Road checks in Greatstone following assaults
Kent Police has carried out road checks in Greatstone after three assaults on lone women last weekend (Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November).
2008-11-22 00:00:00
M20 junction 12 coastbound closed due to collision
Kent Police and the Highways Agency are at the scene of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on the roundabout off the M20 slip road at junction 12.
2008-11-21 17:20:00
Regional planning bodies oppose Heathrow airport
expansion
Representatives of the London, South-East and East of England regional planning bodies today released a joint statement that expresses their unified position on aviation and opposes further expansion of Heathrow airport. Read the statement on the South Ea
2008-11-21 00:00:00
Energy efficiency makes property more attractive
Energy efficient private rented accommodation is a big draw for prospective tenants according to new research made available to Sevenoaks District Council.
2008-11-21 00:00:00
New role for Sevenoaks District Council
Members of the public concerned about councillors’ conduct can now make complaints directly to Sevenoaks District Council.
2008-11-21 00:00:00
Free accommodation available for youth groups in 2009
Youth Groups in Sevenoaks District looking for an exciting 2009 are being reminded they still have the opportunity to book, for free, self-catering accommodation at the popular Halls Green Adventure Centre.
2008-11-21 00:00:00
Farm machinery recovered from Poland
Kent Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit has recovered more than £200,000 worth of tractors and plant vehicles in Poland following an investigation into theft of high value farming machinery.
2008-11-21 00:00:00
Get S.O.R.T.ed in time for Christmas!
Free healthy lifestyle advice and support will again be available to residents in the Hextable area next month.
2008-11-20 00:00:00
Christmas Carol finger puppet making
Christmas activities will be taking place in libraries across Kent and the first event of the festive season will be a craft session for children to make finger puppets of characters from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
2008-11-19 00:00:00
Recognising young people's achievements
"We need to recognise young people's achievements" is the view of Kent County Council in response to the results of the survey by children's charity Barnados which sees young people being referred to as "vermin" and "animals", by those
2008-11-19 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary building work begins
A major milestone in the development of the Turner Contemporary gallery takes place on Tuesday November 25 at 10:30am with the groundbreaking ceremony in Margate at the Rendezvous site near Fort Hill to mark the start of the building work.
2008-11-19 00:00:00
Crimewatch presenter comes to Kent
BBC Crimewatch UK's Rav Wilding will be discussing his time at the Metropolitan Police, his career in television and the importance of engaging the community in helping reduce crime, as part of the Annual Community Safety Conference at Ashford Internation
2008-11-19 00:00:00
Domestic abuse seminar
An ex-offender, two survivors of domestic abuse and a mother whose daughter was killed by a stalker are sharing their experiences at a conference held at Kent Police College on 19 November. Many other women have shared their stories too to help raise awar
2008-11-19 00:00:00
Flytipper convicted in Sevenoaks
A flytipper investigated by BBC's Rogue Traders' and the Kent County Council (KCC) Clean Kent Campaign (link opens in a new window), in partnership with Sevenoaks District Council (link opens in a new windwo), has been convicted at Sevenoaks Magistrates'
2008-11-18 00:00:00
Kent's Community Warden team expands
Nine new Kent County Council Community Wardens will start work across Kent from today (Monday 17 November).
2008-11-17 00:00:00
Picturing Europe exhibition on display
Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives team has worked with WingedChariot Press to bring 'Picturing Europe', a new 3D exhibition of children's book illustrations from across Europe, to Kent.
2008-11-17 00:00:00
Sevenoaks welcomes a trio of writers
Three notable authors will be coming to libraries across Sevenoaks in the following weeks.
2008-11-17 00:00:00
KCC launches anti-drinking and driving campaign
Road safety experts will be taking a Christmas tree display to four locations around the county this week, to mark the launch of this year's anti-drinking and driving campaign in Kent.
2008-11-17 00:00:00
Police seek help in assault inquiry
Kent Police has released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following three assaults over the weekend on lone women in the seafront area of Greatstone, Kent.
2008-11-17 00:00:00
Kent takes part in national food tests
Kent Trading Standards joined 92 other local authorities from across the UK to take part in the largest food testing survey of its kind.
2008-11-14 00:00:00
Chairman helps boost recycling figures!
Recent recycling figures show that residents across the District are all doing their bit to recycle, and that includes the Council Chairman!
2008-11-14 00:00:00
Enjoy a winter walk in New Ash Green!
New Ash Green residents are hoping to mark a grand milestone next Wednesday (19 November) as the local health walk looks set for its 1,000 attendance since April.
2008-11-14 00:00:00
Dozens arrested and charged in multi-agency operation
A total of 31 people have been arrested, 17 have been charged and 50 residential, commercial and rural locations have been searched in one of the biggest operations led by Kent Police.
2008-11-14 00:00:00
Charges and searches continue in major police operation
A total of 31 people have been arrested, 16 charged and 50 residential, commercial and rural locations have been searched in one of the biggest operations that Kent Police has been involved in.
2008-11-13 00:00:00
Making votes count for Kent's young people
Election fever has been sweeping the nation with the appointment of the 44th President of the United States.
2008-11-13 00:00:00
The future of social care debate
The latest stage of the government's national debate on care has reached an end.
2008-11-12 00:00:00
Stag transfer agreed
Sevenoaks District Council last night (Tuesday 11 November 2008) agreed to transfer the Stag arts complex to Sevenoaks Town Council as part of a long term lease agreement.
2008-11-12 00:00:00
Next stage for Turner Contemporary
Kent County Council has chosen R Durtnell and Sons Limited as the preferred contractor to build the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
New Gateway opens in Tunbridge Wells
Making the most of council and community services couldn't be easier thanks to the innovative Kent Gateways.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
Manga Art events coming soon to Tonbridge
Manga Art will be the focus of special events coordinated by Kent County Council (KCC) Libraries and Archives and West Kent College. Two workshops and a Manga evening will be held at the college in Tonbridge on Wednesday 19 November.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
Fraud team catch up with Swanley benefit cheat
A Swanley man who purposely dodged attempts to review his benefit claims because he knew his financial circumstances had changed was successfully prosecuted at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court last week.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
New Ash Green CCTV improvements
Public safety in New Ash Green is set for a boost when 13 CCTV cameras in the village centre are upgraded with the latest state of-the-art technology.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
Kent Police dismantles UK-based international organised crime groups
Seventeen people have been arrested for the supply and distribution of controlled drugs, money laundering and mortgage fraud in a multi-agency operation led by Kent Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
Half a million YouTube viewers watch teenager's fireworks safety message
A college student who made a video with Kent Police and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) to promote firework safety has watched the number of people viewing it on YouTube soar through the half million mark.
2008-11-11 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary announces board of trustees
Following the appointment in July 2008 of John Kampfner as Chair of the Turner Contemporary Trust, the composition of the board of Trustees is announced as follows:
2008-11-10 00:00:00
Community drop-in meetings for Goudhurst
Residents in Goudhurst and Kilndown are being invited to attend regular community drop-in meetings to speak with their Kent County Council Community Warden Martin Sherwood and Town and Country Housing representatives to discuss local issues.
2008-11-10 00:00:00
KentTV - What's On in Kent
There is always plenty of opportunity to enjoy a day out in Kent. Whether you fancy a visit to a top tourist attraction or want to enjoy an organised event, the county offers something for everyone.
2008-11-10 00:00:00
Clean Kent cleans up at CIPR Awards
The Clean Kent Campaign (link opens in a new window) has scooped a massive three awards at this year's CIPR PRide Awards. Attending the awards and representing the campaign, were Melanie Price, Clean Kent Coordinator, Kent County Council and Stuart Skilto
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Health and safety inspectors to visit local workplaces
A new joint health and safety initiative between local councils and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be launched later this month when inspectors visit workplaces across the Sevenoaks District.
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Appeal for assault witnesses
Police in the north of Kent are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which happened in the early hours of Friday 7 November.
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Man charged with attempted murder
Kent Police has charged a man with attempted murder following the stabbing of a 24 year old man in Dover in the early hours of Thursday 31 July.
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Scientific reconstruction carried out in murder investigation
Officers investigating the murder of 51-year-old Danny King in Ditton on Friday 17 October have carried out a partial reconstruction of events in the New Road area.
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Unexplained death - man bailed
A man arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body in Gravesend has been bailed by Kent Police until Monday 12 January 2009.
2008-11-07 00:00:00
Could adoption be your option?
As part of the annual National Adoption Week (10 to 16 November), Kent County Council Adoption Service will be holding an Information Open Day at the Hilton Hotel, Bearsted Road, Maidstone on Saturday 15 November.
2008-11-06 00:00:00
Young people set to takeover the Council!
There will be some fresh faces at Sevenoaks District Council tomorrow (Friday 7 November) as it is taken over by students for the day!
2008-11-06 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents can make a PACT next week
Edenbridge residents can take action to make a difference to their community at a special consultation event next week.
2008-11-06 00:00:00
Man charged with 22 cash machine offences
A man has been charged with 22 cash machine offences, theft of vehicles, cash and a CCTV camera between 1 May 2007 and 31 August 2008.
2008-11-06 00:00:00
Non-hazardous spillage on M20
Kent Police was called at 8.45am on Wednesday 5 November following reports of a spillage on the M20 coastbound between junctions 8 (Hollingbourne) and 9 (Ashford.)
2008-11-05 16:00:00
