Identity released of man who died in Rochester road traffic collision
Kent Police can confirm that the 30-year-old man who died after being involved in a collision with a bus in Catherine Street, Rochester, on Friday 3 April, was Martin Barlow, of Catherine Street.
2009-04-07 00:00:00
Kent and Essex air support one year on
The first year of collaboration between Kent and Essex police forces to share use of a helicopter has been a big success.
2009-04-06 00:00:00
Sky dive donations
The Chairman of Kent County Council Peter Lake has donated £4,000, the proceeds from a tandem skydive, to five organisations.
2009-04-03 00:00:00
Kent Design Awards launch
Date and time of media call: Thursday 9 April at 4.30pm
2009-04-02 00:00:00
New animal welfare officer takes the lead!
A new face in the District is taking the lead when it comes to helping residents with their animal issues.
2009-04-02 00:00:00
KCC Cabinet Scrutiny Committee
The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to scrutinise the decisions and actions of KCC's Leader, Cabinet, individual Cabinet Members, Council Committees and officers. It is chaired by the Leader of the Opposition, Dr Mike Eddy.
2009-04-01 00:00:00
Take a walk in Swanley!
Swanley residents looking to improve their fitness levels can get walking and talking when a new free health walk starts in the town later this month.
2009-04-01 00:00:00
Police get new powers to make enforcement fairer
Police across the country have new powers from Wednesday 1 April to take immediate action against foreign drivers who break traffic laws.
2009-04-01 00:00:00
Kent welcomes Euro visitors
Young people from Finland, Estonia and Germany will be arriving in Kent this weekend (4 April) for an exchange programme that brings together different European youth groups, those involved in youth councils and youth parliaments.
2009-04-01 00:00:00
Kent's own beach boys rock to victory
After winning Kent's first-ever online battle of the bands, punk rockers Eleven:Eleven have returned to their hometown beaches to make their first professional video.
2009-03-31 00:00:00
Kent legal team wins top award
The legal team at Kent County Council has won a coveted Local Government Chronicle award, recognising excellence in local government across the UK.
2009-03-31 00:00:00
Lots of drama at competition final
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys walked off with the top prize at the finals of a competition to raise awareness of issues affecting young people, including alcohol and drug misuse.
2009-03-31 00:00:00
Make room for free accommodation workshop!
A free workshop next month is set to show residents how they can take advantage of the District's close proximity to London and the forthcoming Olympic games.
2009-03-31 00:00:00
Decision day for primary school admissions
For many thousands of parents, the long wait to find out which primary school their child is going to in September is over.
2009-03-31 00:00:00
Mapping Kent's film history
Kent residents are being asked to share their memories and photos of filming in the county for the chance to win an exclusive tour of The Pinewood Studios Group.
2009-03-27 00:00:00
Underpants and teddies get kids reading
Free teddy bears and books including Captain Underpants have been helping pre-school children and boys aged five to 11 to get into reading.
2009-03-27 00:00:00
Residents go goggle-eyed
Residents in Edenbridge, Canterbury and Thanet were trying on 'beer goggles' and attempting coordination activities this week at three launches of the Kent Community Alcohol Partnership (KCAP).
2009-03-26 00:00:00
Kent joins the learning revolution
Kent has been chosen as one of nine local authorities in the country to help lead the way for encouraging adults to learn for personal enjoyment and community development.
2009-03-26 00:00:00
Man bailed by officers investigating Danny King murder
A man arrested on Thursday 26 March by detectives investigating the murder of Danny King in Ditton last year has been bailed pending further enquiries.
2009-03-26 00:00:00
Get 'In the Zone' for Easter!
Young people will be able to enjoy anything from bungee trampolining to Futsal when six days of free fun activities come to the District next month.
2009-03-24 00:00:00
Action packed offer for youth groups in 2010!
An assault course, orienteering and abseiling are just some of the exciting activities youth groups in the District can enjoy if they take up the offer of free self-catering accommodation at the popular Halls Green Adventure Centre.
2009-03-24 00:00:00
'Why Weight' to lose weight this Spring!
Residents looking to spring into weight loss action can take advantage of three 12 week weight management courses set to start across the District next month.
2009-03-23 00:00:00
Designer shoes stolen from lorry in Folkestone
Kent Police in Folkestone are renewing their appeal for information following the theft of shoes from a lorry overnight between Monday 2 March and Tuesday 3 March.
2009-03-23 00:00:00
Safer Spring campaign begins
Anti-social behaviour, road safety and tackling domestic violence all play a major part in this year’s Safer Spring campaign which launched across the county on 23 March.
2009-03-23 00:00:00
Supporting Red Nose Day
Kent County Council's Contact Centre answered nearly 2,000 calls for Comic Relief with callers donating around £75,000.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Deep clean for drains
Kent Highway Services has rolled out its latest weapon for the fight against flooding and dirty drains.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Look into the future of Kent's schools
Step into the future and take a look at how schools across the county will be changing in the next 15 years.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Pushy parents have a buggy good time in Edenbridge!
Parents and grandparents in Edenbridge went buggy crazy earlier this week when 26 people turned out for the town’s first buggy walk.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Have a fruitful time at Easter food workshops!
A game of fruit and veg bingo will be just one of a number of fun ways that young people will be able to learn about the benefits of healthy eating at two exciting workshops next month.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Three sentenced for metal cable theft
Three men were sentenced on Friday 20 March for a total of seven and half years for their part in the theft of £30,000 worth of metal cable from a site in Maidstone.
2009-03-20 00:00:00
Encouraging thriving villages in Gravesham
Transport and young people's issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Gravesham Rural Neighbourhood forum.
2009-03-18 00:00:00
Kid County Council - the debate
A proposal to flatten Leeds Castle and replace it with Kent Disneyland was just one of four of the topics hotly debated at the first ever primary school council.
2009-03-18 00:00:00
Anti-terrorist hotline campaign launched
People are being urged to call the free Anti-Terrorist Hotline if they are concerned about suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhood.
2009-03-16 00:00:00
Kingsmead Primary School celebrate World Book Day
Alice in Wonderland, Batman and Robin, Paddington Bear and James Bond were just a few of the characters who turned up to celebrate World Book Day at Kingsmead Primary School.
2009-03-13 00:00:00
Do something funny for money
It is Red Nose Day 2009 today (Friday 13 March) and across the country people will be doing 'something funny for money' to help change the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa.
2009-03-13 00:00:00
Council and Police build on close ties
The first steps towards greater improvements in public safety and tackling anti-social behaviour took place yesterday after it was agreed in principle to set up a joint Council and Police Community Safety Unit based in Sevenoaks District Council's Argyle
2009-03-13 00:00:00
Independent Police Complaints Commission referral
On Friday 13 March, the Chief Constable of Kent, Michael Fuller voluntarily referred the Liberal Democrats' document on the Kingsnorth Climate Camp protests to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
2009-03-13 00:00:00
KCC staff dig deep for children
Staff at Kent County Council swapped their smart suits for casual clothes to give the Kent Fund for Children a boost.
2009-03-13 00:00:00
French castle flies the flag for Kent
Hardelot Castle near Le Touquet will fly the Kent flag from today (Thursday) after opening as a cultural centre to celebrate the special relationship between Kent and the region of Pas-de-Calais.
2009-03-12 00:00:00
Man sentenced to 12 months for indecent images of children
Thomas Peter Simmons, 61, from Kingsnorth Gardens in Folkestone was sentenced on Thursday 12 March to 12 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.
2009-03-12 00:00:00
Rapid response motorcycle patrol introduced in
Thanet
A rapid response motorcycle patrol is being introduced in Thanet to catch offenders who illegally park on zig zag yellow lines outside schools, and in villages. The patrol is being unveiled for the first time at Cliftonville Primary Sc
2009-03-11 00:00:00
Ashford's public realm shared space wins another
award
Ashford's shared space is continuing to grow its reputation and has won another prestigious award - announced on March 3 at the Sustain Magazine awards.
2009-03-10 00:00:00
More time to make your nomiation for business awards
The deadline for entries to the exciting Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) has been extended to 27 March to give more enterprises a chance of glory.
2009-03-10 00:00:00
