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Lorry driver jailed for £1.5m drug smuggling attempt
A lorry driver from the Netherlands has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle cocaine and cannabis into the UK through Dover.
18 May 2012 | Full story...

Olympic Torch Relay evening celebration - Song for Dover
As excitement around the Olympic Torch Relay builds, Dover District Council is pleased to confirm that tickets for the evening celebration stage show in Dover, which includes a performance from chart toppers Rizzle Kicks, will be available by ballot from 31 May.
17 May 2012 | Full story...

Dover Cruise Port welcomes two inaugural visits over weekend
Dover Cruise Port welcomed inaugural visits from Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas and the Azamara Journey cruise ships on May 11 and 12 respectively.
16 May 2012 | Full story...

Diamond Jubilee Community Tea Party
As Dover District continues to prepare to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Chairman of Dover District Council is thanking everyone who came along to the Community Tea Party event at Dover Town Hall on Thursday 10 May.
15 May 2012 | Full story...

Live opera events on the Big Screen in Dover Market Square
Live opera events are coming to the Big Screen in Dover Market Square from 7.30pm on Thursday 17 May and Wednesday 30 May.
15 May 2012 | Full story...

Northbourne Avenue and Elms Vale Play Areas
Exciting ideas are sought for an innovative, creative and challenging new play area for Northbourne Avenue Play Area, and improvements to facilities at Elms Vale Play Area - and consultation events are being held on Friday 18 May to hear your views.
14 May 2012 | Full story...

Dover Town Investment Zone - planning application approved
A major foundation for investment in the future of Dover District is being welcomed following exciting news that the multi million pound redevelopment of the St James' area of Dover has been given the go ahead by planners.
11 May 2012 | Full story...

Big Jubilee Lunch at the Big Screen in Dover
As part of celebrations to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Dover District Council is supporting The Big Jubilee Lunch with a special event at the Big Screen Live Site at Dover Market Square on Sunday 3 June from 11am to 5pm.
10 May 2012 | Full story...

Kent men jailed for smuggling six million cigarettes
Two Kent men have been jailed for their role in smuggling almost six million cigarettes into the UK through Dover following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs officers.
8 May 2012 | Full story...

Olympic Torch Evening Celebration - Rizzle Kicks accounced as part of stage show
As excitement continues to build around the Olympic Torch Relay, Dover District Council has announced that chart toppers Rizzle Kicks will be coming to Dover as part of the Olympic Torch Evening Celebration stage show.
8 May 2012 | Full story...