http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Secret Britain's Archive of Kent County Council News en-gb Copyright 2009, Phil Hobson Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:31:05 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/website-maintenance.htm We will be suspending our website between 7am and 8am on Thursday 17 December so that we can carry out essential maintenance. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-fast-train.htm Kent commuters and day trippers are joining the high speed rail revolution. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-christmas-greenfield-centre.htm Santa Claus paid a visit to children and staff at Greenfields Children's Centre as part of the official opening celebration. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-+honorary-titles.htm Eight former Kent County Councillors have been given the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their service to the people of Kent. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-preserve-yourself-christmas.htm Dried fruit is a popular treat at Christmas but make sure it doesn't bite back! Kent Trading Standards is advising consumers with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide to take care when purchasing dried fruit as sulphur dioxide is often used to preserve it. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-results-league.htm We thought football fans would appreciate Wednesday's Audit Commission (link opens in a new window) Comprehensive Area Assessment results interpreted in football league form. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-highspeed-rail-europe.htm A new vision for high speed rail in Europe is needed. That is the clear message from a new a group of like-minded Local Authorities across Europe to the European Parliament (link opens in a new window) and European Commission (link opens in a new wi Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-keiba.htm It is a bright star in the world of business, the Kent Excellence in Business Awards (link opens in a new window) (KEiBA), and they are back. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-deal-lights-up.htm At any one time there are around 6,000 lightning storms happening across the world, amounting to some 16million storms each year. Such dizzying statistics are useful to hold in mind while watching Streetlight Storm, a new artwork by Katie Paterson. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-kent-top-of-league.htm Today the Audit Commission publishes the league table for the performance of all local authorities in England. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-camp-whizzkids.htm Young disabled people with mobility needs will be able to learn important skills on how to live independently at a new three day course in Kent. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-cultural-baton.htm Artist Nicole Mollett's design has been chosen for the first Kent Cultural Baton, to celebrate culture in the county in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-photo-call.htm 10:00 am Short scheme briefing, including safety issues, then transport to photo location by Land Rover. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-opening-greenfields.htm Children and staff at Greenfields Children's Centre are putting the finishing touches to their official opening celebration this Thursday 10 December. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-amherst-school.htm Pupils are on top of the world at Amherst school after being given full marks by school inspectors. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-disability-sports.htm Tomorrow (3 December) marks 1000 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympics and Kent's sporting talent continues to grow. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-rail-cuts.htm Kent County Council has condemned the government's decision to axe Maidstone and West Malling's vital direct commuter rail service to London Cannon Street. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-flood-picture.htm Duncan Dwinell's extraordinary picture of flooded Tonbridge playing fields has won top prize in a Kent County Council competition. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-shorne-woods.htm If you go down to the woods today - you're sure of a big surprise. At Kent County Council's Shorne Woods Country Park you'll find scores of pre-school and reception class children from the Gravesham area taking part in a unique project that allows them t Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec09-school-council.htm Budding politicians have been getting to grips with the burning issues of the day at the Kent Primary School Children's Council. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-xmas-toys.htm Christmas should be enjoyed, but it can easily turn sour if toys and gifts are poor quality, or even worse dangerous. It's also a time when good home safety and security is especially important. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-drink-driving-campaign.htm Kent Highway Services (KHS) is warning drivers of the dangers of mixing drinking with driving this Christmas. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-top-team.htm Kent County Council, the only public sector organisation to be short-listed for the recent Pay Magazine's awards, has walked away with the Integrated Human Resources and Payroll Team prize with Jackie Turner being highly commended in the Payroll Manager o Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-young-art.htm Mark Torrens, 18, from Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone has taken one of the top prizes at the John Downton Art Awards. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-kent-health-watch.htm Kent Health Watch has received its 500th call in just over a year. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-isobel-ipod.htm Isobel Wilbourn, a St George's School student from Ramsgate, collected an iPod gift from Kent County Council as the 20,000th Kent Freedom Pass holder. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-kent-culture.htm The energetic event is expected to also include a relay race with Paralympian Danny Crates, performances by young people and a film screening of the shortlisted artists' work with local schools on their ideas for the artwork which will begin its journey a Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-09-alcohol-community.htm Reduced criminal damage, less people drunk or rowdy in public and increased feelings of safety. Those are the results of the Kent Community Alcohol Partnership (link opens in a new window) that has been piloted in three areas of the c Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-normandy-veterans.htm Normandy veterans were given much needed last minute help to get to the D Day Memorial Evensong, which was being held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 25 October, when their original travel arrangements had fallen through. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-schools-boiler.htm Students at Maidstone's Valley Park Community School are getting a winter warmer from their wood chip boiler. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct09-kent-downs-award.htm It's official! The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the No 2 best destination globally for responsible tourism. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-teachers-award.htm Award-winning teachers have been praised for their inspiration and devotion in the classroom. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-freedom-pass.htm Isobel Wilbourne, a St George's School student from Ramsgate, is the 20,000th student to receive the Kent Freedom Pass. She will be presented with a special gift from Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard when he hands over her pass. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-quiz-kids.htm The Kent final of the Consumer Challenge Quiz will take place at the Wyvern School, Ashford next week. The quiz is a national annual event that brings together Trading Standards (link opens in a new window)and schools to help students with moderate learni Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-mouse-bullies.htm The school years are meant to be the best of our lives but for children and young people who are bullied it can be quite the opposite. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov09-bullies-online.htm Some people shop online, some people search online and some people choose to bully online. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT