Dover News - June 2015

The Port of Dover has welcomed future logistics professionals from the University of Greenwich as part of its partnership with the University's MA in Logistics Transport and Supply Chain Management Consultancy programme.

The Beacon Church in London Road has converted two former shops into a new meeting space, called Footprints, and as well as organising their own activities for people of all ages, the church is hoping other groups will use the facility.

High quality service and standards at the Port of Dover have once again been acknowledged with the Port being re-accredited with the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2008 standard for its Quality Management System.

As a range of regeneration initiatives continues to move forward, Dover District Council is welcoming news that the number of long term empty properties in the area has dropped by more than 50% over the last five years.

A three-year-old from Dover has shown that putting litter in the bin is child's play - and has been chosen as the latest winner in an innovative campaign to help keep the town clean and tidy for the future.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Dover in which an elderly woman was left hospitalised.

Border Force officers at the inward coach controls at Dover's Eastern Docks have seized approximately 149 kilos of cocaine with a likely potential street value in excess of £7 million.

Kent Police is appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries in an assault in London Road, Dover.

A new 48 space car park has been opened at Bench Street, Dover today to complement the major multi million pound St James's development for Dover Town Centre.

Dover District Council has invited people to come along to a series of events to view ideas for restoring and improving Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, and to let them know what you think.

Officers are appealing for information after an alleged assault at a nature reserve in Dover.

A man has been disqualified from driving for 21 months after being caught drink driving and failing to stop at a red light last month.

Lonely Planet has named Kent as its top family destination in Europe, with White Cliffs Country featuring prominently in the travel guides recommendation.

Children are enjoying an exciting new play area in Aycliffe and a new-look play area in Colton Crescent, Dover following a £76,500 investment in new facilities at the sites.

Officers investigating a robbery in Elms Vale Road yesterday have charged a local man.

DDS Demolition has been commissioned to demolish the Burlington House complex in Dover as a prelude to the £60m redevelopment of the St James's retail and leisure scheme. Preparatory works are due to start in July.

Revised plans for the 108-bed Travelodge hotel at the St James's retail and leisure development have been submitted to Dover District Council. The most significant change to the plans is the removal of the telecommunications mast from the building design.

Having committed itself to transforming the Western Docks with a new cargo terminal supported by a waterfront development and potential marina, the Port of Dover has taken another major step forward following the signing of an agreement.

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

A six-week crackdown has resulted in more than 550,000 litres of beer, wine and spirits being seized at the Port of Dover, HM Revenue and Customs announced today.