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Affordable homes herald new dawn for old mill site

29 May 2013
 Affordable homes herald new dawn for old mill site

A £4 million scheme, which completes the first stage of the regeneration of the former Buckland Paper Mill site in Dover, has been officially opened.

One in five high street shops could close, warns retail expert

28 May 2013
One in five high street shops could close, warns retail expert

Dover's town centre shops, already hit hard by the recession, could be heading for more problems, according to the latest research.

Lightning strikes Coastguard headquarters, but "no-one was in danger"

28 May 2013
Lightning strikes Coastguard headquarters, but "no-one was in danger"

No-one was at risk as a result of a lightning strike at Dover Coastguard headquarters at Langdon Cliffs at the weekend, people have been assured.

Positive changes made at Dover school, but "much more to be done"

24 May 2013
Positive changes made at Dover school, but "much more to be done"

The governing body of a Dover Catholic school that was placed in special measures in January has been replaced with an Interim Executive Board

Man feared dead after P&O ferry plunge is from Whitstable

24 May 2013
Man feared dead after P&O ferry plunge is from Whitstable

A 30-year-old ferry passenger feared dead after he is thought to have fallen from a cross-Channel ferry lived in Whitstable, it has been revealed.

Beer and cider weekend at picturesque mill

23 May 2013
Beer and cider weekend at picturesque mill

It's all about beer and cider at Crabble Corn Mill at River this weekend as volunteers offer 70 different brews.

"Resign in shame" businessman tells council

23 May 2013
"Resign in shame" businessman tells council

Dover businessman launches a blistering attack on the district council over what he describes as the lack of action on the town's regeneration.

Smoker "lucky to be alive" after Dover flat fire

23 May 2013
Smoker "lucky to be alive" after Dover flat fire

Two men were taken to hospital and others were evacuated from their homes when a fire broke out in a Dover flat early today.

Live animal exports ban is "a matter for Europe"

22 May 2013
Live animal exports ban is "a matter for Europe"

The battle to stop live animal exports through Dover needs to be fought in Europe, according to government ministers.

Food bank could open in Dover by September

22 May 2013
Food bank could open in Dover by September

A food bank is to be set up in Dover. Representatives from various Dover churches are having talks with supermarkets to launch the project.

Curtain goes up on production of West Side Story

21 May 2013
Curtain goes up on production of West Side Story

Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society members are staging their first ever production of the musical West Side Story this week.

Needles found dumped in Dover cemetery

20 May 2013
Needles found dumped in Dover cemetery

Dover District Council has been praised for its quick response to used hyperdermic needles dumped in a Dover cemetery.

New play areas get the thumbs up from pupils

17 May 2013
New play areas get the thumbs up from pupils

Pupils from Priory Fields School had a break from their lessons on Friday to try out some play equipment which they had helped choose.

Last-minute invite for people to attend health group meeting

15 May 2013
Last-minute invite for people to attend health group meeting

A group which is responsible for buying the majority of healthcare for people in Dover and Deal is holding its meeting in public for the first time.

Police seek motorcyclist who attacked dog walker

15 May 2013
Police seek motorcyclist who attacked dog walker

An appeal for witnesses has been made after a dog walker reported he was assaulted by a motorcyclist near Crabble Football Ground.

Street drinkers will be refused strong booze

14 May 2013
Street drinkers will be refused strong booze

A crackdown has been launched on anti-social drinking in Dover town centre with off-licences agreeing not to sell strong booze to street drinkers.

Bob Goldfield to step down as CEO of Dover Harbour Board

14 May 2013
Bob Goldfield to step down as CEO of Dover Harbour Board

Dr Bob Goldfield is to step down as chief executive of the Port of Dover. Chief operating officer Tim Waggott will take over as acting CEO on June 1.

How Dover looks from the International Space Station

14 May 2013
How Dover looks from the International Space Station

This is the view of Dover taken by Commander Chris Hadfield from the International Space Station, and shared on Twitter.

Euroferries release updated plans

13 May 2013
Euroferries release updated plans

Cross-Channel crossings from Ramsgate to Boulogne move a step nearer with the announcement of a coach service ferrying passengers to the Kent port

Time is running out for funds to float replica Bronze Age boat

13 May 2013
Time is running out for funds to float replica Bronze Age boat

Fundraisers have just weeks to raise £20,000 to enable a replica of the Dover Bronze Age Boat to go into the sea.

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