Dover News - July 2015

The Port of Dover's commitment to delivering a bigger, better and successful event for Dover has led it to change the date of the Port of Dover Community Regatta, moving it to the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Four local buildings have been recognised in awards celebrating the best in innovative construction in the South East, with the Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne named a winner.

Dover District Council has today secured full ownership of Burlington House, the County Hotel, multi-storey car park and surrounding complex along with several other small parcels of land.

Dover District Council's work to reduce fuel poverty and improve the energy efficiency of homes in the district has been recognised at the National Green Deal & Eco Awards 2015.

A celebration was held at the Community Hub at Winchelsea Street in Dover on 17 June with a range of free activities to mark the first five months of the successful new centre for residents in the Folkestone Road area.

A man has been found guilty of carrying out a rape on a woman in Dover on Christmas Day.

Showcasing at the recently refurbished former Dover Marine Railway Station, the event included contributions from various agencies with safety responsibilities, contractors and port stakeholders with live demonstrations, presentations and competitions.

The 'Do Hurry Boys' did the Port of Dover proud on Saturday as they took part in one of the wackiest races in the world.

Households in the Dover District Council area will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a road collision in Capel-le-Ferne on Tuesday. The collision occurred outside the Royal Oak pub in New Dover Road at 2.30pm between a blue Nissan Micra and two motorcycles.

A fun fortnight of exciting activities to celebrate our local countryside and heritage will be up and running from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 9 August. The programme offers over 50 mostly free events, covering a variety of arts, wildlife and history activities - so there should be something for everyone!

A man from Dover has been banned from driving for 18 months after pleading guilty to drink driving.

Everyone is invited to come along to the Kearsney Parks Farm and Forest Day in Russell Gardens from 10am to 4pm on Friday 7 August, to get involved in a free fun packed family day, and find out more about the Parks for People project.

An independent panel has selected the first projects that are to benefit from the Port of Dover Community Fund. 10 projects have been chosen, covering a wide range of important community themes, including youth support, crime prevention, health, maritime skills, the arts and sport.

A major study is underway to look at the provision of indoor leisure facilities across Dover District - including a specific review of options for the future of Dover Leisure Centre.

The Port of Dover has announced that it is bringing the world's largest sea-going wooden ship, the Gotheborg, to Dover for the Port of Dover Community Regatta.