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…
World’s largest square-rigged sailing vessel arrives in Dover
Tradewind Voyages’ brand new vessel, Golden Horizon sailed into Dover this morning; her chosen departure port for four new UK voyages throughout July. She arrived ready for a round-trip long…
Whitstable Harbour assists seafarers receive their coronavirus jabs
Whitstable Harbour Whitstable Harbour played an important role in the country’s ongoing vaccination programme this weekend. Only a few UK port authorities provide access for visiting seafarers to Covid 19…
Ashes of former crew member scattered from Whitstable RNLI Lifeboat
The ashes of a former member of the Whitstable lifeboat crew were scattered from the station’s lifeboat just off the town’s harbour on Sunday evening. Eric McGonagle who passed away…
Dover passenger cruises relaunch after 15 months in doldrums
TUI’s Marella Explorer pictured above The first passenger cruise call sailed into Dover for the first time in 15 months. TUI’s Marella Explorer arrived alongside a celebratory welcome from local…
Margate ‘sewage’ bathing ban lifted in time for weekend
After an extensive clean up operation and regular inspections around the coast, advice for the public not to enter the sea or the area of beach below the high water…