Dover News - December 2013

Ever wondered where the bananas in your packed lunch come from? That was one of the questions asked by staff from the Port of Dover when they paid a special visit to Langdon Primary School.

Dover District Council is calling on the Government to freeze Business Rates as it welcomes signs of economic recovery and renewed investor confidence in the District.

The Port of Dover's commitment to young people and to supporting the regeneration of Dover has seen it utilising one of its assets for the benefit of the community in an exciting new development.

Former Mayor, the late Cllr Mrs Diane Smallwood was remembered this week in a celebration of the work achieved along the Barton Path in Dover.

Dover District Council is congratulating members of the local community, and welcoming exciting news of the district's success at the 2013 Fields in Trust Awards Ceremony on Thursday

Port of Dover Police have charged three men following an incident of disorder that took place on the P&O Ferry 'Spirit of France' in March this year as the vessel returned to Dover.

Officers have released a computer-generated image of a man they would like to speak after a 12-year-old girl was assaulted as she walked to school in Dover.

Following the launch of the Armed Forces Community Covenant in June this year, community groups across Dover District are being invited to apply for grants from £100 to £250,000 to support projects which strengthen the ties or understanding between members of the armed forces community and the wider community in which they live.

To help tackle rising energy costs, the district's collective switching scheme, Energy Deal, has launched a second campaign this week - and it will run until 17 February 2014.

A lorry driver for a superbike team has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle drugs, a gun and dozens of rounds of ammunition into the UK through Dover in a team vehicle.

The Port of Dover looked to make a splash at 'The Big Bang Near Me' Skillsfest held at Discover Park in Sandwich this week.

Sports clubs and individuals across Dover District are invited to apply for funding to increase participation and excellence in sport and promote active recreation in the area.

Dover District Council has unanimously approved the latest planning application for the St James's development in Dover town centre, which will create 120,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use retail and leisure with parking for 445 cars.