by Graham Tutthill
gtutthill@thekmgroup.co.uk

The owner of a Dover pub intends to stage adult entertainment, including naughty nights, after being given the go-ahead to stay open longer.

Nathan Sutton, who runs the Funky Monkey in Bench Street, says he wants his customers to enjoy a better night out.

The district council has given Mr Sutton permission to keep his pub open until 3.30am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, 3am on Sundays and 2am on all other days.

The licence allows him to host adult entertainment nights, including lap dancing and pole dancing, up to 11 times a year.

“After a long battle we have now secured the latest licence in town,” said Mr Sutton.

“This will allow our customers to enjoy a better night out in Dover. Further information on our plans for naughty Monkey nights will follow.”

A spokesman for the district council said there had been no valid representations against the proposal.

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