Live export ban claims 'nonsense' says boss (10 May 2013)

Charlie explains how the Port of Dover would be better placed to ban live animal exports if the People's Port were running it.

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MP hails 'hero' ex-soldier (25 Apr 2013)

Charlie welcomes ex-soldier Christian Nock to Parliament. Christian is walking around the coast of Britain to raise money for Help for Heroes. Click here to visit his website.

"His plea was that we give greater priority to housing and healthcare for our veterans. I feel he's right and I'm making his case in Parliament."

Caring for our veterans is also the topic of Charlie's weekly Dover express article, which can be read here. 

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Town's 'culture' praised by MP (18 Apr 2013)

Charlie praises an exhibition by local artists in Deal.

"Deal is a great town of culture... the more we can make of our art the more we will increase visitors and tourism."

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MP meets Christian Aid team (18 Apr 2013)

Charlie visits members of Dover Christian Aid.

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Landmark craft fair helps cancer group (11 Apr 2013)

Charlie attends a cancer care club fundraising event.

"Cancer is a battle of the body. Yet it is also a battle of the mind - a battle that is so greatly helped by the support given by this amazing group."

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School given good report in House of Commons debate (11 Apr 2013)

Speaking in the House of Commons, Charlie praises the work done for disabled students at Whitfield's Aspen Primary School.

"Children with severe disabilities are able to receive an education and mix fully with a range of children."

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More changes to work on sea wall (11 Apr 2013)

Charlie and local residents raise concerns about the condition of the sea wall in Kingsdown, which was damaged by recent bad weather.

Charlie says, "the wall helps to keep Oldstairs Bay and the wider coastline more stable. People in Kingsdown are very concerned and feel the wall's life could be extended cost-effectively."

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Level of fast response cops cut by one-third (04 Apr 2013)

Charlie expresses concern about the lack of local police cover at night.

Charlie called for more openness and honesty from local police chiefs on this issue on the front page of the Dover Express in January, which can be read here.

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Chronic need to reform human rights (04 Apr 2013)

Charlie makes the case for the reform of human rights laws. In a question to Nick Clegg in the House of Commons, Charlie pointed out that three quarters of Britons think that human rights laws protect criminals and the undeserving.

Read about Charlie's proposed British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities in one of his weekly Dover Express articles here.

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Late-night coffee for teenagers (04 Apr 2013)

Charlie visits a new youth club in the Landmark Centre in Deal.

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