Man pleads guilty to sex offences
Michael Ashley Tully, 58, previously of Warren Close Folkestone, has appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 8 February and pleaded guilty to 30 sex offences.
2008-02-08 00:00:00
Keep your child safe online
The internet can be fun, interesting and educational but there are risks, especially to children.
2008-02-08 00:00:00
Hartsdown Technology College cast the safety net
As schools across Europe prepare for Safer Internet Day on 12 February, one school in the county is spearheading online safety to its students and other schools in the district.
2008-02-08 00:00:00
Boy arrested after school evacuation
Kent Police has arrested a boy aged 12 for possessing a pepper spray aerosol canister after a substance was released in the rear stairwell of a classroom block at Christ Church High School in Ashford on Thursday 7 February.
2008-02-07 00:00:00
Kent makes its pledge for 2012
From visiting the Olympic Games, becoming a volunteer, taking part in more sport, or joining local arts activities, people across Kent are being encouraged to make a 2012 pledge this year and get involved in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and Paraly
2008-02-07 00:00:00
National inspectors rate council top for Kent's
residents
National independent inspectors from the Audit Commission have given Kent County Council the highest possible rating that a local authority can achieve - four stars and improving strongly. The rating, for 2007, is based on assessments carried out last yea
2008-02-07 00:00:00
Make it a SNAPPY Valentine's night!
Award winning band Stonefoxx will be bringing their mix of pure pop and deep R 'n' B grooves to Sevenoaks later this month when the Valentine's SNAP night is held in the town.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Council welcomes retention of Minor Injuries Unit
Sevenoaks District Council has expressed its delight at the decision by West Kent Primary Care Trust to retain the Minor Injuries Unit at Edenbridge District War Memorial Hospital.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Get in line for dance classes!
Over 50 year olds in Swanley who want to lead an active lifestyle have even more options now thanks a new dance class starting up in the town.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Man sentenced to three years for distributing indecent images
Nicholas Richmond, 59, of Greenfinches, Gillingham, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to 13 counts of distributing 293 indecent images.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
KCC hosts second Kent HR conference
The second Kent Human Resources conference will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at Priestfields Conference Centre, Gillingham, following the very successful inaugural event which took place in November 2006. Organised by Kent County Council, the HR c
2008-02-06 00:00:00
11+ assessment may move to September
Kent's parents could know their child's 11+ assessment before deciding which secondary school to apply for after Kent County Council's Cabinet agreed, at their meeting today (6 February), to move the Kent Test to September.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Closure of Princes Street, Gravesend
Kent Highway Services will close Princes Street, Gravesend from Monday 18 February to carry out construction work. The works will take up to one week to complete.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Work begins on new road in Thanet
Work is underway on a new £6.5million spine road which will be good for business and local residents in Thanet.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
New apartments for older people in Maidstone
Construction work has started at Tovil Green in Maidstone on a 40 apartment scheme for older people under the Better Homes Active Lives partnership.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Kent TV has record month
Visits to Kent TV's website in January have been the highest since its launch in September last year, latest figures reveal.
2008-02-06 00:00:00
Campaign launched to target underage drinking
Kent Police has launched a new multi agency campaign to raise awareness of the health issues and the community safety impact of underage drinking.
2008-02-05 00:00:00
Anti-domestic violence campaign extended
Kent Police's domestic violence campaign which ran over the Christmas period has proved so successful that it’s being extended for another three months.
2008-02-05 00:00:00
Libraries love LGBT month
Since its UK launch in 2005, February has been designated as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) month, which marks and celebrates the lives and achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
2008-02-04 00:00:00
Cowden benefit fraudster punished
A women who tried to con tax payers out of more than £6,000 of their money was successfully prosecuted at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (29 January).
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Who is your Young Volunteer of the Year?
Residents of the District have the chance to put forward young people who they feel have made a difference in their community through their voluntary work.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Take some time to get in line!
Edenbridge residents are being reminded that there is an enjoyable way to get fit and active with a new dance class that started in the town last month.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Time for action on Lower Thames Crossing
Kent and Essex County Councils have stated their joint intent to conduct a feasibility study into constructing a Lower Thames Crossing to provide urgent transport relief for the South East and this highly important Thames Gateway location.
2008-02-01 00:00:00
Sevenoaks tops efficiency league table
Sevenoaks District Council is officially the most efficient district authority in the country, according the central government agency the Audit Commission.
2008-01-31 00:00:00
Illegal traders pay the price of fake goods
A father and son who sold counterfeit DVDs, CDs and computer games at boot fairs across the county have been successfully prosecuted at Maidstone Crown Court by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service.
2008-01-31 00:00:00
Ashford cycle route links town and country
An important new cycle route link was opened on 29 January, joining the Little Burton Farm area of Ashford to the town centre.
2008-01-31 00:00:00
Ramsgate schools decision
The Government has indicated that Kent County Council's proposal to rebuild two grammar schools in Ramsgate on their existing sites would not receive support through the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The reasoning is that it would not
2008-01-30 00:00:00
Conservation area reviewed in Sevenoaks
A number of important trees which contribute to the setting and character of Sevenoaks High Street Conservation Area will be further protected following a review of the conservation area boundary.
2008-01-29 00:00:00
Get funky!
Dance lovers are in for treat when a popular new dance class is launched in Swanley next month.
2008-01-29 00:00:00
Five sentenced in £53million robbery
Five men who were found guilty on Monday 28 January for their part in the world's biggest cash robbery in peacetime have today been sentenced to a total of 140 years in jail.
2008-01-29 00:00:00
Ashford North Youth Centre opens its doors
Date and time of media call: Tuesday 5 February, 7pm - arrival with tours of new centre, 7:30pm - official opening
2008-01-29 00:00:00
The scores are on the doors for food excellence!
A wealth of information about the hygiene standards of food businesses across the District is now available at the click of a button after a new food hygiene service was unveiled last week.
2008-01-28 00:00:00
Five found guilty of Securitas robbery
Five men have been found guilty on Monday 28 January for their part in Britain’s biggest cash robbery.
2008-01-28 00:00:00
Residents asked to help keep the District safe
Local residents are being asked for their views on how crime can be tackled in the District by commenting on a new action plan which aims to make the District an even safer place to live.
2008-01-25 00:00:00
Canterbury consumers head to South East finals
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys from Canterbury will be representing Kent at the South East finals of the Young Consumers of the Year competition in March following the school's triumph in the Kent finals today (24 January) at C
2008-01-25 00:00:00
Raise a glass for new licensing system!
Residents of the District can now find out more about their local pubs and clubs thanks to the Council's new online licensing system.
2008-01-24 00:00:00
The funky way to get fit!
Edenbridge residents can get themselves into shape in the new year by trying out a whole host of new dance styles thanks to a unique class in the town.
2008-01-24 00:00:00
Examining KCC's decisions
The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee, which scrutinises decisions taken by Kent County Council's Cabinet and officers, can be seen for the first time via a webcast on the council's website. Watch the webcast (link opens in a new window).
2008-01-24 00:00:00
New partnership provides support for young people
Young people in the District look set to benefit from improved access to sexual health advice and information in 2008 thanks to an exciting new partnership in the area.
2008-01-23 00:00:00
Consumer of the Year final
Tomorrow (24 January) is the Kent final of the Consumer of the Year competition at County Hall, Maidstone where six schools from Kent will compete to answer quiz questions on issues relating to consumer rights and the winner will go on to the South East R
2008-01-23 00:00:00
Students hop over for careers advice
Some people instinctively know which career they want to go into and others find that the decision isn't always so simple.
2008-01-23 00:00:00
Council delegation asks for a fair deal for Sevenoaks
Earlier in the month a delegation from Sevenoaks District Council met with a senior Government representative to put forward a case for a fair funding deal for the District.
2008-01-22 00:00:00
Ancient Guild helps new learners in Thanet
Meltdowns, working in partnership with Kent County Council's Adult Education Service, has received a grant from the Worshipful Company of Founders to help them purchase equipment needed for courses currently available in art practice,
2008-01-22 00:00:00
Survey of children and young people in Kent
Almost one fifth of the county's school children responded to a revealing survey showing just what life is like for young people in Kent today.
2008-01-22 00:00:00
Don't miss the LINk
Date and time of media call: Wednesday 30 January at 11am
2008-01-22 00:00:00
Police investigating sweet box charity fraud
Police investigating a potential charity scam believe that scores of businesses across Kent may have been approached and unknowingly encouraged to support a fraudulent fund-raising venture.
2008-01-21 00:00:00
Campaign to tackle illegal use of mobile phones by drivers
An awareness campaign to educate motorists about the dangers of using a handheld mobile phone while driving is being launched on Monday 21 January by Kent Police and Kent Highway Services.
2008-01-21 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary to screen artist's film
The new high speed rail link across Kent is the inspiration for an artist's film to be screened by Turner Contemporary at Droit House, Margate from 14 to 17 February. Admission is free and screenings of the film are to be shown every hour from
2008-01-21 00:00:00
