Cooks get the nod from Nora
ool cooks who successfully completed a 20-week training course were presented with certificates by Jamie Oliver's right-hand lady, Nora Sands.
2008-05-19 00:00:00
Walk your way to health for free in Kemsing!
Kemsing residents who are not used to physical activity, or who want to walk and talk can benefit from a new free health walk starting in the town next month.
2008-05-16 00:00:00
Help others enjoy a healthy lifestyle!
There is an opportunity for residents of the District to help others enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle at a free training day next month.
2008-05-16 00:00:00
Pothole blitz - the show goes on
Kent Highway Services repaired more than 11,314 potholes during the April blitz.
2008-05-16 00:00:00
Kent TV gets Prime Minister's vote
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has given his backing to Kent TV (link opens in a new window).
2008-05-16 00:00:00
Help shape a new look Holly Bush play area
Local people are being asked for their views on how Holly Bush play area could be improved in the coming months as part of a six-figure refurbishment programme.
2008-05-15 00:00:00
Kent People's Trust grants
Every three months, the Kent People’s Trust makes grants to community groups across the county who are helping to tackle crime. The latest beneficiaries include charities who are helping young victims of crime.
2008-05-15 00:00:00
KCC Leader lays foundation stone at Astor of Hever
School
Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter laid a foundation stone at Astor of Hever Community School to celebrate a £2.2million investment in new buildings and facilities.
2008-05-15 00:00:00
Maidstone keeps moving as thousands descend
Thirty thousand people descended on Maidstone at the weekend for BBC Radio One's Big Weekend and Kent Highway Services' Traffic Management Centre (TMC) used its technology to keep the town moving.
2008-05-15 00:00:00
New Chairman's healthy message
Sevenoaks town resident Cllr Felicity Broomby, who has lived in Kippington for the past 25 years, was elected as the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council last night (13 May 2008).
2008-05-14 00:00:00
Police appeal following armed robbery
Kent Police is appealing for the driver of a small blue coloured car to come forward following the armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May at around 4.20pm.
2008-05-14 00:00:00
New 'mobile police station' for the water
A new marine boat set to protect Kent and national borders was launched on Wednesday 14 May by the Kent Police Authority and Kent Police.
2008-05-14 00:00:00
Keep your property safe while keeping cool
As the weather gets warmer, Kent Police is warning residents to keep property safe while keeping cool. Burglars will make the most of a chance to steal and look for doors and windows left open on hot days.
2008-05-14 00:00:00
Free hate crime hotline
Kent Police is urging the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community to use the free 24-hour Kent Homophobic and Transphobic Reporting Line. This will ensure hate crime is reported and can be fully investigated.
2008-05-14 00:00:00
Latest issues discussed live
Watch the meeting of the County Council on Thursday 15 May. A live webcast of the meeting was availble from 10am. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-05-14 00:00:00
Help keep your community safe
Residents are being reminded of the important role they play in keeping anti-social behaviour to a minimum in the District.
2008-05-13 00:00:00
Cold callers set to get a frosty reception!
The first areas in the District to launch a new initiative aimed at giving residents the confidence to say no to uninvited door step traders are set to be unveiled next week.
2008-05-13 00:00:00
Guilty verdicts in £75,000 plant theft
Two men have been found guilty on Tuesday 13 May, at Maidstone Crown Court, of their part in a three quarters of a million pound conspiracy to conceal stolen plant.
2008-05-13 00:00:00
Big Weekend success
The policing of Radio 1’s Big Weekend has all gone smoothly thanks to co-operation from both concertgoers and local residents.
2008-05-13 00:00:00
An apple a day is thrown away
Kent produces 40% of all UK apples and a staggering 4.4. million whole apples are being thrown away every day in the UK.
2008-05-12 00:00:00
Clamping down on Oakwood's parking problem
Residents living around the Oakwood Park campus in Maidstone, who are affected by students parking outside their homes, are invited to have their say at the next meeting of Kent County Council's Maidstone Local Board.
2008-05-12 00:00:00
Edenbridge fraudster prosecuted
An Edenbridge woman who claimed nearly £8,000 worth of benefit she was not entitled to in a nine month period was successfully prosecuted last week.
2008-05-09 00:00:00
Armed robbery in Folkestone
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at Sainsbury's, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone on Thursday 8 May at around 4.20pm.
2008-05-09 00:00:00
Schools take up health challenge
Aerobics in classrooms, more pupils walking to school and even rowing themed days - just three of the outcomes from a four week Health Challenge programme held at six schools across Kent.
2008-05-09 00:00:00
Foster Care Fortnight
Have you ever considered becoming a foster carer but worried that you don't have the right experience?
2008-05-09 00:00:00
Watch cabinet meeting live
Watch a webcast of the meeting of the Cabinet on Monday 12 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-05-09 00:00:00
Enjoy a day in the country!
Residents looking to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the countryside can enjoy a free guided walk in one of the most naturally attractive areas of woodland in the District later this month.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
Pair plead not guilty to £53million robbery
Paul Allen and Michael Demetris appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on 8 May on charges relating to the £53million cash robbery at the Tonbridge Securitas depot in 2006.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
No ticket, no entry to Big Weekend
Don’t turn up to the Big Weekend if you don’t have a ticket - that’s the message from BBC Radio 1, Maidstone Borough Council and supported by Kent Police.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
Watch the Highways Advisory Board meeting
Watch a webcast of the meeting of the Highways Advisory Board on Thursday 8 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10:30am.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
KCC determined to recoup Turner legal costs
After the decision was taken not to continue with the original design for the Turner Contemporary gallery, due to escalating costs, Kent County Council vowed to take legal action to reclaim the costs to the taxpayer.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
White Horse stands up for Kent
Kent's prancing White Horse should be the 'Angel of the South' at Ebbsfleet.
2008-05-08 00:00:00
May Day Run success
Kent Police ensured that one of the region’s biggest biking events of the year, the May Day Run, was a major success.
2008-05-07 00:00:00
Watch webcast of School Organisation Advisory Board
Watch a webcast of the meeting of the School Organisation Advisory Board on Wednesday 7 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10:30am.
2008-05-07 00:00:00
Young people get their skates on!
More than 100 young people look set for a cool day tomorrow when they take a trip to the South East’s premier ice skating rink.
2008-05-06 00:00:00
Life's a picnic for Kent sites
Two of the country parks owned by Kent County Council have made it to the South East regional finals of the Warburtons Picnic Awards 2008 (link opens in a new window).
2008-05-06 00:00:00
Volunteers create stile-free route
Kent County Council has completed work with local volunteers to create a 2km stile-free route between Littlebourne and Wickhambreaux.
2008-05-06 00:00:00
Skinners' School celebrates eco-success
Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.
2008-05-06 00:00:00
New play area for Shorne Wood
The installation of a cutting-edge design play area has just been completed at Kent County Council's Shorne Wood Country Park, near Gravesend.
2008-05-05 00:00:00
Kent Police out in force for bike event
Kent and Sussex Police forces and their road safety partners will police one of the region's biggest biking events in a concerted effort to reduce death and serious injury on the roads involving motorcycles.
2008-05-04 00:00:00
Swanley Town Council election results
Following the Swanley Town Council elections on Thursday 1 May 2008, the Labour group won the majority seats on the Council.
2008-05-02 00:00:00
Line up for dance classes in Sevenoaks!
Sevenoaks residents have just over a week to get in line for new dance classes that are starting in the town.
2008-05-02 00:00:00
Hextable Parish Council election results
Following the Hextable Parish Council election on Thursday 1 May 2008, the Hextable Independent group won all nine seats on the Council.
2008-05-02 00:00:00
Stuart Willard found guilty of manslaughter
At a trial at Maidstone Crown Court on 2 May, Stuart Mark Willard has been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of John Skilton (46) of Bridge Close, Tonbridge.
2008-05-02 00:00:00
Results of 'groups and gatherings' research
More than one thousand people have taken part in a voluntary Kent Police online survey to get views on why people congregate in the street.
2008-05-02 00:00:00
Laughter is the best medicine at health event next month
A health extravaganza next month will attempt to explore the reason why 3.5million men in the UK are risking a long-term medical condition through fear of going to the doctor.
2008-05-01 00:00:00
Get in gear for new parking restrictions
Around 3,500 residents in Sevenoaks can expect to receive details of new parking restrictions in their area over the coming days as one of the biggest ever reviews of on-street parking in the town reaches its culmination.
2008-05-01 00:00:00
Brands Hatch sign up to landmark agreement to be good neighbours
The owners of Brands Hatch have signed an innovative agreement with Sevenoaks District Council to introduce a noise management plan aimed at minimising disturbance to nearby residents.
2008-04-30 00:00:00
Campaign to keep motorcyclists safe
Kent Police and its road safety partners are about to begin a campaign to reduce death and serious injury on the county's roads involving motorcycles.
2008-04-30 00:00:00
Man pleads guilty to sex offences
Paul Cosier, 51, previously of Clifford Gardens in Deal appeared before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 28 April and pleaded guilty to 17 offences including one offence of rape of a child under the age of 13.
2008-04-29 00:00:00
Man charged with fraud
Officers from Kent Police have charged a man with 13 fraud-related offences.
2008-04-29 00:00:00
Kent residents are given the key to the countryside
Kent County Council (KCC) has officially launched its 10-year Countryside Access Improvement Plan, to increase the usage and enjoyment of walking, cycling and horse riding in Kent.
2008-04-29 00:00:00
