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Activists want council to 'see sense' over seafront development
02 December 2021Two protests were held over plans to develop along the coast, including one scheme which will see 150 houses and a swimming pool built.
Town's 'vital' sprucer project saved
02 December 2021The future of two vital community projects has been secured after a new team stepped up to run them.
'This requires global solutions'
01 December 2021The Home Secretary is meeting her Italian counterpart to discuss illegal immigration after last week's mass deaths.
Metal detectors taken in burglary
01 December 2021Metal detectors and watches were among the items taken in an afternoon burglary.
'27 people drowned and I laughed'
01 December 2021The deaths of 27 men, women and children willing to risk everything was the worst Channel tragedy yet, but not everyone saw it that way.
Driver passes unmarked police car at 125mph
30 November 2021A reckless driver was pulled over after passing an unmarked police car at 125mph.
Santa to return for traditional charity collection
29 November 2021Find out when Father Christmas will be riding his sleigh down your street with his Rotary Club helpers.
Mourners hold vigil for 27 drowned in Channel tragedy
29 November 2021People in a seaside town have staged a vigil to remember those who were drowned when a small boat capsized in the Channel last week.
'No one should have to spend Christmas alone'
29 November 2021Money has been raised so that volunteers can stage a Christmas party for young care leavers who may have otherwise spent the big day alone.
27 die as dinghy sinks in freezing Channel
28 November 2021Two mothers and each of their four children were among 27 people who died while crossing Channel to Kent.
Border Force officer charged with supplying ecstasy
28 November 2021A Border Force officer arrested by anti-corruption police has appeared in court charged with supplying and offering to supply class A drugs.
'They have blood on their hands...'
27 November 2021An 'emergency' protest will take place today demanding 'safe passage' for asylum seekers after 28 people lost their lives trying to reach the UK.
Fish tank coke smugglers jailed
26 November 2021Cocaine dealers who were recorded saying they were "gonna hit the jackpot" have been jailed for a combined 40 years.
French fishermen block ports in post-Brexit protest
26 November 2021French fishermen have blocked French ports and ferry traffic in protests over post-Brexit fishing licences.
Alcohol stolen from supermarket
26 November 2021Police are hoping three men may have more information after alcohol was stolen from a supermarket.
Student, 24, hoping to join fiance named as first Channel victim
26 November 2021A 24-year-old hoping to join her fiance for a new life in Britain has been named as the first victim of the Channel crossings tragedy.
Could office in northern France hold key to refugee crisis?
26 November 2021A politician has urged the government to use offices in northern France to allow refugees to apply for UK visas.
Hundreds to march on Downing Street after Channel tragedy
25 November 2021A protest is set to take place outside Downing Street on Saturday after a tragedy saw dozens of asylum seekers drowned while crossing the Channel.
'Even mass deaths won't stop them'
25 November 2021A pro-refugee group stresses that asylum seekers have not been deterred by yesterday's mass drowning, with more people arriving today.
'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'
25 November 2021Refugee campaigners say the government must act swiftly to halt the number of would-be asylum seekers trying to reach the UK.
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