You set the priorities, we take the action
Kent Police is encouraging people to set the policing priorities in their area by working with their neighbourhood officers and partner agencies.
2008-04-29 00:00:00
Dover kids sing with passion for Olympic Games
The idea of the 2012 Olympic torch relay entering the UK through Dover was the focus for 120 young people from primary and secondary schools from the area when they took part in a day packed with activities.
2008-04-28 00:00:00
First to qualify for City & Guilds in Community
Justice
The first City and Guilds qualification in Kent for working in drug and alcohol misuse services has celebrated its students' achievements and the end of its first year.
2008-04-28 00:00:00
Ageing Population and the Economy
People in Britain are living longer than ever before and the population is also ageing.
2008-04-28 00:00:00
Changes to Edenbridge and Swanley Planning surgeries
From May, Sevenoaks District Council will be making changes to its planning surgeries in Edenbridge and Swanley after disappointing take up of the services.
2008-04-25 00:00:00
Minster CEP celebrates eco- success
Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Minster CEP School, near Ramsgate, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.
2008-04-25 00:00:00
National Year of Reading
Whether it's novels, newspapers or websites that interest you, now is the perfect time to discover the joys of reading.
2008-04-25 00:00:00
Kent TV expands
Kent TV, the pioneering local broadband TV service, is expanding the range of channels it offers and has moved to the Maidstone Studios at Vinters Park.
2008-04-25 00:00:00
Sandwich Tech celebrating Eco Success
Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Sandwich Technology College with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.
2008-04-25 00:00:00
Operation Stack lorry park questions answered
It has been well documented that Operation Stack causes inconvenience when there are problems with cross channel services. This can happen between eight and 12 times a year, leaving lorries parked up on the M20 causing inconvenience to hundreds of other
2008-04-25 00:00:00
Ministers agree to work with "asylum" councils
Ministers have agreed to negotiate with the top ten local authorities who are looking after 3,500 unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the UK and have outstanding bills of more than £30million, to find a solution to the funding crisis in the next
2008-04-25 00:00:00
CCTV zooms in to make arrests!
The effectiveness of Sevenoaks District Council’s CCTV in the fight against crime has once again been illustrated by the latest set of arresting figures just released.
2008-04-24 00:00:00
Don't leave valuables in your car
Kent Police is reminding people to be security conscious when leaving cars parked in beauty spots and isolated areas, after a rise in the number of thefts from these sorts of locations.
2008-04-24 00:00:00
Kent Police overall performance continues to improve
Kent Police's overall performance continues to improve in the latest quarterly figures published by the Home Office, showing a positive trend in reduced crime and more detection.
2008-04-24 00:00:00
All aboard with Traveline
Thousands of Kent residents are thinking green and using the bus to travel around Kent, according to a user survey for Traveline.
2008-04-24 00:00:00
Real Nappy change is best
Parents can combat climate change by using cloth nappies - that's the clear message from the national Real Nappy Campaign this week, supported by Kent County Council.
2008-04-24 00:00:00
Tackling heavy machinery thieves
Kent Police is working with the construction, farming, insurance, security and transport industries, as well as the public, to reduce the theft of heavy machinery.
2008-04-23 00:00:00
Collision on the A2 near Bean
Police were called at about 7.15am on Wednesday 23 April to a road traffic collision on the A2 near Bean, Dartford.
2008-04-23 00:00:00
Residents urged to rise to the recycling challenge
Sevenoaks District residents could recycle as much as another 5,000 tonnes of their rubbish than they do at present, according to the findings of recent research. That’s 500 refuse lorries of rubbish!
2008-04-23 00:00:00
Chance to get funky is almost here!
Sevenoaks residents are being reminded that they can learn a range of dance styles when a new dance class starts new week.
2008-04-22 00:00:00
Launching a Living Library at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope
Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope is launching a Living Library - a unique project where visitors to the library can borrow a 'living book' - people from all different walks of life, for a conversation lasting up to 45 minutes.
2008-04-22 00:00:00
Teachers' strike
Schools in Kent could be affected by strike action taken by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) on Thursday 24 April.
2008-04-22 00:00:00
Cabinet Scrutiny Committee webcast
The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 23 April was broadcast as a live webcast. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10am .
2008-04-22 00:00:00
Weapons surrender success
Kent Police's Safer Spring weapons surrender during the past four weeks has been a success.
2008-04-21 00:00:00
High five for potholes blitz
Kent County Council's April blitz on potholes has already attracted five times the normal number of report calls.
2008-04-21 00:00:00
Kent residents are given the key to the countryside
Kent County Council (KCC) will officially launch its 10-year Countryside Access Improvement Plan next week, to increase the usage and enjoyment of walking, cycling and horse riding in Kent. The launch will take place on Monday 28 April at 4.30pm in the Da
2008-04-21 00:00:00
Relax with yoga in Shoreham
Over 50 year olds in the Shoreham area who want to enjoy a relaxing Wednesday afternoon need look no further than new yoga sessions in the town that have just started up.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Spring into gardening action!
A host of handy gardening tips and wildlife information is on offer to green fingered residents of Sevenoaks District thanks to free information packs that are now available.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Three men jailed for murder
Three people have today been sentenced for the murder of Mark Witherall who was found seriously injured outside his home in Whitstable on 27 January last year.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Car club drives forward in Maidstone
Kent County Council and Streetcar - the UK's largest car club - are celebrating their first successful year by expanding their pay-as-you-go scheme in Maidstone.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Love for learning about getting hitched
With the average wedding costing nearly £20,000 in the UK, couples and their families are choosing to tap into their own creative skills for the many essentials such as flowers, cakes, photography and outfits.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Go for Freedom
Students are being urged to apply now for Kent County Council's popular Kent Freedom Pass.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Kent mum wins national prize
A mother of four from Swanley has won the City and Guilds' Skills for Justice Prize, after proving an inspiration to fellow learners while studying at South Kent College, Folkestone.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Can you handle it?
Drivers are handling a potentially lethal weapon every time they get in their car.
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Have your say on health
There is a chance for people in the District to have their say on how health services in the area are planned and delivered at the launch of a new initiative later this month.
2008-04-17 00:00:00
New vans keep Kent moving
Kent Highways Services (KHS) has introduced a fleet of 60 new vehicles to improve the delivery of its service and improve safety for highways inspectors and all road users.
2008-04-17 00:00:00
Wood is good for Culverstone Primary
Children at Culverstone Primary will be able to enjoy a new wooden climbing frame which will be built using a grant of £1500 from the Kent County Council Community Safety Fund, combined with a large contribution from the school.
2008-04-17 00:00:00
Exciting developments for Thanet
Local residents are invited to come along to the next Thanet Local Board meeting at the Media Centre, Clarendon House Grammar school on Monday 28 April at 7pm.
2008-04-17 00:00:00
Councils take asylum case to the House of Lords
Ten local authorities that are looking after more than 3,500 vulnerable unaccompanied asylum seeking children, and are millions of pounds out of pocket, are taking their case to the House of Lords next week (23 April).
2008-04-17 00:00:00
Landlords could be paying too much tax
Property owners and landlords who would like to find out more about taxation are being encouraged to attend a free event co-ordinated by the West Kent Landlords Partnership. It will be held at the Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 24 April
2008-04-16 00:00:00
Swanley and Hextable residents can make their mark
Swanley and Hextable residents are being reminded of the importance of taking 20 minutes on 1 May to go out and vote in this year's town and parish council elections.
2008-04-16 00:00:00
Could you use some therapy?
Courses in sports therapy and Indian head massage are just two of the opportunities on offer through Kent County Council's Adult Education service.
2008-04-16 00:00:00
Broadstairs traffic plans unveiled
You are invited to a Kent County Council media call to see for yourself and find out more about Kent Highway Services' latest travel plans for Broadstairs. The plans will be on show on Friday 18 April from 10am in the Council Chamber, Broadstairs and St P
2008-04-15 00:00:00
Final week of weapons surrender
Kent Police is encouraging people to continue handing over their weapons as the surrender campaign enters its final week.
2008-04-14 00:00:00
The inaugural Kent Invicta Award
Celebrity Dave Lee MBE was presented with the first ever Kent Invicta Award at a ceremony at County Hall.
2008-04-11 00:00:00
Webcast of Cabinet meeting
The Cabinet meeting on Monday 14 April was broadcast as a live webcast. Watch the archived version of the webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-04-10 00:00:00
Sevenoaks makes finance award short list
The ways in which local tax payer's money is managed by Sevenoaks District Council has been recognised with the news that the Council has been short listed for another prestigious local government award.
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Arson at Dreamland, Margate
Kent Police is investigating a case of arson at the Dreamland site in Margate.
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Campaign puts the cuffs on violence against NHS
staff
A campaign to reduce abuse of NHS staff was launched today in Kent after statistics revealed 1,870 staff members in the region have been physically assaulted by their patients in the last three years.
2008-04-09 00:00:00
More weapons handed in during Safer Spring
Kent Police has seen another successful week in it's weapons surrender scheme which has now seen a total of 16 real firearms handed to police.
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Driving forward with transforming Margate
The site near where the Turner Contemporary gallery will stand is set for a facelift as work begins to improve Fort Hill and the surrounding area.
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Public are asked to comment on Westwood Road improvement
scheme
Kent Highway Services are proposing to carry out major improvement works to the A254 Margate Road, Westwood, and local residents and businesses are being invited to comment on the plans.
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Swanley residents can hoover up some top class health advice!
Swanley residents can find out this month how vacuuming their home a little quicker can lead to a healthier body and mind when a team of fitness professionals and a nutrionist visit the town.
2008-04-07 00:00:00
Kent-Essex collaboration takes off
Kent Police’s armoury of crime fighting tools has been boosted by the introduction of a police helicopter.
2008-04-07 00:00:00
Swanley and Hextable election candidates revealed
The names of the candidates who will be contesting the Hextable Parish Council and Swanley Town Council elections on Thursday 1 May 2008 have been revealed.
2008-04-04 00:00:00
