National editor to run new Turner Contemporary Trust
John Kampfner, former Editor of the New Statesman and an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, has been appointed Chair of the Turner Contemporary Operating Trust.
2008-07-07 00:00:00
Residents “Go Wild” for wildlife walks!
Sevenoaks District residents are reminded that they have another chance to explore the wildlife in the district later this month with another countryside treat.
2008-07-03 00:00:00
Kent Police tackles human trafficking
The results of a major push to tackle human trafficking and the part Kent Police played have been published.
2008-07-03 00:00:00
Have a Safer Summer
Open windows and doors, parking up at a country park to enjoy a long, lazy picnic and a great night out with friends – all play a part in the perfect summer.
2008-07-01 00:00:00
Lady Boswell's School celebrates outstanding Ofsted
Teachers, staff, pupils and governors at Lady Boswell's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks, are celebrating an exceptional report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools, which rated it as outstanding - putting it amongst the county
2008-06-27 00:00:00
Man gets seven and a half years for stabbing
Zamir Veseli, aged 26, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to an indeterminate period (for purposes of public protection) for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
2008-06-27 00:00:00
Westerham business reaches new food hygiene heights!
The first food business in the District to be re-inspected as part of the new 'Scores on the Doors’ public information service has shown a huge improvement in its food hygiene standards.
2008-06-25 00:00:00
Motorists tested for alcohol and drugs
A total of 753 motorists have been breath tested and 128 arrested for positive readings or failing to provide a specimen, two weeks into Kent Police’s drink and drugs driving campaign.
2008-06-25 00:00:00
Pick up the perfect summer read
Preparing for that eagerly anticipated summer holiday? Well, make sure a great summer read is top of your checklist of things to pack.
2008-06-25 00:00:00
Re-appeal for missing Amarjit Lehel
Concern is growing for Amarjit Lehel, a 69-year-old Alzheimers sufferer who has been missing since 5.15pm on Tuesday 27 May.
2008-06-24 00:00:00
Resident sought to keep council standards high
Sevenoaks District Council is looking to appoint an independent member of the public to its Standards Committee to help ensure its councillors work to the high ethical standards expected of them by the public.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Planning advice review
As part of a package of improvements to the planning services, the Council will introduce charging for some types of pre-application planning advice from 1 July 2008 so it can provide an enhanced service.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Catalogue of Innovation
An operating theatre that fits in the back of a car? A computerised doll that accurately simulates the behaviour of a child? Buses that update you on their journey?
2008-06-23 00:00:00
'Reliable, friendly' officer killed
An officer from Thanet who died on Thursday 19 June has been named as Detective Constable Andy Eley.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Swanley benefit cheat brought to account
A Swanley benefit cheat to illegally claimed nearly £2,700 in benefit was brought to book after a joint investigation by Sevenoaks District Council and the Department for Work & Pensions.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Man arrested over Greenhithe robbery
A man has been arrested by police investigating the theft of three cash machines from a building adjacent to Asda Stores, Greenhithe in the early hours of Saturday 21 June.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Second man charged over man's death
Detectives investigating the death of 36-year-old Ted Shaxted in Wallis Park, Northfleet in December last year have charged a second man with his murder.
2008-06-23 00:00:00
Mobile station visits to keep residents updated on Climate Camp
Neighbourhood officers and a mobile police station will visit the Hoo peninsula next week to keep residents updated about policing arrangements during August's Camp for Climate Action protest at Kingsnorth, near Hoo.
2008-06-20 00:00:00
The Kent Children and Young Peoples' Plan - Your views
Wanted
We want every child and young person in Kent to fulfil their potential. We especially want those children who are disadvantaged, living in poverty or in difficult circumstances to have the support and help they need to grow up enjoying their childhood, sa
2008-06-19 00:00:00
The future for older people
Discussions about life in the future for an ageing population and how they will be supported, was the focus for social care professionals and politicians when they were joined by UN Principal Advisor on Partnerships Denis Gilhooly as he spoke about techno
2008-06-19 00:00:00
Recycling cans bears fruit in Africa
Kent County Council has signed up to a scheme which promises to grow a fruit tree in Malawi for every tonne of aluminium drinks cans and foil recycled over the next two years.
2008-06-19 00:00:00
VIPs go walkabout at Shorne Woods
Date: Friday 20 June Time: 11am Location: Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road, Shorne, Kent, DA12 3HX
2008-06-19 00:00:00
Kent's pumpkin challenge
The hottest competition in Kent is underway as more than 70 schools across the county attempt to grow the biggest pumpkin!
2008-06-19 00:00:00
Join Kent Key Link for peace of mind
Kent Police is reminding residents and business owners across the county to join Kent Key Link before July.
2008-06-18 00:00:00
Kent's losing out on tolls cash
People in Kent are losing out in cash for roads from the Dartford Crossing tolls.
2008-06-17 00:00:00
Time running out for young people to have their say
Young people living in the District are being reminded that they have just under a month left to influence an important new plan that affects many areas of their lives.
2008-06-17 00:00:00
Man charged with race horse fraud
On Monday 16 June, Michael Baker, 28, of Allington Cottages, Pilgrims Way in Hollingbourne has been charged with four offences of dishonestly making a false representation contrary to sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.
2008-06-16 00:00:00
Watch webcast of Cabinet meeting
The Cabinet are meeting on Monday 16 June and a live webcast of the meeting will be available from 10am. Watch the live webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-06-13 00:00:00
Young people in the spotlight at Dartford Local
Board
Young people will take the floor to describe what life is like for them in Dartford at the next Kent County Council Dartford Local Board on Wednesday 18 June at the Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, Littlebrook, Manor Way, Dartford from 7
2008-06-12 00:00:00
Mobile hand-held fingerprint machines piloted
Kent Police now has ten hand-held mobile electronic fingerprint devices which can be used to establish a person's identity if they are already on the National Fingerprint Database, Ident1.
2008-06-12 00:00:00
Council staff are bowled over!
Sevenoaks District Council councillors and staff had a wicket time, and stumped up money for a good cause recently when they donned their whites for their second ever charity cricket match.
2008-06-11 00:00:00
Man pleads guilty to 16 fraud offences
Gordon Benville, an independent financial adviser (IFA) from Deal has pleaded guilty on Wednesday 11 June to 16 offences at Canterbury Crown Court following an investigation by Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit (SECU).
2008-06-11 00:00:00
Watch live council meetings
Watch live webcasts of the meetings of the School Organisation Advisory Board and the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
2008-06-10 00:00:00
Man charged with theft from heritage sites
Kent Police has charged a man under the Archaeological Area and Ancient Monuments 1979 Act for the first time.
2008-06-10 00:00:00
Diversity conference to share best practice
Kent Police is only one of two forces in the UK to have achieved excellent status for race and diversity from assessments by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).
2008-06-10 00:00:00
Maintenance works on the A20
Motorists are advised to listen to traffic and travel updates on local news stations and the internet before setting out on their journeys as continued road maintenance on the A20 is currently causing traffic delays in the area.
2008-06-06 17:00:00
Slovenian visitors to learn by example
Visitors from the Slovenian government arrived at Kent County Council's Trading Standards' headquarters in Maidstone this morning to learn about the way the authority works, particularly in tackling money lending and credit legislation issues.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Change your ways and win
World Environment Day takes place on Thursday 5 June and this year's theme focuses on changing behaviour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Keep watch on your neighbours
A recruitment drive is being held as part of Neighbourhood Watch Week, which starts on 16 June.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Have you seen missing Ross Kalies?
Police are appealing for information regarding 51 year old Ross Kalieswho has been missing from his Pengam Street address since Friday 30 May.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
A20 road works - advice for motorists
Motorists are advised to listen to traffic and travel updates on local news stations and the internet before setting out on their journeys as continued road maintenance on the A20 is currently causing traffic delays in the area.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Government praises steadily improving Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks District Council continues to improve its performance according to the Government's independent financial watchdog, the Audit Commission.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Meet the people involved in the District's first ever Cold Calling Zone
Reporters and photographers are invited to meet with Brasted resident and Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Roger Rogowski and Andy Blackmoore from West Kent Police who were instrumental in setting up the District's first ever Cold Calling Zones.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Take a walk with a warden
As part of Community Safety Week, local reporters are being invited to join one of the District's Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) or Kent County Council’s Community Warden, on patrol.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
