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April 2004 Honours for Paras in Iraq and Afghan campaigns
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Four members of the 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, based at Connaught Barracks in Dover, have been named in the latest Operational Honours List. Full Details

First step in building town to be proud of
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Dover Pride Board has appointed SQW as lead consultant to create a 30-year vision for the town's development. Full Details

Marvellous firefighters
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Dover fire crews donated £9,000 to town charities the result of their street collections over Christmas. Full Details

Dover leading the way says Minister
Friday, April 23, 2004
The work of Dover's St Radigund's community was shown to Treasury Minister Paul Boateng on Friday. Full Details

Port must have better access
Friday, April 23, 2004
Dover is a world class port, but it will decline if transport links are not improved. Full Details

Passengers promised a better ride
Friday, April 23, 2004
Train passengers have been promised a "smoother, quieter and more reliable journey", after £1.1million was spent on improving the tracks between Dover and Folkestone. Full Details

White Cliffs nominated – get your vote in!
Thursday, April 15, 2004
The White Cliffs of Dover have been nominated for the title of Britain's Finest Natural Wonder. Full Details

Dour to gain main river status by 2005
Thursday, April 15, 2004
The River Dour is expected to be given "main river" status next year. Full Details

Turbines scheme
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Turbines could be installed on the River Dour to produce electricity for local enterprises, and also to sell to the National Grid. Full Details

Change of use for former church
Thursday, April 15, 2004
A former Dover church could be converted into a restaurant and eight flats. Full Details

Explosion at railway station
Thursday, April 8, 2004
An explosion on the tracks at Dover Priory railway station left passengers facing long delays late on Friday evening. Full Details

Conservation extension is proposed
Thursday, April 8, 2004
Dover College conservation area looks likely to be extended to include more buildings in the neighbourhood. Full Details

Port courts the cruise market
Sunday, April 4, 2004
There was a regal presence at the 2004 Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami as the Port of Dover launched its Port of Kings theme. Full Details

Ceremonies mark 86th anniversary of vital wartime raid
Sunday, April 4, 2004
The 86th anniversary of the Dover Patrol's heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge is to be commemorated later this month in Dover and Zeebrugge. Full Details

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