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A cable car linking the Castle with the town is just one of the proposals for Dover following news from the Government confirming a massive £3.8m Sea Change grant.

Plans include landscaping and artworks on the Esplanade; improvements around the historic castle, including updating the secret wartime tunnels, to allow new presentations of its history and heritage; the refurbishment of the Bleriot Monument which commemorates the first cross channel flight, which is due to be completed by July 2009, and an appraisal of a cable car from the Western Docks to Dover Castle.

Dover is one of three towns to benefit from over £10m in grants for regeneration in coastal areas.

Margaret Hodge, Culture and Tourism Minister said: “I’m delighted these fantastic plans for Blackpool, Torbay and Dover are now going ahead. Not only will they encourage new visitors to the area, but they will also help support and enrich the community.”