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New Dover-Calais service welcomed
The Leader of Dover District Council is welcoming news that DFDS/LD Lines have announced the start of a new Calais-Dover service from 17 February.
3 February 2012 | Full story...

Man jailed for smuggling cannabis in baby milk
A Polish lorry driver has been sentenced to four-and-half years imprisonment for attempting to import 51 kilos of herbal cannabis into the UK through Dover. The drugs had an estimated street value of £350,000.
30 January 2012 | Full story...

Preparing a welcome for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
A warm welcome is being prepared as Dover District Council continues to work with the local community and a range of agencies and partners to get ready for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
27 January 2012 | Full story...

Second meeting for proposed Port of Dover Community Trust
The Bishop of Dover has chaired the second meeting of community representatives who are working together in order to take forward the development of the proposed Port of Dover Community Trust.
24 January 2012 | Full story...

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and Evening Celebration
Dover District is looking forward to an exciting year - with the Olympic Torch Relay coming to Dover for a major Evening Celebration on Dover Seafront on Wednesday 18 July, as well as the Relay going to Deal, Sholden and Sandwich on Thursday 19 July.
20 January 2012 | Full story...

Dover immigration offender removed from the UK
An immigration offender has been removed from the country following a UK Border Agency raid at the New Moonflower restaurant in Dover.
17 January 2012 | Full story...

Operation Cubit targets abandoned vehicles in Dover District
Operation Cubit targeted Dover District from 9-11 January and removed 17 abandoned and untaxed vehicles from the streets of the area.
13 January 2012 | Full story...

Port of Dover Police extend Neighbourhood Watch scheme
From the Promenade at the western end of the Gateway Flats to the Clock Tower and Cambridge Road, there is now a new Neighbourhood Watch scheme to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, thanks to PC Martin Dadd and the Port of Dover Police.
13 January 2012 | Full story...

Council leader expresses concern over SeaFrance liquidation
The Leader of Dover District Council has expressed concern at news that SeaFrance is to shed 127 jobs in East Kent following news yesterday that the ferry firm was liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity.
10 January 2012 | Full story...

Immigration offenders found at New Moonflower restaurant
Five immigration offenders have been caught following a raid at the New Moonflower restaurant in Dover.
9 January 2012 | Full story...