Celebrating the "London 2012 Olympics" in Sevenoaks
A host of free activities, from new age kurling to mosaic making, will be opened up to everyone this weekend as part of a special London 2012 event.
2009-07-20 00:00:00
Get set to love parks with a health walk through Knole
Local residents can take part in a picturesque free health walk in Knole Park later this month as part of a national event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of parks.
2009-07-20 00:00:00
The wonder of windchimes
"You've only got to look at the smiles around the place to know how special Windchimes is."
2009-07-20 00:00:00
Share your passion for the District!
Residents with a knowledge of local attractions can attend a public meeting next week to find out how they can play an important role in the District's tourist industry.
2009-07-17 00:00:00
KCC's Contact Centre wins national award
Nearly 1.7 million residents' calls were taken by Kent County Council's Contact Centre last year and the 24 hour call centre has been awarded national recognition for how it keeps in touch with local people.
2009-07-16 00:00:00
In the Zone marks five weeks of free family fun
Five weeks of free fun filled 'In the Zone' events will be taking place at 23 locations across Sevenoaks District over the school summer holidays.
2009-07-16 00:00:00
Splash of colour for safer cycling
Hundreds of children across Kent have produced a splash of colour for a tee-shirt design competition to promote cycling safety.
2009-07-16 00:00:00
Frances Rehal awarded MBE
Frances Rehal, the current Children's Centre Locality Co-ordinator in Thanet has been awarded an Honorary MBE for services to children and families.
2009-07-15 00:00:00
What do you make of Dover?
Dovorians are being invited to be involved with an exciting new project to help give the town a better future.
2009-07-15 00:00:00
Free trees blossom across Kent
The Kent Free Tree Scheme is spreading its branches across the whole county.
2009-07-15 00:00:00
Canterbury Try Angle ceremony and winners
Some of Canterbury's most inspirational young people were celebrated for their achievements on Friday (10 July) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony held at the Christian Centre in Seasalter.
2009-07-15 00:00:00
Kent Show 2009
Now in its 80th year, the show offers something for everyone, and over 100,000 people are expected to visit during the three days.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Tunbury's Eco-School Green Flag
Kent County Council Chairman John Davies has formally presented pupils and staff at Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Step back in time at Shorne Woods
Families can go back to the Middle Ages for free at Shorne Woods country park, near Gravesend, this weekend.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Ashford shared space wins 2009 Street Design Award for
Highways
After walking through the scheme today, James Evison said: "This is a revolutionary scheme. The consistency of design is very impressive. It's a great scheme and I hope that it's successful for other councils to learn lessons from. It's a prototype and sh
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Officers up for bravery award
Two Kent Police officers will be honoured this week at the prestigious Police Bravery Awards to be held in London.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Safer Summer roadshow
Thousands of school children throughout Kent are being warned of the dangers of anti-social behaviour and underage and excessive drinking in a series of roadshows.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Kent Highways rides to the rescue
Recent torrential rain in Kent meant Kent Highway Services were called into action to solve a particularly sticky problem at Maidstone Hospital.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Kent kids get a great start with books
More than 47,000 children in Kent are off to a flying start with their reading skills thanks to the national Bookstart scheme and the work of Kent Library staff and their partner organisations.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Councils agree to work together to secure a bright future for the Stag
Sevenoaks District Council has renewed its call for Sevenoaks Town and the District councils to work together to agree a long-term lease to secure the future of the Stag Community Arts Centre.
2009-07-14 00:00:00
Come to the Kent Show 2009
Celebrate the very best of the county at the Kent Show taking place in Detling this weekend (17 - 19 July).
2009-07-13 00:00:00
Have a splashing time in Swanley next weekend!
Time is running out for young people who want to ‘jump-in’ and enjoy a party with a difference in Swanley next weekend.
2009-07-09 00:00:00
Wave project recognised at Quality Service Awards
"All staff from the Wave Project are supportive, have great empathy with all concerned, use humour, gentleness and understanding to achieve their goals and are always absolutely professional."
2009-07-09 00:00:00
Hazel's delight at Quality Service Award
"Hazel is totally committed to improving the lives of children and families and will go the extra mile to provide excellent services."
2009-07-09 00:00:00
Plant a tree for free!
Free trees are available to individuals, schools and community groups across Sevenoaks District as part of a Kent wide scheme that could see up to 40,000 planted across the county.
2009-07-08 00:00:00
160,000 school run trips saved
More Kent schools are successfully reducing traffic on the school run.
2009-07-08 00:00:00
Ifield school's innovation scoops major prize
Ifield School in Gravesend has won a prestigious national award for its new buildings - the first to be built in Kent as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme.
2009-07-07 00:00:00
Officer hailed a 'hero' at funeral
PC Phillip Pratt was described by colleagues as an officer who ‘would always go the extra mile’ at his funeral on Tuesday 7 July.
2009-07-07 00:00:00
Looking after your village green
Local people can now take a far more active role in looking after their local village greens and common land.
2009-07-07 00:00:00
New swine flu advice
Press release issued by Eastern and Coastal Kent NHS:
2009-07-06 00:00:00
Quest Seekers - summer reading challenge
The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge - 'Quest Seekers' will be launched at all Kent's libraries on 11 July to help children read over the school holidays.
2009-07-06 00:00:00
Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Try Angle ceremony and
winners
Some of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells' most inspirational young people were celebrated for their achievements on Thursday (2 July) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony held at the Ramada Hotel, Pembury.
2009-07-06 00:00:00
Excellent KEiBA winners celebrate their success
The winners of the first ever Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA), which were staged and produced by Kent County Council and the Kent Messenger Group, celebrated their success at a sparkling event at Leeds Castle last night (Thursday).
2009-07-03 00:00:00
Man sentenced to life for murder
Steven John Stallion, 46, from Sheridan Court, St Edmunds Road, Dartford was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 3 July of murdering his partner Victoria Tomsett. Stallion has been sentenced for life imprisonment with a minimum of 14 year
2009-07-03 00:00:00
July is the month to Get S.O.R.T.ed
The Get S.O.R.T.ed team is out and about this July providing residents with a wealth of free advice and information to help them get back into shape.
2009-07-02 00:00:00
Fraud team catch up with Sevenoaks benefit cheat
A Sevenoaks man who illegally claimed more than £2,000 in benefit after he did not inform the authorities he had returned to work was successfully prosecuted earlier this week.
2009-07-02 00:00:00
Reducing County Show traffic delays
In the run up to the Kent County Show on 17, 18 and 19 July, Kent Police, the Highways Agency and other partners have met up to agree a strategy to minimise traffic problems over the weekend of the show.
2009-07-01 00:00:00
Ashford and Shepway's Try Angle ceremony and winners
Some of Ashford and Shepway's most inspirational young people were celebrated for their achievements last night (30 June) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony held at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone.
2009-07-01 00:00:00
Dover Community Safety Day
Date and time of media call: Saturday 11 July between 11:00am and 4:00pm
2009-07-01 00:00:00
Kent makes friends for business in Brussels
Kent tourism and inward investment chiefs were in Brussels yesterday (Tuesday 30 June) to tell key influencers in Europe why Kent is a great place to visit, invest and do business.
2009-07-01 00:00:00
Keep your property safe this summer
Residents across the county are being advised by Kent Police to keep their belongings safe this summer, as temperatures soar.
2009-06-30 00:00:00
KCC team awarded Chartered Building Consultancy (CBC)
status
The team behind many public sector construction projects in Kent has been awarded Chartered Building Consultancy (CBC) status by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) - the first time such an accolade has been awarded to a county council.
2009-06-30 00:00:00
Gravesham East Neighbourhood Forum
Activities and services for young people are top of the agenda at next week's meeting of the Gravesham East Neighbourhood Forum.
2009-06-30 00:00:00
Residents urged not to leave gambling policy to chance
Residents who are keen to have their say about how gambling licence applications should be decided over the next three years are being urged to comment on the Council's latest Statement of Gambling Policy.
2009-06-29 00:00:00
