Dover News - October 2012

Border Force officers are investigating after approximately 13 kilos of cocaine was seized at Dover's Eastern Docks.

Operation Cubit targeted Dover District from 1-2 October and removed 15 abandoned and untaxed vehicles from the streets of the area.

Major news is celebrated from the Heritage Lottery Fund today, which means around a massive £2.5m funding is in place to help a protect the white cliffs landscape and world famous White Cliffs of Dover.

Border Force officers are investigating after around €500,000 in cash was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act at Dover.

Residents in the Dover District Council area are being urged to make sure they don't lose the chance to have their say in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections, taking place on Thursday 15 November.

What can Dover Gateway do for you? Gateway is inviting you to come and visit the Dover Discovery Centre on Thursday 25 October between 9.30am and 1pm to find out.

A new street market for Dover is being welcomed with the launch of the Bluebird Market in the town from 9am on Tuesday 6 November.

At 11.00am on Sunday 11 November 2012, 94 years on from the signing of the Armistice in 1918, homage will be paid to those who died during the two world wars and other more recent 20th and 21st century conflicts.

A need to see the White Cliffs of Dover as a symbol that reflects a new found positive patriotism is the conclusion of a new pamphlet by philosopher Julian Baggini published today.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which took the world to the brink of nuclear war, Dover Castle is for the first time opening the secret tunnel level codenamed 'Dumpy' - once earmarked as a refuge for those who would lead the country in the event of attack - for special public tours.

The Bronze medal and vellums awarded to former Dover lifeboat Coxswain John 'Johnny' Walker have been presented to the station by his son.

People with anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems will be offered far greater access to talking therapy thanks to a new NHS initiative.

On Thursday 25th October, Charlie Elphicke Conservative MP for Dover and Deal and his 4 year old Norfolk Terrier, Star will battle it out alongside MPs from all over the UK in a bid to win the coveted title of 'Westminster Dog of the Year 2012'.

Christmas starts in Dover the 24th November this year as the Town Council are hosting the annual Christmas Switch-on event.

A warning has been issued to walkers who park their cars in rural areas in East and South Kent. Thieves are targeting vehicles left in areas popular with those who park to enjoy the local countryside.

The Dover District Community Safety Partnership is reminding people to stay safe during Halloween and firework festivities.

Border Force officers are investigating after approximately 25 kilos of cocaine was seized at Dover's Eastern Docks.

DFDS has chartered the Moliere for its Channel service. The move is designed to enhance its freight and passenger service on both the Dover-Calais and Dover-Dunkerque routes.

A man who was caught riding a stolen bicycle by a police officer on patrol in Dover on 5 October has been ordered to pay compensation and costs.