Dover News - May 2017

On Sunday 14 May, the Port's award-winning Marina will host another open day offering fun activities for all the family. The event will bring the sailing community and industry experts together for a day of water displays, exhibitions and local food stalls.

Detectives investigating two robberies in London Road on 23 April 2017 have charged a man with two counts of robbery and four counts of possessing a knife in public.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a reported assault near Dover Priory railway station. The incident on Folkestone Road happened between 3pm and 3.30pm on Friday 21 April 2017.

Music-making and singing are good for both physical and mental health. That was the message from composer and choir director Adrian Bawtree who was guest speaker at a celebration dinner to mark the 125th anniversary of Dover Choral Society at Dover Town Hall on Saturday evening.

Kent Police officers investigating a report of modern day slavery have charged a 29-year-old man from Dover with five offences.

Joe Couchman, Lee Butler and Liam Grant are completing courses through East Kent College, working with the Assets and Building Control team and the Digital Services team.

Witnesses to a serious assault in Dover are being sought by detectives. The incident happened behind the pharmacy in Bridge Street between 4pm and 4.30pm on Friday 5 May 2017.

Following a successful Later Life Celebration event held in Pencester Gardens yesterday, the new Later Life Address Book is now available across the district.

Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who is reported missing from Dover.

People who have used their business skills or given up their voluntary time to benefit Dover have been honoured at the People of Dover Awards.

A charity which tackles crime and anti-social behaviour in Dover, Deal and Sandwich has been given an award for an initiative which speeds up communications between its members.

Local news from Kent Police's "Justice Seen Justice Done" bulletin

Dover District Council elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2017/18 at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Council is Cllr Sue Chandler and the Vice Chairman is Cllr David Hannent, both elected for the third year.

Kent Police has released images of gold jewellery reported stolen during a burglary in Dover. The burglary is reported to have taken place at a house in Nightingale Road between 4.40pm and 5.10pm on Thursday.

Officers are appealing for information to help locate a 15 year old girl from Dover who has been reported missing. Morgan Driscoll was last seen heading towards Sandwich on Saturday.