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First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.

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Industrial action causes ferry disruption

Industrial action causes ferry disruption

Ferry journeys are facing major delays and disruption due to strike action in France.

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Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.

No stage fright for Archie

No stage fright for Archie

Teenage Dover attacker Archie Hatcher has explained how he took his Blackburn trial in his stride and how the experience left him hungry for more.

McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.

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Vets in £1 million move into former Carpetright store

Vets in £1 million move into former Carpetright store

A vet practice has undergone a £1 million relocation and expansion into a former Carpetright showroom

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Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men face extradition to France over the death of a young girl who drowned while bound for Kent in a small boat.

Dixon off the pace

Dixon off the pace

Dover racer Jake Dixon says he was never in contention to score big points at the MotoGP Moto2 Italian Grand Prix.

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Stunning shots of a Kent castle feature in the trailer of a new historic TV drama set to air on Prime Video.

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

The grieving mother of a woman who took her own life has contacted the King for his help to open a vital respite centre.

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Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Families heading on to ferries have described the carnage as mammoth queues build up due to French border issues.

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Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

A dad was left horrified after his young daughter found and picked up a razor-sharp blade feared to have been buried “maliciously” in a sandpit.

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Mitch a man on a mission

Mitch a man on a mission

Goalkeeper Mitch Walker hopes his return can help inspire a change in Dover’s fortunes after a disappointing few years for the club.

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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Dixon back on the podium

Dixon back on the podium

Dover’s Aspar Team racer Jake Dixon kept out of trouble in his best weekend of the Moto2 season so far.

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