Dover News - September 2007

Preparations for a unique Community Carnival evening are well under way to celebrate the arrival of Live Screen - a giant open-air television sculpture in the grounds of Triangles Community Centre in St Radigunds, Dover.

What would you like to see in your play area? That's the question being asked at special consultation events seeking creative ideas for new designs for the Pencester Gardens play area.

A new drive to raise recycling awareness is really getting into gear with a series of initiatives including 20,000 door-to-door visits, new leaflets and the launch of posters on local buses.

Dog wardens in the district will be taking the lead next week with special displays and information about responsible pet ownership.

Fire has caused extensive damage to the former United Reformed Church in Dover High Street.

The former Westmount college in Folkestone Road was severely damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon. It was the third time fire crews had been called to the building in less than 24 hours.

The importance of having working smoke alarms in the home was demonstrated yet again last night when an elderly resident from Dover was led to safety after fire broke out in her flat.

The founder of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been honoured at his grave in Dover. John Ripsher, who died 100 years ago yesterday, moved to Dover on retirement.

Labour candidates won all three by-elections in Dover district on Thursday.