Fred. Olsen new flagship ‘Bolette’ sets sail from Dover on scenic Maiden Voyage
Bolette at Dover New flagship Bolette had the white cliffs of Dover as her backdrop when she set sail on a scenic Maiden Voyage with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on…
Coastguards assist rescue of man stuck in mud up to his waist on Romney Marsh beach
The rescue on Littlestone beach A Coastguard rescue team were quick to respond after a family called 999 when a man became stuck in mud up to his waist on…
Disabled commercial fishing boat drifting in shipping lanes off Margate towed out of danger by RNLI crew
Fishing vessel under tow by Margate lifeboat 4 August 2021 Photo: RNLI Margate A commercial fishing vessel has been towed to safety by Margate lifeboat after it encountered machinery problems…
Stormy Sam resurrects ‘Lifeboat Day’ in Margate
‘Stormy Sam’ helps with Margate RNLI’s street collection (RNLI) Photo: RNLI/Peter Barker Thanet RNLI Fundraising Group has held its first Margate street collection for many years. ‘Lifeboat Day’ as it…
High hopes for Romney Marsh beach hut holiday hotspot
Marsh huts’ project Plans for Romney Marsh could see the area become even more of a holiday hotspot. More than 100 beach chalets, toilets, including a fully-accessible Changing Place toilet,…
Thunderstorms gusting winds and rain makes it a busy afternoon for Whitstable RNLI
Lifeboat crew member Ruth Oliver assists the occupants of the sailing dinghy in returning to shore on Saturday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI Saturday afternoon turned out to be a busy…
International ‘Covid-safe cruising’ relaunches from Dover
The Port of Dover welcomes the announcement by the government that international cruise sailings from England can resume from 2nd August. The Port has worked closely with the government, the…
Port of Dover looking for 11 apprentices for new learning and mentoring scheme
The Port of Dover has unveiled a brand new apprenticeship scheme with 11 vacancies available across a diverse range of areas throughout its business, aiming to attract and nurture local…
No change at Port of Dover as pre ‘Freedom Day’ Covid rules remain in place
The Prime Minister confirmed the lifting of almost all legal restrictions on social contact in England from 19th July. However, with the Government acknowledging the possibility of up to 100,000…