Tackling domestic abuse
Local reporters have an exclusive chance to find out more about one of the most underreported and serious crimes in the District next week.
2008-06-06 00:00:00
Ride with the team that's taking on the fly tippers
The Clean Kent Campaign is a multi-agency initiative helping to keep Sevenoaks District cleaner and greener by tackling the issues, and effects of littering, graffiti and flytipping as well as taking action against those responsible.
2008-06-05 00:00:00
Have you seen missing Charlotte Lewis?
Police have released further information following the disappearance of a 14 year old girl in Blackpool.
2008-06-05 00:00:00
Significant investment in Shepway's young talent
Following the announcement that Shepway is one of only 10 areas in England chosen to receive funding to host the Find Your Talent pilot programme, Kent County Council is now looking forward to working with the Creative Foundation to deliver the pilot proj
2008-06-04 00:00:00
Save your pocket, share a car!
There is the perfect chance to counter ever rising fuel costs and help the environment next Monday (9 June) on National Liftshare Day.
2008-06-04 00:00:00
Meet the key players that help keep us safe
To mark the launch of the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership's latest three year action plan, local reporters and photographers are invited to meet some of the key people involved in the Partnership
2008-06-04 00:00:00
Resurfacing work on M20
Kent Police is advising drivers to avoid the London bound carriageway of the M20 between junctions 4 and 3 on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 June. This is to allow for resurfacing work in a safe environment for workers following a diesel spillage this
2008-06-04 00:00:00
See the District's CCTV nerve centre
Local reporters are invited to see for themselves the District's CCTV control room and speak directly with Cllr Keith Loney, the Council's Cabinet member with responsibility for Community Safety, and Sharon Wright the Council's CCTV Manager, about the sys
2008-06-04 00:00:00
Advice for motorists in bad weather
Kent Police is urging motorists to drive carefully in poor weather conditions following a serious road traffic collision earlier on the A20 coastbound carriageway.
2008-06-03 00:00:00
Collision on A20
Kent Police was called to a road traffic collision on the A20 coastbound carriageway at 1.18pm today (Tuesday 3 June).
2008-06-03 00:00:00
Housing Project Award
A major project that brought together 11 Kent councils has become an award winner. The £72 million Better Homes Active Lives project gathered the efforts and influence of district, borough and county councils to commission hundreds of new homes for
2008-06-02 00:00:00
Hearing clinic comes to Crockenhill
Kent's leading charity for the hearing impaired, HiKent is coming to Crockenhill on Thursday 5 June from 10:30am.
2008-06-02 00:00:00
Week of events marks launch of new safety strategy
To celebrate the launch of the new Sevenoaks District Community Safety Strategy, a week of events primarily intended for the local media has been lined up beginning next Monday (9 June).
2008-06-02 00:00:00
Have something to laugh about at comedy night!
An award winning comedian will be bringing his unique brand of humour to the District when he visits Sevenoaks in less than a fortnight.
2008-06-02 00:00:00
Aujila mother and brother sentenced
The mother and brother of Luke Aujila, the man sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday 29 May for the murder of Gravesend taxi driver, Gian Chand Bajar, both appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 30 May to be sentenced for perverting the course o
2008-06-02 00:00:00
KCC excels in performance ratings
Today the Audit Commission confirmed Kent County Council's status as an excellent authority when it published the results of its "harder test" corporate assessment.
2008-06-02 00:00:00
Court finds ASDA guilty of planning breach
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully prosecuted Asda in Swanley after it broke planning regulations and disrupted residents by receiving deliveries outside of agreed hours, the second successful prosecution for the breach in the last four years.
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Parking enforcement set for a shake up
Major changes to the way councils enforce parking will take effect from 31 March and as a result, motorists are set to benefit from clearer and more consistent guidelines for parking across the country.
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Are you listening?
Residents of the District who want to improve their listening skills to help others have the chance to attend a free course later this month.
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Record fine for benefit fraudster
A Swanley man who deliberately mislead Council benefit staff to claim over £7,000 that he was not entitled to received a record fine at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court last Wednesday (27 February).
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District set to star in Hollywood blockbuster
Two of Sevenoaks District's star tourist attractions feature in the latest Hollywood blockbuster 'The Other Boleyn Girl', which will be hitting the big screen later this month with its regional premiere at the Stag this Thursday (6 March).
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Sevenoaks benefit fraudster prosecuted
A Sevenoaks woman who failed to declare money from her second job was successfully prosecuted for falsely claiming benefit she was not entitled to at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court last Wednesday (27 February).
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Warning of abnormal loads from Monday 2 June
Seventy-eight vehicles carrying propeller blades for wind turbines will be moving along Kent roads escorted by police at up to three loads at one time.
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Drink and drug drive campaign launched
Kent Police will breath test all drivers involved in a collision, regardless of whether they suspect an offence, in a campaign to crack down on drink and drug driving that begins on Sunday 1 June.
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Congestion in Canterbury following suspect package alert
Drivers travelling in the Canterbury area are being urged to avoid the city centre this evening (Thursday 29 May) after police had to cordon off an area around a petrol station following reports of a suspicious package.
2008-05-29 17:15:00
Man gets at least 20 years for taxi driver's murder
A young man has been jailed for life with a recommendation that he should serve a minimum of 20 years, for the murder of a Gravesend taxi driver, in what a judge described as a 'terrible crime, against a vulnerable taxi driver offering a valuable public s
2008-05-29 00:00:00
Kent Graduate Programme opportunities
If you are interested in starting a career in management or finance then the Kent Graduate Programme could be perfect for you.
2008-05-29 00:00:00
Considerate Contractors
The Kent and Medway Considerate Contractor Scheme (CCS), a Kent Highway Authority and Utility Committee (HAUC) initiative, will celebrate its first anniversary next month and an awards ceremony is being held on 9 June at Oakwood House, Maidstone, to reco
2008-05-29 00:00:00
A summer of football fun for County's youngsters
A County Final match at Charlton Athletic Football Ground awaits young footballers taking part in a series of matches organised by Kent County Council Community Wardens this summer.
2008-05-29 00:00:00
Young Volunteer of the Year revealed!
The voluntary work of a number of young people from the District was recognised recently at the second ever Young Volunteer of the Year award ceremony.
2008-05-28 00:00:00
New North Kent Police Station
Kent Police Authority have announced the completion of the new North Kent Police Station based at Thamesway near Northfleet.
2008-05-28 00:00:00
Kent Police receives £1.9 million for hand-held computers
The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA)announced on Monday 26 May that Kent Police is one of 27 forces set to receive a share of £50 million funding for hand held computers.
2008-05-28 00:00:00
Results of rogue trader day of action
Kent Police, working with Kent and Medway Trading Standards, took part in a one day national initiative to tackle doorstep crime on Wednesday 21 May 2008.
2008-05-28 00:00:00
Top Paralympians could be heading to Kent
Elite Paralympians wanting to train ahead of the 2012 Paralympic Games could be coming to Kent following news that eight of the county's sports venues have been selected for the official brochure promoting facilities available to disabled athletes from ac
2008-05-28 00:00:00
Drive to save money and reduce pollution
Kent County Council (KCC) wants anyone who lives or works in Kent to try Kentcarshare to get to work as part of National Liftshare Day on Monday 9 June instead of travelling alone in their car.
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Kent Libraries and Archives make their mark
Kent Libraries and Archives have been recognised for their excellent customer care, a commitment to customer choice and listening to comments, feedback and suggestions to consistently improve the service and have retained their Charter Mark status.
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Cuts to rail service set to affect rural communities
Sevenoaks District Council has expressed its disappointment at hearing of a reduction in a train service that will affect residents of Edenbridge, Chiddingstone, Penshurst and Leigh.
2008-05-23 00:00:00
Tackling rogue traders
Kent Police working with Kent and Medway Trading Standards took part in a national initiative to tackle doorstep crime on Wednesday 21 May.
2008-05-22 00:00:00
Being healthy - it's in the bag
Residents living around the Riverside Centre in Gravesend can bag themselves some fruit and vegetables at bargain prices every Wednesday.
2008-05-22 00:00:00
Kent 11 plus test moves to September
Kent's parents will now know their child's 11+ assessment before deciding which secondary school to apply for after the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls agreed to move the Kent Test to September.
2008-05-22 00:00:00
Help keep the county moving this bank holiday weekend
Kent Police is asking motorists to help keep the county moving this bank holiday weekend following industrial action in France and Belgium.
2008-05-21 00:00:00
New Crimestoppers campaign
A new Kent Crimesetoppers campaign targeting those living off the proceeds of crime has been launched at Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone.
2008-05-21 00:00:00
Operation Stack in place
Phase 2 of Operation Stack is currently in place meaning the M20 coastbound is closed between junction eight for Leeds Castle and junction nine for Ashford West.
2008-05-21 00:00:00
Kent Library and History Centre
Information about baptisms, burials and marriages in the county; census records; and local history will soon be available alongside tales of superheroes; wizards; and other famous fictional characters at the new Kent Library and Histo
2008-05-21 00:00:00
Take extra steps to get fit in Edenbridge
Edenbridge residents looking to get fitter will have even more choice when an extra dance class starts in the town next month.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Talk a health walk to fitness!
Sevenoaks residents looking to stay healthy, meet new people and enjoy some picturesque surroundings are being reminded they can take part in a free weekly health walk in the town.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Sevenoaks benefit cheat caught out
A Sevenoaks woman who deceived benefit staff to claim more than £2,500 that she wasn’t entitled to was successfully prosecuted last week.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
£15,000 benefit fraudster caught!
A woman who tried to cheat tax payers out of almost £15,000 of their money after failing to declare an inheritance of £35,000 was successfully prosecuted last week.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Third arrest for Gravesend assault
Kent Police in the north of Kent have made a third arrest as part of their investigation into a serious assault in Gravesend town centre earlier this month.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Two charged with robberies
Two people have appeared at Havering Magistrates Court in Romford, Essex after being charged with an armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May.
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Watch Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meeting
Watch the meeting of the Cabinet Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday 21 May. A live webcast of the meeting will be available from 10am. Watch the live webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-05-20 00:00:00
Blueprint for Blighs
The redevelopment of the western side of Blighs could be a step closer after design principles for the site were approved by Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet.
2008-05-19 00:00:00
Missing Hilda Trower
Norfolk Police is renewing its appeals for information in relation to the whereabouts a missing 15-year-old girl.
2008-05-19 00:00:00
Eye in the sky reaps rewards
In just one month, Kent residents have benefited from an increased service in the form of a police helicopter.
2008-05-19 00:00:00
Kent activities during National Drugs Week
As part of National Drugs Week, Kent Police is running a targeted campaign to crack down on drug supply and use across the county.
2008-05-19 00:00:00
