Dover News - November 2014

The East Kent Railway Trust, a registered charity based in Shepherdswell, is in the running for a £50,000 grant from the Big Lottery and ITV's The People's Millions.

A man has appeared in court after Border Force officers at Dover's Eastern Docks seized approximately 25 litres of cocaine suspended in solution and 10 kilos of cannabis.

Five arrests have been made in Dover as part of a campaign to target burglars across the south east region.

One hundred and fifty specially cultivated Triumph Tulips that were presented to the town are being planted at the Dover War Memorial, as part of an international commemoration project to mark the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944/45.

Dover District Council is seeking comments on a Draft Masterplan designed to protect the historic value of the Western Heights and unlock its tourism and economic potential - with a consultation running from 13 November 2014 to 8 January 2015.

A man from Germany has been jailed for four years at Canterbury Crown Court after attempting to smuggle approximately one kilo of cocaine through Dover.

Detectives investigating robberies that occurred at two convenience stores in Dover on the same night have released CCTV images of men they would like to speak.

A 15 year old boy from Aylesham has been charged with a house burglary in West Hougham, theft from a camper van and possession of cannabis.

The Rugby World Cup is only months away and as England looks to its young stars to bring national success, the Port of Dover has just agreed another three-year sponsorship deal with Dover Rugby Football Club following the partnership's success in developing grass roots rugby for the young people of Dover.

Dover District Council is launching a consultation on plans to introduce a single order relating to dogs in the district - aiming to create a more consistent approach in the district and balance the needs of dog owners and other members of the community.

The Port of Dover's 2014 third quarter results have shown a 3% increase in passenger numbers in comparison to last year's figures.

Officers investigating fuel thefts from service stations have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

Officers investigating an indecent exposure in Castle Avenue, Dover, have released a computer-generated image of a man they would like to speak with.

Dover District Council is reminding residents and visitors that there is free parking in DDC car parks on Saturday 6 December to support Small Business Saturday.

The Port of Dover's new Inbound Tourist Control Facility was officially unveiled by Sir Charles Montgomery, Director General of Border Force, at a ceremony held at the Port's Eastern Docks on Thursday.

A series of road safety checks took place in Dover District on Friday as part of Road Safety Week.

Three surveys have been launched to find out community views on designs for the refurbishment of play areas at Colton Crescent in Dover and The Butts in Sandwich, and a new play area for Aycliffe.

Dover District Council has announced that Energy Deal is back - the collective switching campaign aims to help and support residents looking to reduce their gas and electricity bills, and registration opens on 2 December 2014.