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Chat show host and former TV gardener, Alan Tichmarsh, has denounced plans by the Aspinall Foundation to uproot 24 trees to make way for tourist lodges at its Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Lympne near Hythe.

Dover District Council (DDC) is welcoming news that the Government has this week given the go ahead for Dover’s second ferry terminal, which could lead to improved M2 and A2 road links.

Following the recent signing of legal agreements, planning applications have been submitted on Monday (28 November) by Bond City for the major multi-million pound redevelopment of the St James’ area of Dover.

Folkestone Harbour Company will be hosting a public consultation to exhibit the updated Seafront Masterplan next month.

A crucial step forward for the regeneration plans of a key site in Dover town centre has been taken.

Dear Editor,

I have lived in Hawkinge for the past 6 years and go past the Leisuredrome daily, which I see has now been sold.

Planning permission for a supermarket at the rear of Hawkinge Community Centre has today (11 October) been rejected by Shepway District Council.

Review by Nick Spurrier

On presenting Roger De Haan with a medal for Arts Philanthropy in 2008, Prince Charles said: "Most philanthropists will content themselves with supporting a handful of carefully selected institutions. Roger De Haan is a bit different: he is attempting to regenerate an entire town."

In their closing statement to the Lydd Airport Inquiry on 16 September, Shepway District Council stated it's position remained one of strong support for the applications by London Ashford Airport Limited for permission for a runway extension and a new passenger terminal at LAA, Lydd.

Dear Editor,

I eventually got an answer from our Shepway MP, Damian Collins over whether he supports the proposed development of 5 large houses and the conversion of the 2 Martello Towers into holiday lets at Sandgate Escarpment, above the village.