Support has been pledged to build a tribute to Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn at Dover - but no plans have been put forward yet.

The adored singer, who entertained troops with morale-boosting visits to the front line during the Second World War, died aged 103 on June 18.

She is known for her version of The White Cliffs of Dover, which includes the chorus: "There'll be bluebirds over, the White Cliffs of Dover, tomorrow, just you wait and see"

The song was composed in 1941 by Walter Kent to lyrics by Nat Burton but was made famous in Vera Lynn's 1942 version.

During Folkestone and Hythe District Council's (FHDC) virtual question and answer meeting last week, Cllr Ian Meyers (UKIP) asked Cllr David Monk if the authority would support a statue being erected in Ms Lynn's honour, preferably on the White Cliffs of Dover or near the Battle of Britain Memorial, in Capel-le-Ferne.

Cllr Monk (Con), leader of FHDC, responded: "The council would support in principle a Dame Vera Lynn statue being erected but it is a matter for Dover District Council to decided, as her association is more strongly aligned with Dover."

Cllr Meyers asked if FHDC would also be prepared to financially support the tribute, with Cllr Monk saying it would be a decision for full council but that he hopes they would.

A spokesman for Dover District Council said: "We currently have no plans to build a statue.

"We anticipate all options for a suitable form of memorial may be considered in due course."

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