New ferry service to Dieppe
Monday, October 27, 2008
Another ferry service is due to start from Dover next year, this time to Dieppe.
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Dover highlights value of cruise to worldwide economies
Monday, October 27, 2008
Cruise tourism is a fast-growing, global business, in need of global thinking and partnership to secure economic value for the industry and to build loyalty among travellers, according to the Port of Dover, which handles a third of the UK’s cruise business.
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SpeedFerries to introduce foot passengers
Friday, June 27, 2008
Foot passengers will soon be able to travel with SpeedFerries on their service between Dover and Boulogne.
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Morrisons' plans for B&Q site
Friday, June 27, 2008
Supermarket chain Morrisons is planning to open a store in Dover at the B&Q site in Charlton Green.
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Port of Dover welcomes new ferry capacity
Friday, June 27, 2008
News that P&O Ferries plans to launch two new ships for its Dover-Calais service is further evidence of the need to expand facilities at the Port of Dover, says Chief Executive Bob Goldfield.
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Clear-up at Bleriot's landing site
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The area around the spot where Louis Bleriot landed after his pioneering solo flight across the Channel is expected to be cleared and opened up in time for the centenary of the event next summer.
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Record lorry freight and growth in tourism boost Port of Dover to new high
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2007 was another good year for the Port of Dover
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Dover’s ferry traffic grows across the board
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
More passengers, cars, coaches and lorries passed through the Port of Dover in the first six months of 2007 than 2006
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A World Class Vision for Dover
Sunday, July 1, 2007
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen links between the town of Dover and its port - symbolized by an internationally-recognised modern iconic structure - has been unveiled.
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The last remaining ward at Buckland Hospital will shut in October.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Campaigners who fought to save the hospital are furious but healthcare planners say: "We will not allow ourselves to be ruled by a 100-year-old building which is unfit for purpose."
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Health trusts ignore petition
Thursday, May 31, 2007
The Dover Project's conclusion that wards will close at Buckland did not come as a surprise.
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Death by a thousand cuts
Thursday, May 31, 2007
The services lost from Buckland Hospital in the last few years.
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Minor injuries and outpatients to stay
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Treatment for minor injuries will continue to be provided at Buckland Hospital, following the results of the Dover Project.
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Work to begin on Sea Sports Centre
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Work will begin on the Dover Sea Sports Centre, next month slightly behind schedule.
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Carnival Splendor to debut at Dover Cruise Port
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The world’s largest cruise line has chosen Dover Cruise Port as a base for its first-ever Northern Europe cruise programme.
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Earthquake Strikes
Monday, May 7, 2007
For years to come people will remember what they were doing just after 8:15am on April 28, 2007.
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Wheels in motion for major makeover for Dover
Monday, May 7, 2007
A multi million pound regeneration of Dover Town Centre, which could bring more than 500 jobs to the area, continues to drive forward with Dover District Council's acquisition and the official hand over of the Russell Street bus depot, as part of the massive redevelopment of the area.
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Huge growth in port's 2007 first quarter traffic carryings
Monday, May 7, 2007
Big increases in the Port of Dover’s traffic carryings compared to 2006 are revealed in figures released by Dover Harbour Board today
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Port of Dover’s waterborne police response
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Port of Dover Police are taking to the water to boost security and safety in and around the harbour.
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Green light for switch to LEDs
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
All traffic lights in Dover could soon be fitted with low-energy light bulbs.
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New agreement heralds investment for Dover Cargo Terminal
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Dover Harbour Board and local company George Hammond PLC have signed an innovative agreement which paves the way for greater throughput of palletised fresh produce at the port's deep-sea cargo terminal.
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Multi-million pound makeover given go ahead
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Major plans for the multi million pound redevelopment of the St James area in Dover Town Centre, which could bring more than 500 jobs to the area, have been given the go ahead by Dover District Council planners.
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Rescue skills put to test
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Almost 20 years to the day since they were involved in the Herald of Free Enterprise rescue operation, the maritime authorities from Britain, France and Belgium staged an exercise in the Channel on Monday.
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Record times for Dover Cruise Port
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Dover Cruise Port is gearing itself up for one of its busiest seasons after a record-breaking 2006.
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Pencester Skate Park launched
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
A leading edge skate park in Pencester Gardens was officially launched on Saturday 3 March following a major refurbishment and an exciting upgrading of skateboard, BMX and in-line skating facilities in the park.
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Positive impact of Dover’s cruise business on the local economy
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Dover’s cruise business brought nearly £20 million into the local economy and supported over 200 jobs in 2006, a study has concluded.
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Leading the way in environmental practice
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Dover Harbour Board environmental officer Christine Marsh received a certificate at the EcoPorts Foundation conference in Genoa recently.
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Fast ferry services set to resume from Dover Hoverport
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
SpeedFerries entered the cross-Channel market in May 2004 with a single catamaran service between Dover Eastern Docks and Boulogne.
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Dover’s port plan will regenerate the town, says Harbour Board.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Port of Dover’s development plan presents an excellent opportunity to kick-start the regeneration of the town, says Chief Executive Bob Goldfield.
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Enjoying White Cliffs Country all year round
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Enjoy White Cliffs Country all year round - from the historic towns of Dover, Deal and Sandwich to the surrounding villages and rural areas or the iconic world famous White Cliffs.
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Dover’s ferry traffic shows growth for second year
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
For the second year running the port’s tourist car and passenger traffic has shown growth
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Rising ferry traffic emphasises the need to expand Dover’s port capacity
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
The Port of Dover saw increases in its freight and tourist traffic in 2006 for the second year running underlining the need to expand port capacity.
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Case for Eurostar Ashford-Brussels link goes to the EC
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
County Council Deputy Leader Alex King led a delegation to Brussels on Thursday 7 December, to fight to protect the Eurostar direct Brussels service from Ashford International station.
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Dover Museum gets fantastic new photo archive
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Dover Museum has acquired a fantastic new photographic archive of 460 important images for the area.
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Dover Marina enjoys best ever year
Monday, January 8, 2007
Dover Marina recorded its best ever year in 2006 with a record number of resident berth-holders and the highest number of visitors for six years.
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New Marina at Dover
Monday, January 8, 2007
Details of a new marina at the Port of Dover will be announced at a customer and public consultation in the town later this month.
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Creative thinking leads to librarian's writing club
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Adam Whatson is getting huge enjoyment out of seeing people express themselves through writing.
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Dover District one of the poorest
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Dover District is the ninth poorest in the South East, according to the South East England Development Agency.
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New terminal likely as lorry traffic soars
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Plans to redevelop the Western Docks with four new ferry berths are being brought forward after an unexpectedly large increase in freight traffic.
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Military issues behind campaigners' triumph
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Arguments about how military families and children would feel threatened living near to an open prison were the decisive factor in stopping it coming to Dover.
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Open prison not coming to Connaught
Saturday, November 18, 2006
'A victory for the community and for common sense' - that is how the Leader of Dover District Council has described the news that controversial plans to turn Connaught Barracks into an open prison are NOT going ahead.
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Memorial project keeps names alive
Thursday, November 9, 2006
People named on Dover's War Memorial are no longer just names, thanks to the Dover War Memorial Project.
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New lease of life
Thursday, November 9, 2006
A former historic hotel in the heart of Dover has been converted to flats to rent after a £1.5million urban renewal project.
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Eurostar latest
Thursday, November 9, 2006
The fight to protect the direct Brussels service from Ashford International station received a boost with a debate in parliament.
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Wartime sacrifices to keep home fires burning
Thursday, November 9, 2006
When you think of the sacrifices made during wartime, it is likely that thoughts of troops fighting abroad dominate.
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Festival of Dover plan for 2008
Thursday, November 9, 2006
There is widespread support for a Festival of Dover, which would link together events staged in the town over the course of a year.
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Fallen soldiers' lives uncovered something to treasure
Thursday, November 9, 2006
People named on Dover's War Memorial are no longer just names, thanks to the Dover War Memorial Project.
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Dover may get own Champs Elysees
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Hands up who thinks that one day Dover's Townwall Street might resemble Paris' Champs Elysees?
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Second lorry park idea floated
Thursday, November 9, 2006
The possibility of Dover Port needing more than one lorry park is being investigated by Dover Harbour Board.
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Royal invitation for archery event
Monday, October 30, 2006
The Princess Royal is being invited to the finals of the Archery World Cup and European Grand Prix when it is held at the Duke of York's Royal Military School next year.
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Replacement statue wanted for seafront
Monday, October 30, 2006
An agreement in principle has been made to move the Waiting Miner statue from Dover seafront.
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Cuts to Eurostar Services for East Kent
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Eurostar is planning to end the direct train service to Brussels from Ashford International next year. Kent County Council is fighting this.
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Dover Cruise Port announces 2007 cruise schedule
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Dover Cruise Port is expecting 135 ship calls from 22 operators in 2007.
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Clamp down on public drinking
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Dover District Council proposes to make a Designated Public Places Order, which would make it an offence to consume alcohol in public places within the designated areas if required by a Police Constable not to do so, and your views are sought.
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Cleaner River
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The River Dour will be revived into a rich source for wildlife now that maintenance works are completed.
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Council considers challenge to prison
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
District councillors were meeting in private last Wednesday (18th October) to discuss lodging a legal challenge if the Government goes ahead with plans to turn the former Connaught Barracks site into an open prison.
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Doctors' support for hospital fight
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Doctors in Dover have given their support to the fight against cuts to services at Buckland Hospital.
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Ringlemere gold cup comes to Dover Museum
Thursday, October 12, 2006
One of the most spectacular archaeological finds in East Kent is coming back to the area for a special exhibition - the Ringlemere Gold Cup is coming to Dover Museum and will be on display from October 17.
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£1.8M Private sector housing boost
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Dover District Council is to invest a massive £1.8m in private sector housing in the district to help vulnerable families, especially those with children, following news of a major grant from the South East Regional Housing Board.
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Archery team sign Lord Coe
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Lord Coe has agreed to be patron of the World Cup and European Archery Grand Prix, which is due to be held in Dover next summer.
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Hundreds rally against prison, but is it too late?
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Hundreds of people have supported two protests aimed at stopping Connaught Barracks becoming an open prison.
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Dover Town Investment Zone
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Dover District Council is welcoming major news that, following a visit by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), the Agency has agreed to provide funding to enhance the proposed development of the St James's site in Dover.
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Consultants appointed to advise on new Dover Marina
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Dover Harbour Board has appointed Marina Projects of Gosport to assist with the commercial planning for a new marina.
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Wind turbines at Tesco
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
A supermarket chain which plans to install two wind turbines at its Whitfield store says it hopes to halve its energy use in all its buildings within four years.
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Hundreds of new homes could be built
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Coombe Valley area could be set to witness regeneration in the form of hundreds of new homes.
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'Exit road will increase pollution'
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The proposed new exit road from Dover's Eastern Docks has been described as dangerous, harmful to health and unnecessary.
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Top archers leave happy after visiting town to inspect World Cup sites
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Top-ranking sportsmen from the archery world have visited Dover to view the sites involved in next year's archery tournament and they left the town happy.
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Open-prison plan for empty barracks
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Dover’s Connaught Barracks, which have been empty since April, could be turned into an open prison.
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Action Group to fight prison proposals
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The local community has set up an action group - for more information go to www.nopid.homestead.com
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Connaught Barracks latest
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Following a meeting with Prison Service officials today, it has been confirmed to Dover District Council that the Prison Service is considering using Connaught Barracks for a Category D open prison housing 400 plus prisoners.
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Council leader takes stand against open prison
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Leader of Dover District Council has taken a stand against 'unwelcome' and 'inappropriate' proposals following media reports that the Home Office is considering using the Connaught Barracks site as an open prison.
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Year on, and website has really clicked
Thursday, September 14, 2006
A website which has shaped and reflected public opinion in Dover celebrates its first birthday on Saturday.
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Wheels in motion for Pencester skate park
Thursday, September 14, 2006
A major refurbishment to create an exciting leading edge skatepark in Pencester Gardens
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Highs and lows at seafront
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Dover experienced some of the highest and lowest tides of the year at the weekend.
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Local Development Framework Update
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Following the release of new Government advice, Dover District Council is taking the opportunity to make sure that major plans for the future of the district are being prepared in line with latest directions.
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Paper mill site plans supported
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Most people who took part in a consultation about the future development of the former Buckland Paper Mill site have given their support to the scheme.
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Hospital site is worth £16m
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Land and buildings at Buckland Hospital site are worth more than £16million to the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Swimmers conquer Channel challenge
Thursday, August 31, 2006
An Australian swimmer has taken the record for the oldest woman to swim the English Channel.
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Dover Town Investment Zone
Thursday, August 31, 2006
First it was the leisure facility, now the tourism aspect has been deleted from Dover's town centre redevelopment plan.
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Women's Channel record is broken
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
A woman from the Czech Republic has set a new Channel swimming record, beating the previous best time for a female which had stood for nearly 30 years.
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Revised plans for investment zone
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Revised plans have been submitted for the £40 million Dover Town Investment Zone redevelopment, just over a year since the original application was submitted.
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New discount supermarket 'will help regeneration'
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
A new supermarket for Dover town centre opened on 24th August.
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Dover Regatta
Thursday, August 10, 2006
This year’s Dover Regatta on 12th and 13th August will feature an action packed programme with many spectacular events to mark the 400th anniversary of Dover Harbour Board.
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Ten Good Reasons to Celebrate
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Dover Town Centre Management celebrated its 10th anniversary with an event at the Park Inn.
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Stone Age tools found during pipeline work
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Archaeologists working with Folkestone and Dover Water on a major pipeline construction project in the Alkham Valley have turned up finds that throw light on 10,000 years of history.
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£250,000 Investment for Dover Marina
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Dover Harbour Board is investing over £250,000 in expansion of its marina in Wellington Dock in a demonstration of its commitment to leisure boating.
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Council Welcomes High Speed Rail Link
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Dover District is on track for the future - that's the message as Dover District Council welcomes the major news that the high speed rail link is coming to Dover!
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Preferred Options for 20 Year Development
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Dover District Council's Cabinet has agreed the Local Development Framework (LDF), the policies and documents that will shape the development of the whole district for the next 20 years.
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Exhibition marks harbour milestone
Monday, July 31, 2006
A year-long exhibition is being staged at Dover Museum to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Dover Harbour Board.
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Regatta's wide variety of musical attractions
Monday, July 31, 2006
A wide variety of music is on offer at this year's Dover Regatta.
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Shelving removal sparks hospital fears
Monday, July 31, 2006
A health trust has written to Dover MP Gwyn Prosser explaining why shelving at Buckland's closed Ramsay Ward is being dismantled.
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Major development set to bring thousands of jobs
Monday, July 31, 2006
A range of exciting multi million pound developments and initiatives look set to bring thousands of jobs to the district.
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One Step Closer to £60m Regeneration
Monday, July 31, 2006
Dover has taken a major step towards a stunning £60M jackpot for regenerating the town - following the success of a bid by Dover Pride, which has completed the first stage of the Big Lottery Fund’s Living Landmarks programme.
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Major Refurbishment for Dover Priory
Monday, July 31, 2006
A major initiative to renovate Dover Priory station will be getting underway in August, keeping Dover firmly on track for eagerly awaited news on the high speed rail service.
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Dover gets high-speed CTRL trains
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Several years of campaigning have paid off as Dover in Kent has been told it will have Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) services into London.
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On target to land major sports event
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Confirmation is expected in the next few days that Dover will host a major archery tournament next year, leaving the town with other big sporting competitions firmly in its sights.
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Recycling mural prepares for unveiling
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The last of the panels has been completed for a mural which is to be unveiled in Dover next month.
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Chance to shape future of libraries
Thursday, July 13, 2006
People are being given the opportunity to have their say on library services at Whitfield on Saturday.
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Boys' Grammar means business
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Staff and pupils at Dover Boys' Grammar School were celebrating this week after being awarded specialist status in business and enterprise.
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Castle date for drum corps
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Corps of Drums of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will be playing at Dover Castle this month.
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Comedian David conquers Channel
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Little Britain star David Walliams completed his Channel swim on Tuesday afternoon in the fastest solo time of the year, so far, and hopes to have raised £500,000 or Sport Relief.
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Channel Queen may try for 44
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Queen of the Channel Alison Streeter says she might attempt another Channel swim this weekend.
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News Blackout!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Sorry for the gap in news coverage for the last few months - I hope now that normal service will be resumed!
Our Port - Our Future
Thursday, March 16, 2006
A second ferry terminal with four new berths and a marina are planned for Dover’s Western Docks.
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New ferry service
Thursday, March 16, 2006
A ferry company is about to advertise 500 jobs for a new ferry passenger service from Dover to Calais and Boulogne.
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Buzz into your Library!!
Friday, February 24, 2006
Throughout March Dover libraries will be holding lots of events and special offers to celebrate reading and the library in the community.
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Prince Philip visits Port
Friday, February 24, 2006
400 years of history for the Port of Dover began with royalty and was marked by royalty, when the Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit on 17th February.
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Uproar over pavement table charges
Friday, February 24, 2006
District Councillor Roger Walkden has written to the County Council objecting to plans to charge bars and restaurants for pavement seating.
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Paras to bid farewell in last parade
Friday, February 24, 2006
Dover’s link with more than 1,000 years of military history is to come to an end on March 10
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Dick Whittington and his Cat
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society are on stage at Dover Town Hall this week for traditional festive pantomime fun with Dick Whittington and His Cat.
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Weaving prom scoops £10,000 design prize
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
A weaving promenade connecting Dover’s famous white cliffs has scooped the £10,000 first prize in the Dover design contest.
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Dover Town Council - Leaky roof
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Up to £10,000 may have to be found to pay for a leaky roof at the town council offices.
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Dover Town Council - Big pressure on finances
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
The expense of several by-elections is going to cost the town council around £15,000 money it had not planned for.
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Councils to work together
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
More than 30 years after the district council was set up, and nearly 10 years since Dover Town Council was re-formed, the two authorities have "confirmed their commitment" to work together for the future of the town.
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Search is on for hoverport clients
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Dover Harbour Board is advertising for new clients at the hoverport.
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Roman House “Cash Crisis”
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Dover’s Roman Painted House is facing its biggest financial crisis since the historic attraction opened 28 years ago.
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Grant of nearly £300,000 for station improvements
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Nearly £300,000 will be spent improving Dover Priory Station.
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New Lord Warden’s glittering career in Navy
Saturday, April 9, 2005
Admiral the Lord Boyce GCB, OBE, DL will be installed as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports at a ceremony in Dover on 12 April.
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Getting ready for the Lord Warden
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
Final details are being arranged for the installation on April 12 of the new Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
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Labour slams 'dishonest' Tory plan to sell port
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Tory plans to sell off the Port of Dover are "discredited and dishonest" and will not benefit the town, district council Labour leader Cllr Peter Wells has said.
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Council invests in the citizens of tomorrow
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
A voice for young people has been created in the Dover, Deal and Sandwich area as part of a new three-year programme to offer help to the youth population and improve their lives.
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Young people find their voice
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
An opportunity for young people to make a difference to their own communities and ensure their opinions are heard is now a reality.
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Heights could be site for top hotel
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Hopes for a multi-million pound hotel on Dover's Western Heights have been taken a step closer to reality.
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George Cross appeal 'goes back too far'
Friday, December 17, 2004
A campaign to award Dover with the George Cross has suffered a setback, but campaigners say they will press ahead with plans to get the medal for the town.
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Public view to be sought
Friday, December 17, 2004
Since the Dover Town Investment Zone plans were announced, various opinions have been voiced, and now a public meeting is to be held to gauge the public's views.
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Action agreed to save ailing river
Friday, December 17, 2004
Two influential organisations have pledged their support to improving the River Dour.
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Warden for the Dour
Friday, December 17, 2004
A warden should be appointed to supervise the River Dour.
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Web at centre of Hoverspeed drive
Friday, December 17, 2004
High-speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed has launched its new website with the focus on providing key benefits to cross-Channel passengers.
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SeaFrance exceeds its freight target
Friday, December 17, 2004
Freight being carried on SeaFrance ferries has exceeded targets for 2004, the company has announced.
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Uncovering Bronze Age boat wasn't plain sailing
Saturday, December 4, 2004
When Keith Parfitt made one of the most important archaeological finds of late-20th century Britain, he panicked.
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Replica boat to set sail?
Saturday, December 4, 2004
A replica of the bronze-age boat found in Dover more than 10 years ago could make a Channel crossing.
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Industrial action over ferry job losses
Saturday, December 4, 2004
Union members have voted for industrial action but not an all-out strike at Dover against job losses with P&O Ferries.
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Cash for railway station
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Almost £500,000 has been allocated to refurbish Dover Priory railway station.
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Hotel owner captures town history on film
Thursday, November 25, 2004
The Dover Film is coming back to the town hall after a five-year absence.
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Kent firm to build homes on mill site
Thursday, November 4, 2004
A Kent-based company has been chosen to spearhead the redevelopment of the former Buckland Paper Mill site in Dover
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What would you spend £8million on?
Thursday, November 4, 2004
Two events held by councillors have seen young people learning about the workings and pressures of a district council, and also air their views about issues important to them.
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Come and view Tower's unveiling
Thursday, October 21, 2004
A 10-metre high structure that creates the atmosphere of a coastal look-out tower is being opened at Samphire Hoe.
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River Dour discussions
Thursday, October 21, 2004
The Environment Agency is meeting with the River Dour steering group early next week,
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Blooming big plans
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Despite financial concerns, former Dover Mayor, Cllr George Allt, has revealed that he has grand plans for the Dover in Bloom project.
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Tree scheme is a grower
Thursday, October 21, 2004
A scheme by the Dover Society to plant six trees along Biggin Street could be about to get the go-ahead.
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Bid to revive the heart of town gathering pace
Thursday, October 14, 2004
The vision, they say, is to 'improve Dover town centre as a lively and attractive mixed use area for shopping, leisure and other activities'.
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College's future uncertain
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Uncertainty surrounds the future of South Kent College as the Learning and Skills Council embark upon a review of education provision across Kent and Medway.
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People give views on blueprint for future
Thursday, October 14, 2004
People have been reacting to a second public consultation showing how the town will be regenerated over the next 30 years.
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500 Jobs Plan for Our Town
Thursday, October 7, 2004
Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Dover Town Centre are going on show.
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Boulogne in sailings appeal to SpeedFerries
Thursday, October 7, 2004
Speedferries have come under pressure from the Boulogne Chamber of Commerce, to reinstate two evening sailings.
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Lifeboat tested
Thursday, October 7, 2004
The former Dover lifeboat which has been brought back to this country from Chile has undergone her first sea trial back in the United Kingdom.
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Memorials will mark day the last shell fell
Saturday, September 25, 2004
An event aiming to show the true spirit of the people of Dover in wartime will take place on Sunday, exactly 60 years since the last shell fell on the town.
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Emergency in Channel test
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Coastguards and emergency services on both sides of the Channel have staged an emergency exercise involving a ship in collision, on fire, with people reported injured, and pollution seeping into the sea.
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Boulogne craft's refit
Thursday, September 9, 2004
The SpeedFerries high-speed craft SpeedOne has been taken out of service this week for what the company is describing as a "minor refit".
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Bells chime for the new curate
Thursday, September 9, 2004
Bells rang out at St Mary's Church, Dover, on Wednesday 8th September, to mark the Rev Trish Godfrey's first week as curate at the church.
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Mayor's castle anger
Thursday, September 9, 2004
Town mayor Cllr Bob Markham has stepped up the campaign against a decision by English Heritage to close Dover Castle on certain days during the winter.
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Old girl sailing into familiar waters after long absence
Wednesday, September 1, 2004
A former Dover Lifeboat has been retired from Chile and is on her way back to England.
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New Lord Warden announced
Monday, August 9, 2004
The new Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is former naval commander Admiral Lord Michael Boyce.
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Council tries to recover stolen silver
Monday, August 9, 2004
Dover Town Council could be about to start the recovery of £80,000 worth of silver, stolen in a raid on the Town Hall in 1969.
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Channel Swimming Records
Thursday, July 29, 2004
A number of records were set in the English Channel at the weekend as a Dover woman notched up her 43rd Channel swim, and a six-woman relay team completed a three-way crossing.
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Report looks at future of the Dour
Thursday, July 15, 2004
A comprehensive report on possible future plans for the River Dour is being presented to the Dour Steering Group.
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'Pirates' slogan in ferry war
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Speedferries raised the profile of their campaign against other cross-Channel ferry operators this week by painting the slogan “Fight The Pirates” on the side of one of its catamarans.
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Port to test out mooring system
Thursday, July 15, 2004
A mooring system which holds ships in place at a berth through vacuum technology is to be tested at Dover.
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Museum website proves popular
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Dover Museum is making waves on the world wide web and its popular Channel swimming archives are proving a popular resource with Internet surfers everywhere.
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Maison Dieu House is haunted by a tragedy 300 years old
Friday, July 2, 2004
This week, Lorraine Sencicle examines the Legend of Maison Dieu House (Or the True and Remarkable Story of Mary Gray)
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Seacat service to Boulogne
Friday, July 2, 2004
Just two months after a new direct service was introduced between Dover and Boulogne,
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Campaign for George Cross for our town
Friday, July 2, 2004
A bid has been launched to award Dover with the George Cross.
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Sir Richard's record
Friday, July 2, 2004
The people of Dover gave Virgin Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson a good send off on Monday 14th June at the start of his record-breaking Channel crossing in an amphibious vehicle.
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Experts hope to dig up clues to mill's past
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Archaeologists are moving in at Crabble Corn Mill at River this weekend to investigate the history of the site.
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Hundreds gather to remember Jack
Monday, June 7, 2004
Members of St John Ambulance and the Scouting movement provided a guard of honour outside St Mary's Church on Friday for the funeral of well-known Dover resident Jack Hewitt.
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Colourful welcome to town
Monday, June 7, 2004
Dover town centre burst into colour as dozens of hanging baskets were installed as part of the Dover in Bloom initiative.
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A lifetime of service to town
Thursday, May 20, 2004
One of Dover's best-loved characters, Jack Hewitt, has died. He was 92.
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Facelift for cemetery which doubles as a nature reserve
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Visitors to Cowgate Cemetery can now find out about the history and wildlife of the graveyard, thanks to a new noticeboard at the entrance.
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Paras help with lighthouse work
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Members of the 1st Parachute Regiment based at Connaught Barracks are to help reinstall the mechanism for the rotating optic light at South Foreland lighthouse.
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End Lord Warden delay, says mayor
Saturday, May 8, 2004
A last chance public plea has been made by the Mayor of Sandwich in a bid to force a decision on the identity of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
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New mayor has pride
Saturday, May 8, 2004
Dover's new mayor says that he is looking forward to the role and seeing developments in the town.
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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.
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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.
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Marvellous firefighters
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Dover fire crews donated £9,000 to town charities the result of their street collections over Christmas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Change of use for former church
Thursday, April 15, 2004
A former Dover church could be converted into a restaurant and eight flats.
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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.
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Conservation extension is proposed
Thursday, April 8, 2004
Dover College conservation area looks likely to be extended to include more buildings in the neighbourhood.
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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.
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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.
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German warship makes an unplanned visit
Thursday, March 25, 2004
A German Nato warship had to be towed into the port of Dover after breaking down in the Channel.
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Keep the cruise passengers in the town
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Town Centre Manager Mike Webb is calling for more effort to be made to persuade passengers arriving at the port to spend their time in Dover.
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Town Centre plan excludes leisure
Thursday, March 25, 2004
The redevelopment of a major part of Dover town centre will not include any leisure facilities, it has been revealed.
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Dover’s future
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Council chiefs have been discussing how they intend to plan for Dover's future.
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Library Jobs Threat
Thursday, March 11, 2004
The jobs of 250 library staff may be at risk of redundancy in a shake-up of libraries across the county.
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Orphan seal is a hi-tech pioneer
Thursday, March 11, 2004
An orphaned seal found in Dover last year became a world pioneer when he was released by the RSPCA fitted with a transmitter that allows his every move to be logged via satellite.
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Coastguard Communications Improved
Thursday, March 11, 2004
New microwave dishes have been installed on a mast at Langdon Cliffs this week to improve communication between coastguards on both sides of the Channel.
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Dover Regatta Laser Show Launch
Thursday, March 4, 2004
A laser show on the seafront will mark the start of this year's Dover Regatta.
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Artwork at Samphire Hoe
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Visitors to the new artwork in progress at Samphire Hoe will not only be able to see it, they will be able to listen to it and even escape from the rain in it, too.
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Delay to Boulogne ferry service
Monday, March 1, 2004
The launch of a ferry link from Dover to Boulogne has been postponed again, and is now expected to begin in May.
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P&O job cuts
Monday, March 1, 2004
After months of negotiations with union officials, P&O has confirmed that nearly 500 Dover-based seafarers will lose their jobs over the next five weeks.
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Local Historian Dies
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Ivan Green the well known local historian died this week.
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New use for old children’s library
Friday, February 13, 2004
The former children's library building in Dover town centre is to become a resource centre for people with disabilities. The Well, based in Winchelsea Street, is to be relocated as part of Kent County Council's biggest-ever capital spending programme for social care.
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Tudor painting returns to Museum
Friday, February 13, 2004
Dover Museum's original 1598 portrait of Queen Elizabeth I has come home after its starring role in an exhibition about the queen at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The portrait has been sealed and glazed by the Maritime Museum's conservators and now forms the centrepiece of a major new Tudor display at Dover Museum.
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Dover Tourist Information Award
Friday, February 13, 2004
In the annual Kent Tourism Alliance Awards, Dover Visitor Information Centre at the Old Town Gaol, in Biggin Street, was judged to be the best in the county.
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Fast rail link for Dover?
Thursday, February 5, 2004
A new study into the possibility of extending Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) services to Dover has been announced by the Strategic Rail Authority.
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Ferries halted by high winds
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Storm-force winds gusting up to more than 70 miles an hour stopped cross-Channel ferry services to and from Dover on Saturday (31st January).
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Dredger finds gun
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The crew of the port dredger David Church have uncovered another First World War gun in Dover Harbour.
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St Mary’s chimes restored
Thursday, January 29, 2004
The chimes on the clock at St Mary's Parish Church, Dover, are being reinstated.
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Top results for Girls' Grammar School.
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Dover Girls' Grammar School is celebrating again with yet more success in examinations. The school has the highest average point score (418.4) at A-level of any school in Kent, including the independents.
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Dover’s first home grown Channel Swimmer
Thursday, January 29, 2004
It was in 1904 that the first Dovorian tried to swim the Channel.
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Busy year for Fire-fighters
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Fire-fighters from Dover responded to 930 calls in the area in 2003.
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Archer’s Court makes good progress
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Archers Court school has come a long way in a year according to head teacher Elaine Hamilton who has spoken of the "excellent progress" made during the past 12 months.
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Man hurt drying parachute
Thursday, January 29, 2004
A man who was trapped under his parachute in Dover Harbour after being swept from the beach in a gust of wind was rescued on Saturday afternoon (24th Jan).
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200 new jobs from rail contract
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Up to 200 jobs could be created for local people as a result of a consortium, led by Dover company Burgess Rail, winning a contract for part of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link project.
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Town Council to take over Maison Dieu House
Thursday, January 29, 2004
The former library building Maison Dieu House is to become offices for the Town Council.
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Jobless figure goes up
Friday, January 23, 2004
The jobless total in the Dover/Deal/Sandwich area is up by 26.
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School is placed in top quarter
Friday, January 23, 2004
ASTOR College principal Chris Russell said he was delighted that the latest results put the college in the top quarter nationally.
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Boulogne ferry link back on for March
Friday, January 23, 2004
THE long-awaited revival of the Dover-Boulogne ferry link is now due to take place at the end of March.
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Search uncovers wartime mines
Friday, January 23, 2004
BOMB disposal experts were called after two Second World War mines were discovered at the base of Langdon cliffs.
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Summer date is set for the new Lord Warden
Friday, January 23, 2004
A date is believed to have been earmarked for the installation of the new Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports whoever it may be.
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Big campaign to promote tourism
Friday, January 23, 2004
The White Cliffs Country tourism campaign was launched last Friday (16th Jan) at Crabble Corn Mill in River.
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Rare birds are sighted at Samphire Hoe
Friday, January 23, 2004
The cold weather has attracted some extremely rare visitors to Samphire Hoe as three snow buntings have been sighted there in the last week.
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Port Passenger Numbers Down
Friday, January 23, 2004
The release of the Port of Dover’s annual traffic figures reveal that the number of people travelling through Dover fell by 1.7 million in 2003.
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Chapel Threatened
Friday, January 23, 2004
The little Methodist chapel at Tower Hamlets, where people have worshipped for a century, is likely to be demolished if a planning application before Dover District Council is accepted.
Source: Adscene 22/01/04
Dover man celebrates 103rd birthday
Friday, January 23, 2004
Bill Petchley said that he owed his longevity to a diet of no booze, no fags and no marriage when he celebrated his birthday last week. He lives at Cornfields residential home and is a native Dovorian
Source: Adscene 22/01/04
Expert advice on missing silverware
Friday, January 23, 2004
Dover Town Councillors have been taking expert advice on the possible recovery of some of Dover’s silverware, which was stolen in 1969.
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