Sad farewell to Dover ferry St Anselm sailing to the breakers in Bangladesh
By Ray Duff The 1980 built BR Sealink ferry, originally named St Anselm, has been sold to shipbreakers in Bangladesh during October 2021 and has sadly just been beached at…
Deaths of 27 migrants crossing Channel was an avoidable tragedy says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 3 December 2021. Avoidable tragedy The recent deaths of 27 migrants in the Channel…
Ramsgate museum fire raises KFRS suspicions
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was called to a fire in a section of a museum in East Crosswall, The Royal Harbour in Ramsgate just before 5.00pm on Tuesday…
Dover fishing trial attracts scores of anglers at Admiralty Pier
The Port of Dover has been working closely with the Dover Sea Angling Association (DSAA) to run a carefully conducted trial fishing event which took place on the Admiralty Pier…
Time for renovation at Deal Timeball Tower
Deal Timeball Tower As we prepare for the clocks to go back an hour on 31 October, the historic Deal Timeball Tower is taking a key step forward – with…
St Lawrence College rewards Ramsgate RNLI volunteer crew for making a difference
A water safety talk at a local school had a sweet outcome for the Ramsgate Lifeboat crew. Vanessa Ray, Water Safety Education Presenter, was asked to talk about winter beach,…
‘Keep out of the sea’ warning on Thanet beaches after unscreened wastewater release
Beach users are being advised not to enter the sea or the area of beach below the high water mark at a number of beaches in Thanet. This follows an…
Working together for a cleaner environment at Great British Beach Clean in Dover
DDC’s environmental community stand on Dover promenade Every September, thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…
Expedition ship embarks on maiden voyage from Dover
Expedition ship MS Maud embarks on inaugural UK departure for Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Maud officially set sail on her inaugural sailing from the Port of Dover – the first-ever year-round…