Plans for Dane Court Grammar School to be unveiled
Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-27 00:00:00
Make a PACT in Dunton Green next month
Residents of Dunton Green are being reminded that they have an opportunity to take part in a consultation event next month to set out what they feel are important issues in their local area.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Time running out to comment on safety action plan
Local residents are being reminded they have less than a fortnight to make their views known on crime and the fear of crime in the District.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Budgeting for the future
Sevenoaks District Council agreed an annual budget which includes an average Council Tax charge set at £168.39 a year, an increase of £8.01 or an additional 2p a day at the meeting of Full Council last Thursday (21 February 2008).
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Contact for the d/Deaf
A new SMS service for Deaf and speech-impaired people was launched at Kent Police Headquarters on 26 February 2008.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse
Matthew Back, 31, Winstanley Avenue, Sheerness, appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 25 February and pleaded guilty to 14 offences including one offence of inciting a child under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Kent's Big Day Out
Is there a part of Kent you have always wanted to see, but never have? Do you live down the road from one of the county's impressive castles, but have never found time for a visit? Well now is your chance.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
Beaney project moves forward
The first stages of redeveloping the existing Beaney Institute museum and library in the centre of Canterbury's High Street will begin in March, ahead of major development later this year.
2008-02-26 00:00:00
More pedal power to the people
Residents in the Dover district are being asked to submit their views about a proposed cycling plan for the area and the methods for leaving feedback have just been increased.
2008-02-25 00:00:00
All hail the apprentice
25 to 29 February is the first National Apprenticeship Week - a time to celebrate apprenticeship programmes across the country and encourage more businesses, organisations and young people to take up a variety of opportunities.
2008-02-25 00:00:00
Kent's history comes alive on the silver screen
The Other Boleyn Girl, based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, launches in cinemas at the beginning of March and some top locations in Kent take a starring role.
2008-02-25 00:00:00
Improvement works to Park Street and High Street,
Deal
Kent Highway Services will be carrying out improvement works to Park Street and High Street, Deal from Monday 3 March for a period of approximately 12 weeks.
2008-02-25 00:00:00
Stroll along to an accredited health walk!
Local walkers wanting to put a spring in their step as winter comes to an end should look no further than the newly accredited health walks in the District.
2008-02-22 00:00:00
Witness appeal following cash machine theft
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a cash machine theft from the BP garage in Rye Road, Hawkhurst on the morning of Thursday 21 February.
2008-02-21 00:00:00
KCC's commitment to the environment
Kent County Council's new environment policy commits to reducing the council's carbon footprint and minimising its impact upon the environment.
2008-02-21 00:00:00
Theatre helps children to Love Food Hate Waste
Schoolchildren at Eco schools in Ashford and Shepway will meet fictional chef 'Gordon Le Rotter' next week as part of a theatre show to help them reduce their food waste.
2008-02-21 00:00:00
Last chance to buy your Explore Kent Calendar
This is the last chance to buy your 2008 Calendar - a unique calendar helping you explore the wonders of Kent is now available at half price.
2008-02-21 00:00:00
Planning permission granted for Turner Contemporary
The gallery for Turner Contemporary has taken a step forward as Thanet District Council has granted planning permission for the project to go ahead.
2008-02-21 00:00:00
Kent signs up to sensible risk
Children can't play conkers, hanging baskets are dangerous and it's unsafe for office workers to hang up Christmas decorations - just three health and safety myths battled against at the country's biggest 'Sign up to Sensible Risk' co
2008-02-21 00:00:00
Three who died in M20 collision named
Kent Police has confirmed the names of the three people who died in road traffic collision on the M20 in the early hours of Saturday 16 February.
2008-02-20 00:00:00
Safety advice for motorists during dense fog
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Kent as dense fog covers most of Kent. Kent Police urges motorists to drive with extra care as the bad weather continues.
2008-02-20 00:00:00
Save money with Love Food Hate Waste
Some Kent households are wasting up to £400 a year on perfectly good food which ends up being thrown away - that could buy several meals out or pay the next credit card bill."
2008-02-20 00:00:00
Kent Libraries shortlisted for prestigious award
Kent Libraries and Archives have been announced as one of three shortlisted entrants, for this year's CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) 'Libraries Change Lives Award'.
2008-02-20 00:00:00
Man charged following boat death
Kenneth Harman, 54, from Cannon Bridge, Tonbridge has been charged with murder on Tuesday 19 February.
2008-02-19 00:00:00
Successful alcohol crackdown continues
Kent Police officers will be out again on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February following the success of a weekend operation to seize alcohol from young people.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Officers trained in wildlife crime
A group of 17 Kent Police staff went to Wildwood, near Canterbury on Sunday 17 February to be trained to deal with wildlife crime by Kent Police's Rural and Environmental Officer, PC Andy Small and Special Constabulary trainer, Patrice Good.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Could you volunteer as a puppy trainer?
Kent Police is looking for volunteers to look after puppies and work with our breeding and puppy trainer to develop them as police dogs.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Plans for Thamesview School to be unveiled
Thamesview School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Plans for Herne Bay High School to be unveiled
Herne Bay High School is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Plans for St George's CE Foundation School to be
unveiled
St George's CE Foundation School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Plans for The Community College Whitstable to be
unveiled
The Community College Whitstable is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-18 00:00:00
Put on your dancing shoes in Swanley!
There is a chance for Swanley residents to enjoy another afternoon of music, dancing and socialising when the next popular tea dance waltzes into the town next month.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
Stolen cars and parts found in Folkestone
As part of an ongoing investigation into vehicle crime, Kent Police has recovered just under £200,000 worth of stolen vehicles and parts.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
Man appears in court charged with rape and kidnap
A man has appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court on Friday 15 February, charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman from Folkestone in the year 2000.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
West Kent schools celebrate healthy status
Paralympic gold medal winner Giles Long MBE presented awards to 25 schools from west Kent that have achieved Healthy Schools Status.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
East Kent schools celebrate healthy status
Commonwealth Games winning medallist Cathy Gilliat-Smith presented awards to 16 schools from east Kent that have achieved Healthy Schools Status.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
East Kent Opportunities to develop Thanet
A new organisation to drive forward the commercial development of two key areas of land in Thanet has been unveiled.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
Residents to have their say on Eurokent
The future use of Eurokent, land to the south of the emerging Westwood Cross town centre, is up for public debate after East Kent Opportunities launched a major community consultation programme, including a series of public events.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
Support Sittingbourne Skills Centre
To help prepare the next generation for the world of work, Sittingbourne Skills Centre, on the Eurolink Industrial Estate, will be offering a range of building services and engineering vocational programmes from this September.
2008-02-15 00:00:00
New forum for disabled people coming soon
Disabled people and carers of disabled people from Kent are invited to join a new involvement forum which is being launched on Wednesday 5 March.
2008-02-14 00:00:00
The case for Kent International Airport
Kent International Airport at Manston should be part of the solution to the shortage of airport capacity, not an airport on the Thames Estuary as suggested by Boris Johnson, said Paul Carter, the Leader of Kent County Council.
2008-02-14 00:00:00
Weather warning for motorists
Kent Police urges motorists to drive with extra care as the bad weather continues
2008-02-13 00:00:00
Help Kent in the fight against scams
During Scams Awareness Month, people in Kent are being asked to help in the crackdown on leaflets advertising bogus lotteries and deceptive prize draws sent through the post.
2008-02-13 00:00:00
Pedal power to Dover residents
Residents in the Dover district are being asked to help develop a cycling plan for their area, by submitting their views about draft proposals.
2008-02-13 00:00:00
Horse trader prosecuted by Kent Trading Standards
A horse trader from Dartford who falsely described the horses he sold has been successfully prosecuted by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service.
2008-02-12 00:00:00
Closure of B2046 Adisham Road
Kent Highway Services will close the B2046, Adisham Road from Monday 3 March for up to two weeks.
2008-02-12 00:00:00
Essential maintenance works on B2068 Stone Street
Kent Highway Services will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the B2068 Stone Street at Upper Hardes between Hogg lane and Lime Kiln Lane, and at Elmsted between Thorn Lane and Misling Lane.
2008-02-12 00:00:00
Make a PACT in Dunton Green
Dunton Green residents can help set out their community priorities at a consultation exercise next month.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Man sentenced for having, making and distributing indecent images
Bryan Maguire, 58, previously of Peregrine Drive, Sittingbourne, has been given a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Maidstone Crown Court on 11 February after pleading guilty to 12 offences.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Raising awareness of the dangers of the internet
Kent Police is backing Internet Safety Day on Tuesday 12 February and supporting schools that are carrying out special events to mark this annual event in order to raise awareness of the dangers of the internet.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
District-wide parking charges under review
Sevenoaks District Council is putting forward new parking charges that will come into effect from Tuesday 1 April 2008, the first increase in many cases for between two and four years.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Website highlighted for young people
The Sevenoaks District Local Implementation Group, as part of the Kent Teenage Pregnancy Partnership, are increasing their sexual health promotions during Contraceptive Awareness Week covering the 11 to 15 February.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Plans for The Charles Dickens School to be unveiled
The Charles Dickens School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Plans for Northfleet Technology College to be
unveiled
Northfleet Technology College in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Plans for Northfleet School for Girls to be unveiled
Northfleet School for Girls School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
Plans for St John's Catholic Comprehensive to be
unveiled
St John's Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans.
2008-02-11 00:00:00
