Dover News - November 2015

A man from Dover has been sentenced to 40 days in prison after selling an iPhone online but never dispatching it, making a gain for himself of £280.

A 21 year old man from Dover has been banned from driving for 18 months after he pleaded guilty to drink driving.

As we approach 5 November, Dover District Council is reminding everyone to stay safe and act responsibly, and to take steps to look after your pets.

The Port of Dover has started its latest search for talented local students to join a growing team of young people being nurtured and supported in a maritime-related career.

Dover District Council is welcoming news that latest Government figures show bathing water quality is excellent at all three EU designated bathing beaches in Dover District.

Over 40 exhibitors including local employers, colleges, universities and training providers will be at the first ever Dover District Skills Fair on Thursday, 19 November from 12 to 6pm at Dover Town Hall.

A man from Dover has been ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after assaulting a two people.

PC Ian Thwaites has been hailed for his role in stopping criminal gangs from smuggling stolen vehicles across international borders through the Port of Dover.

'The Wing' in Capel-le-Ferne has been highly commended in major awards this week celebrating the best in construction in England and Wales.

Eight new homes have been completed on behalf of Dover District Council within the multi million pound St James development.

The Chairman of Dover District Council has congratulated 19-year-old DDC apprentice Elliott Allen on his medal winning success with Team England at the World Kickboxing Union (WKU) World Championships.

Police were called to the McDonalds drive thru in Whitfield early yesterday morning following reports that a man was driving and appeared to be drunk.

A new appointment system is being introduced in the afternoons at the Dover District Council offices in Whitfield from Tuesday 1 December, meaning people will no longer have to queue at these times and can book an appointment at a time that suits them.

Community groups and voluntary organisations have until next Friday, November 27 at 5pm to apply to the Port of Dover Community Fund.

A man from Dover has been sentenced to 110 days in prison after assaulting a police officer on 6 September 2014.

A man is to appear in court charged with rape following an incident in Dover.

In the run-up to the festive season, residents in East Kent will have an opportunity to get their property security-marked for free.

Community groups looking for funding for projects that can show benefit to the local area have been invited to apply for grants from the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums - and the closing date for applications is 15 January 2016.

Over 400 local people took advantage of the opportunity to gain jobs, apprenticeships, further and higher education, and training opportunities at the first Skills4Dover Fair at Dover Town Hall on Thursday.

Police investigating a number of opportunist thefts from parked cars in Dover over the weekend are urging people to take simple steps to prevent themselves becoming victims of crime.

Dover District Council has appointed WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff to review the Transportation Strategy for Dover and identify a programme of improvements to support the district's plans for growth for the future.

Burlington House is coming down and from its remains will be created the foundations for the Port's Dover Western Docks Revival scheme. The Prince of Wales Pier has been given the green light to temporarily close for redevelopment so that DWDR can move ahead.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian was killed on Sandwich Road in Whitfield yesterday afternoon.