Dover News - June 2013

A 62-year-old local man is starting a 10 year prison sentence following a conviction for sexually assaulting two young girls.

Tim Waggott has become Acting Chief Executive at the Port of Dover, taking on the role with a clear vision for a bright future at Europe's busiest international ferry Port.

Community and armed forces representatives met at Dover Castle today to sign an important Community Covenant.

Dover District Council is welcoming major news that the first stage of the multi million regeneration of the former Buckland Mill was launched last week.

An appeal for witnesses is being made after two men were assaulted in Dover town centre on Saturday 26 May.

An exciting new project is helping to protect the military heritage of the South Foreland Valley at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe near Dover.

Detectives from Kent Police are advising residents to be aware of distraction burglars following a number of incidents across east Kent.

Two men were sentenced on Friday to a total of 20 years imprisonment after being found guilty of importing approximately 11.6 kilos of opium through Dover.

The volunteers who crew Dover's RNLI Lifeboat have received a financial boost following a fun day that raised over £500 for the RNLI's funds.

Dover's RNLI lifeboat was launched yesterday morning after reports that a Rigid Inflatable vessel was in difficulties in the south west shipping lanes with several people on board.

The Mayor of Dover, Councillor Mrs Ronnie Philpott sailed to Calais on Saturday along with over 205 sportsmen and women for the annual Dover-Calais Festival of Sport.

The Mayor of Dover, Councillor Mrs Ronnie Philpott sailed to Calais on Saturday along with over 205 sportsmen and women for the annual Dover-Calais Festival of Sport.

Dover District Council Planning Committee last night resolved to approve the planning application for Western Heights and Farthingloe.

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision yesterday afternoon.

Dover District Council is working in partnership with local primary schools giving educational talks to encourage greater respect and pride within our communities and highlight the importance of everyone helping to look after the local environment.

Police officers investigating reports of a teenager with a knife in Dover are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

More than 2,300 households have signed up to Energy Deal - the first Kent-based collective switching scheme.

Dover District Council is welcoming news that manufacturing firm Multipanel UK Ltd has been given the all clear to start up in the district, and is set to bring around 70 jobs and investment of more than £12m to the area.

Community groups looking for funding for projects that can show benefit to the local community are invited to apply for grants of up to £2,500 from the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums. Successful projects last year included day care centre improvements, a community event, and a bird's nest swing for a recreation project.

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed three new Board Members to the Dover Harbour Board as work to deliver the vision of being the best port in the world for the benefit of customers and the community gathers momentum.

The Bishop of Dover, the Right Reverend Trevor Wilmott will lead a service to dedicate a plaque to 21 local servicemen who died in service to their country during the First and Second World Wars in the presence of the Town Mayor and Councillors on Saturday 29th June 2013 at 2pm at the Dover War Memorial.

Kate O'Hara, Head of Business Delivery, Port of Dover has welcomed the Master of the Carnival Legend, Captain Alessandro Galotto on the ship's inaugural call to the Cruise Port.

Key renovation works will help to make a splash at Connaught Park in Dover this summer - with the launch of a £36K programme of repairs and renovations to two of the park's important heritage assets, the pond and the Victorian Shelter.

This week, the Port of Dover hosted ten students from the School of Engineering at Cranfield University as part of the Port's commitment to its Youth Engagement Scheme.

Young people from the local community have a valuable opportunity to pick from the wealth of apprenticeships on offer at the Port of Dover. This is the message that the Port's Chief Executive, Tim Waggott, has given to local schools.

An exciting new-look play area was opened at Sheridan Road in Dover today - with new equipment and play features developed in consultation with the local community.