people have been rescued from a tall ship which ran aground and sank off the coast of Ireland, just two weeks after it visited Dover Harbour
