Pembury Library's Homework Club winners celebration
Pembury Library's Homework Club will be celebrating their Library Quiz Shield win at a special event at 2pm on Saturday 15 November. The 33 young people who participated in the Kent-wide quiz will be presented with book tokens and certificates.
2008-11-05 00:00:00
Chairman gives support to poppy appeal 2008
Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Mrs Felicity Broomby, is appealing to the local community for its generous support for the Royal British Legion’s ‘Poppy appeal’.
2008-11-05 00:00:00
Give us your feedback to help improve our service
People living in Kent are being encouraged to say what they think about the service they have received from police in the county.
2008-11-05 00:00:00
Help improve the Kent archives service
Kent has one of the biggest archive services in the country and around 13,000 people visited centres last year to delve into history and enjoy a selection of fascinating documents, records, maps and photographs. Now Kent County Council would like to encou
2008-11-05 00:00:00
Hunt is on for Kent's best businesses
The hunt is on for Kent's very own 'Dragons' to enter the county's first-ever Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) in 2009.
2008-11-04 00:00:00
Man sentenced for rape
A 37-year-old man who raped a woman in Otford in the west of Kent 13 years ago has been jailed.
2008-11-04 00:00:00
KCC Chairman's charity skydive
The Chairman of Kent County Council, Peter Lake, performed a tandem skydive on 30 October to raise money for charity.
2008-11-03 00:00:00
Food for thought in New Ash Green
A group of young people from New Ash Green discovered the benefits healthy eating can bring at a fun workshop last week.
2008-11-03 00:00:00
Kent Freedom Pass competition winner
Emily Costa, 15, from Ellington High School for Girls in Ramsgate, yesterday received shopping vouchers worth £200 as first prize in a Kent County Council competition.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Bring a friend and share your library
The first initiative of its kind in the country to welcome new visitors to libraries is being launched in Kent with the Bring a Friend campaign.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Kent clears the way on the school run
Kent County Council has taken cars off the school run by reducing the number of pupils being regularly driven to school by an estimated 3,000 in the last academic year.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Stag transfer moves forward
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to further examine Sevenoaks Town Council's proposal to run the Stag theatre and cinema.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Have your say on the Council's budget
Local residents are being urged to have their say on Sevenoaks District Council's financial priorities for the coming year.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Get S.O.R.T.ed with free health advice in Hextable
A team of fitness professionals and nutrionists will be offering free healthy lifestyle advice and support for residents from the Hextable area when they visit the town in the coming weeks.
2008-10-31 00:00:00
Put safety first on bonfire night
With bonfire night just around the corner, residents are being reminded to follow a few basic tips to help stay safe, and within the law:
2008-10-30 00:00:00
National Specials Week 2008
During this year's National Specials Week the Kent Special Constabulary will demonstrate the valuable contribution they make to policing by working alongside neighbourhood officers to tackle anti-social behaviour.
2008-10-30 00:00:00
Freedom Roadshow comes to Swale
Date and time of media call: Wednesday 29 October at 2pm (roadshow runs until 4pm)
2008-10-29 00:00:00
Online video offers advice on firework dangers
A college student who was seriously burned and scarred by a firework has made a touching video telling her story to help other young people understand the dangers that fireworks present.
2008-10-29 00:00:00
CCTV reviewed in murder investigation
Dedicated officers working in the incident room investigating the murder of Danny King are reviewing CCTV footage from the area which they believe holds vital information.
2008-10-29 00:00:00
Man guilty of dangerous driving
John James Woolston, 40, of Windham Road, East Ham, London has been found guilty of death by dangerous driving after a two year old boy died in a collision with a limousine on the M25 last year.
2008-10-28 00:00:00
Improving services for children and young people
The Kent Children's Trust has produced an updated Children and Young People's Plan to help improve the lives of children and young people in Kent over the next three years.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
£600m schools building project is signed and sealed
Ambitious plans to transform education in Kent got the green light today (27 October) following financial and contractual agreement on the first phase of the county's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
Halloween fun at Kent Country Parks
Kent Country Parks are offering 'spooky' experiences for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
Have a safe, trouble-free Halloween
Have a safe and trouble-free Halloween, is the message this week from neighbourhood officers across the county.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
Soldiers sentenced to 28 years in prison
Three men were sentenced on Monday 27 October to a total of 28 years for their part in possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
Have you seen missing Anne Gregory?
Police in mid Kent are appealing for help to find 81 year-old Anne Gregory who has been missing since Saturday 25 October 2008.
2008-10-27 00:00:00
Save energy, save money
With recent hikes in gas and electricity prices, residents are being advised to take advantage of free or discounted home energy efficiency measures to help reduced their bills.
2008-10-24 00:00:00
Kent's Coastal Week
You don't need your bucket and spade to have a great time on the Kent coast.
2008-10-23 00:00:00
Man pleads guilty to cash machine theft
A man has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to steal relating to the theft of a lorry and cash machine in April this year.
2008-10-23 00:00:00
Kent County Council's vision for business
Paul Carter, the leader of KCC, told more than 200 business and development representatives that the council is working hard to support them in challenging times.
2008-10-22 00:00:00
Six sentenced for money laundering and drugs
A former prisoner and his partner, a mother and her foster son - also a former prisoner - and two brothers have been sentenced to jail after being convicted of money laundering and drugs related offences.
2008-10-22 00:00:00
Poppy Appeal launch at Kent County Hall
In the year marking the 90th Anniversary of the Armistice, the moment when the guns fell silent bringing World War I to an end, the Royal British Legion is asking people in the county to support this year's Poppy Appeal.
2008-10-21 00:00:00
Seven arrested for fraud offences
Officers from Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit investigating reports of fraud arrested seven people at Gatwick airport on Monday 20 October.
2008-10-21 00:00:00
Farming machine theft investigation
Kent Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit has carried out eight search warrants across mid Kent, Weald and the west of Kent on Tuesday 21 October following a year long investigation into the theft of high value farming machinery.
2008-10-21 00:00:00
Man sentenced for sex offences
Jeffrey Mantle, from Essex Road, Westgate on Sea appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 20 October and was sentenced to a total of six years imprisonment. This was six years for each count of assault and two years for the image offence to run con
2008-10-20 00:00:00
Image released following assault in Ashford
Officers investigating an assault in Ashford have issued a computer generated image and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
2008-10-20 00:00:00
Attempted cash machine theft in Larkfield
Kent police were called at 3.15 on Saturday 18 October following reports of an attempted cash machine theft at NatWest Bank in London Road, Larkfield.
2008-10-18 00:00:00
KCC Cabinet Scrutiny Committee
The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to scrutinise the decisions or 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.
2008-10-17 00:00:00
"Go Wild" at autumn workshop!
Residents of the District have another opportunity to find out how they can assist local wildlife at a free autumn workshop later this month.
2008-10-17 00:00:00
Unwind with new yoga class in Edenbridge
There is an opportunity for Edenbridge parents and toddlers looking to relax and unwind to enjoy a very distinctive yoga class from next month.
2008-10-17 00:00:00
Fatal shooting in Ditton
Kent Police has begun a murder investigation and is appealing for information after a 51 year old man died following an incident in Ditton near Aylesford in the early hours of Friday 17 October.
2008-10-17 00:00:00
Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to review and scrutinise matters relating to Health and the National Health Service in Kent and the powers conferred on the council under the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (consolidated in the Na
2008-10-16 00:00:00
Pumpkin power
Eight schools from across the Garden of England took part in the final of the Kent Schools' Pumpkin competition at Hunton CE Primary, near Maidstone.
2008-10-16 00:00:00
Cooking up some skills
Six school cooks from around the county have completed a 12-week course in preparing and cooking healthier and more nutritious meals.
2008-10-16 00:00:00
Parents' week
Being a parent isn't easy and there's no guidebook to help you along the way.
2008-10-16 00:00:00
Operation Stack
Operation Stack is where parts of the M20 are used to queue lorries that are travelling towards the continent, to avoid causing gridlock across Kent's road network. It is an emergency measure which follows consultation with other agencies.
2008-10-15 00:00:00
Get S.O.R.T.ed in Hextable!
Free healthy lifestyle advice and support will be on offer for residents from the Hextable area when a team of fitness professionals and nutrionists visit the town in the next few weeks.
2008-10-15 00:00:00
Kent Police tested during counter terrorism exercise
Exercise Border Fist - Kent's latest counter terrorism test to check how effective and alert the emergency services and military are in responding to crisis situations - has proved to be a useful learning experience.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
Goldwyn Community Special School official opening
Friday 10th October saw the official opening ceremony of Goldwyn Community Special School by KCC Cabinet Member Mark Dance and its Chair of Governors Mr Tim O'Connor.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
Maidstone's appliance of science
With industry bosses crying out for young people to take up science, a group of schools in Maidstone is answering their call.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
The Big Draw at The Cube
Children aged five and over from the Folkestone area were joined by their mums, dads and grandparents as they enjoyed a day of fun at The Cube adult education centre on Saturday for The Big Draw.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
Leigh Primary celebrate eco-schools award
Kent County Council Chairman Peter Lake presented Leigh Primary School, in Tonbridge, with the Green Eco-Schools Flag.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
A very special Special
One of Kent's longest serving Special Constables, has retired after 34 years dedicated service to the Folkestone area.
2008-10-14 00:00:00
Lift off for Discovery School extension
Children and staff from the Discovery School, Kings Hill, celebrated the opening of their new school extension by releasing 350 red and blue balloons into the sky.
2008-10-13 00:00:00
