Dover News - April 2015

Next plc has signed a pre-let agreement to open a 16,266 sq. ft. store in the St James's development in Dover town centre. The new store will trade over two floors, taking advantage of the building's design to incorporate a mezzanine floor.

If you are using the Port of Dover this year then sign up to its new travel news twitter account and make your journey to the Port as hassle-free as possible.

A Dover man is helping to beat cystic fibrosis on Sunday by taking part in a 114 metre charity abseil in London's Olympic Park.

Police investigating an incident in which a man was seriously injured in Dover are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

Thousands of people enjoyed it and thousands of pounds were raised on the day, but last year's Port of Dover Community Regatta continues to have a lasting effect in bringing the Port and community together by nurturing the sailing skills of local young people.

Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak with in relation to an attempted robbery in Dover.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage in Dover.

Tourism continues to thrive in White Cliffs Country - with 3.6 million day visitors to Dover District in 2013, and a total economic impact of almost £250m, according to recent figures.

Everyone has been invited to come along to the Kearsney Parks Activity Day at Kearsney Abbey from 10am to 4pm on Thursday - and get involved in a range of free family activities and find out more about the Parks for People project.

The prize winner for the March draw in the innovative 'Pick It, Bin It, Win It' campaign in the Dover Town area is local Big Issue seller Colin Davey from Dover.

A man is due to appear before magistrates after police seized an air weapon in Dover last week.

A man is due to appear before magistrates after police seized a television believed to have been stolen during an alleged burglary in Beaufoy Road.

With new traffic management measures currently being assessed on the A20, the Port of Dover has released an explanation on what to expect.

On Saturday 16th May, Dover Marina Open Day returns to provide a marine-focused family event to both budding mariners and those already enjoying the fantastic community benefits of sailing at the award-winning marina.

Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have cautioned a 16 year old girl from Dover for wasting police time after she admitted fabricating a story about being raped by a stranger.