Dover Christmas travel chaos as French border IT fails
Ferry passengers face 60-minute queues at Port of Dover after French border IT glitch disrupts Christmas getaway. Nearly 30,000 cars expected. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
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Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Trump Attends Dover Transfer for Guardsmen Killed in Syria
President Donald Trump will travel to Dover Air Force Base to honour two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syria desert attack, testing US-Damascus relations. Read the full report.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf branded 'rude' on BBC Question Time
Audience members gasped as Reform UK's Zia Yusuf told a man he 'hadn't paid attention'. The Green Party's Zack Polanski called the behaviour 'typically rude'. Read the full exchange.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Terminal cancer dad escorted to wedding by bin trucks
A 23-year-old bin man with terminal cancer was moved to tears as his colleagues formed a bin lorry procession for his wedding day in Dover. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Dover EU border checks delayed until 2026
New EU Entry/Exit System postponed at Port of Dover until early 2026 to prevent Christmas travel disruption. Learn how this affects UK travellers to Europe.
EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos
Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.
French intercept 70 migrants in Dunkirk Channel crossing attempt
Exclusive: French police prevent attempted Channel crossing to Dover as UK-France border tensions escalate. Latest developments in the ongoing small boats crisis.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
Cardiff Council Faces Major Political Shake-Up After Elections
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods
Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.
Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
New EU Border Checks Threaten 14-Hour Delays for UK Travellers
British tourists face potential holiday chaos as new EU Entry/Exit System brings automated border checks and possible 14-hour delays at major ports from October 2024.
EU border chaos: 14-hour queues threaten summer holidays
British tourists face potential travel chaos as EU's Entry/Exit System implementation could create 14-hour queues at Dover and Eurotunnel terminals this summer.
Slash council tax by £800 with Martin Lewis tip
Discover how one household dramatically reduced their council tax payments after following Martin Lewis' expert advice on challenging your band.
Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours
Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.
Kent travel chaos: Dover queues and M20 delays hit Easter getaway
Major disruption hits Kent as Port of Dover faces 2-hour queues and M20 implements Operation Brock, causing holiday travel chaos and freight delays.
Migrants mock French police in Channel crossing to Dover
Exclusive footage reveals migrants laughing at French authorities while crossing to Dover, raising serious questions about border control effectiveness and Anglo-French cooperation.
Council boards up wrong house, leaves family homeless
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Dover and Eurotunnel chaos as Easter travel begins
Severe delays plague Dover and Eurotunnel as technical issues and high passenger volumes create travel nightmare for Easter holidaymakers. Find out what's causing the chaos and when services might return to normal.
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