The National Crime Agency’s (NCA) most wanted man, Adem Savas, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for supplying thousands of boats and engines to people-smuggling gangs operating in…
Part of the Manston site The Leader of Thanet District Council, Cllr Rick Everitt, has called for the Home Office to be open with the public over its plans for…
Rough seas Following yesterday’s visit to Dover, MP Natalie Elphicke said: “I was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak back to Dover to deliver an update on progress…
Child Refugees – Library image – A dynamic and compassionate person is being sought by the Diocese of Canterbury to work with refugees in Northern France. The role of Refugee…
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 14 March 2023 Illegal Immigration Bill On Monday this week the House of Commons…
Four people have been arrested today (28 February) as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group alleged to have smuggled migrants to the UK in boats from…
County Hall in Maidstone is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian Flag Photo: KCC – Kent County Council (KCC) is stood in solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary…
Olga and Olesia outside the Ukrainian hub at the Sunshine Cafe in Dover One year on since the atrocities began in Ukraine and families from the war-torn country have spoken…
A bolstered response to curb migrant crossings came into force on Tuesday 31 January, as leadership of tackling small boats in the Channel returned to the Home Office. The newly…
Ukrainian Christmas Feast A core group of Ukrainians staying in the Dover district have laid on a feast as a thank you to their hosts for welcoming them into their…
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