The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is live and will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger. It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding. Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area of risk….
The Eastern docks publicly accessible toilets will be reopened from the Friday alongside the new shop – Rebels Coffee – launching on Friday 7th April 2023.
Dover was awash with colour as the town celebrated its fourth Pride festival on 27th August 2022. Organisers set out with the aim to “POP with pride”, with a Dover Pride festival themed around pop art and pop music to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The Dover Pride march. Photo: Dover Pride/David Goodson Photography Celebrations began…
The Market Square was officially opened on 9th August 2022. After a £3.6M makeover, which include as set of 4 unique metal rings which produce a mist. The space has been designed as a large entertainment space for events and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Dover Town Council are very happy to see the Exmoor Ponies return to High Meadow on 20th July. Please be respectful to these beautiful creatures if you are out and about and happen to meet them on you adventures.
On the 7thJuly, in conjunction with the Commonwealth games, the Queens Baton relay arrived at Dover Castle after its arduous yet inspiring journey around the Commonwealth. The event not only created a way for the people of Dover to celebrate the collective effort of the nations involved but also allowed Dover to be significantly represented…
Queen Elizabeth ll ~ Platinum Jubilee picnic a resounding success !!! by Town Council – 08/06/2022 The atmosphere was certainly exciting last Sunday 05/06/2022 as Dovorian families came together for a picnic at Pencester Square to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This super-festive event organised by Dover Town Council and Destination Dover featured live music, a host…
To mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, you are invited in witnessing the ceremonial lighting of two Beacons located at Clocktower Square / Dover Marina (public access) and at Dover Castle (via live video feed here: https://youtu.be/fgKVlAiJXf8). DOVER TOWN BEACON – CLOCKTOWER SQUARE / DOVER MARINA Witness the ceremonial lighting of the beacon…