Dover Harbour Festival 2026: New Era for Coastal Hotspot
The Port of Dover announces the Dover Harbour Festival 2026, a weekend event on July 4-5 replacing the 13-year Regatta with races, marine shows, family activities, and local food.
The Port of Dover announces the Dover Harbour Festival 2026, a weekend event on July 4-5 replacing the 13-year Regatta with races, marine shows, family activities, and local food.
Migration Minister Mike Tapp MP outlines new asylum system changes, including shorter refugee protection periods and cost-saving measures, aimed at restoring control and fairness.
Mike Tapp MP initiates 'Tapp into Politics,' a secondary school debate series in Dover and Deal, aiming to make politics accessible and thoughtful for students through real discussions.
East Kent enters a new era of sustainable transport as five fully electric Volvo BZL buses begin operating on Dover Fastrack, offering zero-emission travel with modern amenities like USB charging and low-floor access.
The National Saturday Club provides free weekly sessions for 13-16-year-olds in Dover, focusing on art and design skills development until August 2026.
Local groups in Dover and Deal are encouraged to apply for up to £10,000 in government grants to host Armed Forces Day events this summer, celebrating military service.
As winter's chill intensifies, Emmaus Dover calls for public vigilance to protect rough sleepers from life-threatening cold. The charity outlines key actions, including reporting via StreetLink and donating wisely to support their mission.
Labour's Pride in Place programme offers up to £20 million over ten years for Dover and Deal, with a local board ensuring community-led decisions on priorities like green spaces and facilities.
Labour's Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill promises stronger protections for millions, capping ground rents and ending unfair practices that have trapped homeowners in Dover and Deal.
Emmaus Dover is urging Kent residents to support rough sleepers during the cold winter months through reporting, donations, and advocacy for long-term solutions.
Labour announces major policing reforms including 13,000 additional neighbourhood officers, tougher action on shop theft, and new local accountability boards to make Kent communities safer.
Dover MP Mike Tapp explains how landmark Armed Forces legislation delivers better housing, stronger protections and renewed covenant commitment for Kent's 5,700 veterans and service families.
Kent County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, breaking election pledges. Dover and Deal households face paying £67 more annually.
Labour MP Mike Tapp details how government policies on cost of living, NHS, and investment are set to benefit Dover and Deal in 2026, urging unity and optimism.
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp reviews his first full year, highlighting £20m funding, school investments, and restored hospital services. Read his community update.
Dover MP Mike Tapp launches a new initiative to engage secondary school students in politics, following the success of his summer reading project. Aims to bridge the gap between young people and political decision-making.
The Pink Glitter Ball fundraiser in Dover, organised by Kerry Banks BEM and Jo Allen, returned spectacularly, raising over £12,200 for Breast Cancer Now. Discover the highlights and future date.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
Emmaus Dover launches its Blessing Bag appeal, calling for essential item donations to support people sleeping rough in Kent this winter. Drop off until Dec 17.
MP Mike Tapp witnesses Dover's powerful Remembrance display of 4,000 handmade poppies and a deeply moving community service. Discover how the town came together in respect.
Discover the remarkable story of Edith Cavell through her restored railway carriage in Dover. Book now for this exclusive opportunity to experience a moving piece of First World War history.
Dover's historic Cavell Van, a WWI ambulance vehicle, returns for a poignant Remembrance event after extensive restoration, honouring wartime nurses and local heritage.