Dame The Estate Of Dame Vera Lynn has lent her support to a National Trust appeal to preserve the White Cliffs of Dover.

The charity is seeking £1m to prevent 700,000 square yards behind the clifftop being sold to developers, and the 'forces' sweetheart' commented 'Those iconic white cliffs mean a great deal to so many people. They were often the first sight of home for our brave boys as they returned from war, and they continue to represent important British ideals such as hope and resilience even in the most difficult of times'.