Natalie Elphicke MP delighted to welcome PM back to Dover but…
Rough seas Following yesterday’s visit to Dover, MP Natalie Elphicke said: “I was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak back to Dover to deliver an update on progress…
Legacy of ‘Sailors Friend’ celebrated in Folkestone
Samuel Plimsoll’s grave at St Martin’s Church Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – On Saturday, about 40 people gathered at the annual event to honour Samuel…
Dungeness lifeboat and helicopter in yacht rescue drama
A yacht with two people on board that was taking on water was rescued by Dungeness lifeboat on Thursday morning, 1 June. The UK Coastguard received a distress call from…
Margate RNLI warn of being cut off by the tide after double call out
Margate B class Atlantic 85 RNLI lifeboat launching on 3 June 2023 Photo: RNLI Margate’s two RNLI lifeboats have investigated a report of people cut off by the tide at…
Bank Holiday traffic plan needs more work after French IT glitch caused delays says Dover MP
Although traffic saw less delays for Bank Holiday travellers hopping over the Channel from Dover at the weekend, there have still been traffic hold ups in the town. On May…
Dover MP ‘impressed’ with Port prep for half-term getaway
Dover & Deal MP Natalie Elphicke meets with the Port’s Chief Executive Doug Bannister With increased Port traffic expected as people travel to get away for the May half-term starting…
Kent coastal hotspot racks up SIX Blue Flags and FOUR Seaside Awards
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced this week, the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2023. Thanet has met the high standard required, and has…
Viking Neptune sails into Dover
In the same week that the Viking Neptune sailed into Dover for its inaugural call, a new three-year schedule has been announced with 60 port of call visits from Viking.…
Whitstable lifeboat called to motor cruiser with engine problems shortly before nightfall on Saturday
A request from Dover Coastguard saw the Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat Lewisco launch to assist a motor cruiser with engine problems in The Swale at 6.55pm on Saturday evening. The…
Whitstable lifeboat launches to stricken yacht after running aground during night
The 42-foot yacht aground off Reculver on Tuesday morning Credit: Dave Parry/RNLI Whitstable A report of a yacht aground off Reculver between Herne Bay and Birchington saw the Whitstable Atlantic…