Man sentenced for drug cultivation
A man previously from Maidstone has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to possession and cultivation of cannabis and abstraction of electricity in Kent and Somerset.
2009-06-29 00:00:00
PC Phillip Pratt's funeral
The funeral of PC Phillip Pratt will take place at Minster Bethel Congregational Church, Isle of Sheppey, from 11.30am on Tuesday 7 July 2009.
2009-06-29 00:00:00
Emergency services and partners test responsiveness to a major incident
More than 1,000 members of emergency services and partner agencies from Kent and Essex took part in a large live training exercise on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2009, to test the multi-agency responsiveness to a major incident across county borde
2009-06-29 00:00:00
Volleyball fever hits Kent
Volleyball fever is sweeping Kent with two major sporting events, visits from international teams and the opening of the first beach volleyball court at a Kent school, all over coming and recent weeks.
2009-06-29 00:00:00
Organised crime gang jailed
The last of 10 criminals, from one of Kent’s most disruptive organised crime gangs, were sentenced on Friday 26 June.
2009-06-26 00:00:00
New KCC Chairman John Davies is backing Kent
business
The new chairman of Kent County Council, John Davies, who was elected today (25 June), has pledged that backing Kent business will be his number one priority during his year of office.
2009-06-25 00:00:00
Top marks for Birchington Primary's eco-stars
Pupils at Birchington Church of England Primary School are top of the class when it comes to the environment - so much so they have been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag.
2009-06-25 00:00:00
Kent shows its green credentials
Kent County Council has reached the highest standard of environmental performance - setting Kent businesses a good example.
2009-06-25 00:00:00
Firework fanfare for Orchard's official opening
Date and time of media call: Thursday 25 June - 12pm the day begins with a celebration lunch, 3pm the official opening, 9.30pm firework display
2009-06-24 00:00:00
Sell out awards ceremony helps lift the gloom
The first ever Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) ceremony is a sell out with almost 500 tickets being snatched up by Kent's business community. The glittering celebration event, which is being held at Leeds Castle on 2 July, attracted almost 200
2009-06-24 00:00:00
Witness appeal to fatal collision and tribute to PC
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in which a police officer died, and his family have paid a moving tribute to him.
2009-06-24 00:00:00
Two sentenced for cash machine thefts
Two men were sentenced on Tuesday 23 June to a total of 12 years and three months in jail for a series of cash machine thefts involving stolen JCBs.
2009-06-23 00:00:00
Learning Disabilities Week
Thousands of people in Kent are now enjoying a better quality of life because of changes to the support they get from health and social care staff.
2009-06-23 00:00:00
Pilot project takes off!
A pilot project aimed at changing attitudes to drinking among young people and supporting retailers to reduce sales of alcohol to underage drinkers has had a number of successes since its launch in Edenbridge earlier this year.
2009-06-22 00:00:00
Six arrested in Kingsnorth protest
Officers from Kent Police have arrested six people during a protest in which members of the environmental group Greenpeace boarded and attempted to prevent a coal vessel from docking at Kingsnorth power station.
2009-06-22 00:00:00
Have a splashing time in Edenbridge next weekend!
Time is running out for young people who want to ‘jump-in’ and enjoy a party with a difference in Edenbridge in just over a week.
2009-06-19 00:00:00
Forecourt Watch scheme launched
Petrol thefts, which cost service stations millions of pounds each year, are to be tackled by Kent Police in a new countywide initiative launched on Wednesday 17 June.
2009-06-19 00:00:00
Two men sentenced for attempted murder
A judge has sentenced a 19-year-old man on Friday 19 June to an indeterminate sentence for the attempted murder of 18-year-old Lloyd Dawson Smith on 25 October 2008.
2009-06-19 00:00:00
Child Safety Week
Over 2,000 children are admitted to hospital every week because of injuries caused by accidents. Child Safety Week runs from 22-28 June and is being supported by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service.
2009-06-19 00:00:00
KCC marks the first Armed Forces Day
A special flag will fly above County Hall in Maidstone in honour of servicemen and women ahead of the first Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June 2009.
2009-06-18 00:00:00
Big lunch street party is on the menu!
Residents of Sevenoaks District are being encouraged to set up a community get together next month and enjoy a street party for the first time in many years.
2009-06-18 00:00:00
Sevenoaks opens up!
A host of free activities, will be opened up to everyone in Sevenoaks at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and the STAG Community Arts Centre next month as local people are encouraged to try out something new.
2009-06-18 00:00:00
Man jailed for indecent images of children
A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing, making and taking indecent images of children.
2009-06-18 00:00:00
Support and advice for victims of domestic abuse
Kent Police is urging people experiencing domestic abuse to report it and access the support and advice available around the county.
2009-06-18 00:00:00
Fourteenth person charged in Thomas Cook fraud
Rachel Allgood, 27, of William Baker House, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford was charged on Thursday 17 June with conspiracy to defraud Thomas Cook, in addition to five other fraud offences.
2009-06-17 00:00:00
South east workers sought for Tackling Drugs Changing Lives
awards
The fourth annual national Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards, designed to recognise, reward and celebrate the work being done by drug teams and workers across the country, have been launched today by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.
2009-06-17 00:00:00
How Low Can You Go Kent schools event
Date and time of media calls: Wednesday 17 June to Wednesday 24 June. Various times - contact individual schools
2009-06-17 00:00:00
Bank don't bin!
Residents of the District are being urged to continue their recycling habits as part of Recycle Week 2009 next week.
2009-06-16 00:00:00
Celebrating twenty-five years of Neighbourhood Watch
Five Kent Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators and a Kent Police officer have been recognised by the Chief Constable Michael Fuller at a special conference celebrating 25 years of Neighbourhood Watch success.
2009-06-16 00:00:00
Food safety inspection target exceeded
Diners and shoppers can have confidence in their food after an important food hygiene inspection target was exceeded.
2009-06-15 00:00:00
Kent Police wins 2009 Tilley Award
Kent Police's Partnership and Crime Reduction department and partners have won the Home Office's prestigious regional Tilley Award. The award recognises the work that partners do with young people in association with the Charlton Athletic Social Inclusion
2009-06-15 00:00:00
Safer Summer campaign
Residents across the county are being advised to keep their cool and keep their belongings safe this summer.
2009-06-15 00:00:00
Guard against listeria with simple food safety advice
Lunch clubs across Sevenoaks District can expect to receive information in the coming days with advice on food safety as part of National Food Safety Week which starts today.
2009-06-15 00:00:00
Death of Kent police officer on Sunday 14 June
A police officer has died following an incident on the A249 at the junction with the A2 near Sittingbourne shortly after 8am on Sunday 14 June.
2009-06-14 00:00:00
Seal benefit fraudster prosecuted
A man from Seal who claimed nearly £8,000 in benefit that he was not entitled too was given a suspended prison sentence at court this week.
2009-06-12 00:00:00
Get S.O.R.T.ed for summer!
Residents in the Hextable area can get summer off to a healthy start when a team of fitness professionals and nutrionists visit the village on Friday 19 June.
2009-06-11 00:00:00
Colombian Ambassador visits Kent Police
Kent Police is the first British force to be given a top-level confidential briefing by the Colombian government on their latest initiative against the drug cartels.
2009-06-11 00:00:00
Kent Police grants young girl's wish
Kent Police has been working with the children's charity, the Starlight Foundation, to help grant the wish of a seriously ill child.
2009-06-11 00:00:00
Students make the hop to explore the coast
Date and time of media call: Tuesday 16 June Time at 10am (Official welcome in Folkestone) Group activities will run from midday to 3pm
2009-06-10 00:00:00
Young people get their skates on!
Around 80 young people had a cool time last week when they took a trip to a popular ice skating rink.
2009-06-10 00:00:00
Prestigious award call Kent stars to Edinburgh
A feature film by a Kent-based film maker has been thrust into the national spotlight by being nominated for the prestigious Michael Powell Award for the Best British New Feature at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
2009-06-10 00:00:00
Future line up of Cabinet Members
Paul Carter announced today the future line up of Kent County Council's Cabinet.
2009-06-09 00:00:00
On your bike!
Local people can get pedalling next week when National Bike Week rides in to the District.
2009-06-09 00:00:00
Two men sentenced for death by dangerous driving
Two men have been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to a total of 16 years for causing death by dangerous driving after two people died in a road traffic incident in February 2008 at Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells.
2009-06-09 00:00:00
Appeal for information following M26 collision
Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the M26 motorway in which a woman died and a man was seriously injured.
2009-06-08 00:00:00
