Celebrating incredible spirit at Try Angle ceremony
Outstanding young winners from the 2007 Try Angle Awards will be attending the annual Spirit of Try Angle ceremony to celebrate their achievements on Sunday 3 February.
2008-01-18 00:00:00
Lorry park plan stacks up
Kent County Council is gearing up its drive to ease congestion caused by lorry traffic in east Kent during Operation Stack.
2008-01-18 00:00:00
Drink and drug drive figures down on last year
Drink and drugged driving offences during the Christmas and new year period showed a decrease in comparison to the same period last year.
2008-01-17 00:00:00
Kent celebrates outstanding leadership in schools
Some of Kent's leading headteachers and early years managers have been recognised at a special evening hosted by the Chairman of Kent County Council, Leyland Ridings.
2008-01-17 00:00:00
Food for thought with new 'Scores on the Doors' scheme
A public information system that will give diners and shoppers the opportunity to find out how well food businesses are complying with food safety legislation across the District is set to be unveiled next week.
2008-01-16 00:00:00
Help in the fight against climate change
There is an opportunity for residents of the District to make a difference in the fight against climate change at a free training day later this month.
2008-01-16 00:00:00
Launch of KCC Leader's blog
KCC Leader Paul Carter has launched a new online blog to offer the public an insight into council news and key issues affecting the county.
2008-01-16 00:00:00
Shadow Minister commends KCC welfare reduction
intiatives
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Chris Grayling spent the day in Kent on Monday (14 January) to find out how KCC is tackling welfare dependency and preparing young people for work.
2008-01-16 00:00:00
Phase one of Operation Stack underway due to bad weather
The first phase of Operation Stack, which works to ease traffic backlog at Kent's ports and borders, is being implemented as weather conditions have caused ferry services to be temporarily restricted at the Port of Dover.
2008-01-15 00:00:00
Kent's youngsters give youth service top marks
86% of young people who use Kent Youth Service facilities are "very satisfied" with the friendliness and support of youth workers and the general atmosphere within youth centres and other youth service facilities across Kent, according to a recent indepen
2008-01-15 00:00:00
Recognition for Kent Police's diversity and equality work
Kent Police's respect for diversity and commitment to equality in the workplace has been recognised in an index that features Britain's top 100 employers in these areas.
2008-01-14 00:00:00
Landlords urged to find out what's on offer!
Landlords from across Kent will be able to find out what assistance there is to help them enhance their properties at a special event in Sevenoaks later this month.
2008-01-11 00:00:00
Taster sessions at The Cube
Next Tuesday and Saturday (15th and 19th January), Kent County Council's Adult Education Service will be holding taster sessions ahead of courses starting in February at the new creative arts adult education centre The Cube in Tontine
2008-01-11 00:00:00
Have your say on the future of education in Ashford
Residents in Ashford are invited to have their say at a public meeting to discuss proposals for a new school at Repton Park (also known as Templar Barracks), at Highworth Grammar School for Girls on Wednesday 23 January at 7pm.
2008-01-11 00:00:00
KCC makes the grade for equality and diversity
Kent County Council has been ranked as 29th in the top 100 employers in the UK for lesbian, gay and bi-sexual (LGB) people according to the latest 'Workplace Equality Index' (WEI).
2008-01-11 00:00:00
Funding the way to Olympic involvement
Sporting, cultural and creative organisations in Kent will be getting a helping hand to get involved in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics thanks to a funding boost from the Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games.
2008-01-11 00:00:00
Boy dies in collision with bus
Kent Police has confirmed the identity of the boy who died in a collision in Princes Road, Dartford on Wednesday 9 January as 11-year-old Matthew Hobbs.
2008-01-10 00:00:00
Essential roadworks on B2068 Stone Street
Kent Highway Services will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the B2068 Stone Street at Upper Hardes and Elmstreet for two days.
2008-01-10 00:00:00
Kent celebrates best ever GCSE results
Kent students have achieved the best ever GCSE results in the School Achievement and Attainment Tables published today by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
2008-01-10 00:00:00
Work to start at Valence School
Staff and pupils at Valence School near Sevenoaks were joined by Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education Operations, Resources and Skills Mark Dance for a sod-turning ceremony on Wednesday 9 January.
2008-01-09 00:00:00
Frankenstein at the Queen's Hall Theatre
The Queen's Hall Theatre in Cranbrook will be hosting the critically acclaimed Love&Madness production of Mary Shelley's classic horror tale Frankenstein, on Thursday 24 January.
2008-01-09 00:00:00
Four men sentenced for cash machine thefts
Four men have been sentenced to a total of 36 years and one month in prison for a string of cash machine thefts across Kent on Tuesday 8 January 2008.
2008-01-08 00:00:00
Motorway lorry crash
A lorry driver who died this weekend after his vehicle plunged down theembankment of the M18 near Doncaster has been identified as Steven James Hunt, 59, from Stoke on Trent.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
P&O Ferries offer Skills Plus programme
P&O Ferries has joined forces with Kent County Council's Adult Education Service to set sail on a unique way to boost staff's literacy and numeracy skills.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Theft prevention makes its mark
Residents in Chart Sutton and Coxheath are invited to bring personal belongings to a security marking session this Saturday (12 January).
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Make recycling your New Year's resolution
Kent residents are being urged to make recycling their New Year's resolution in an effort to deal with the expected one billion Christmas cards and eight million Christmas trees that end up in UK bins.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Gateway Plus opens its doors
Thanet's brand new Gateway Plus in Margate opened its doors at 9am this morning (7 January) and welcomed a crowd of customers who began using the services on offer.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Happy customers in Kent's libraries
93.4% of adult customers rate Kent's library service as 'good' or 'very good', according to the Public Library User's Survey (PLUS) carried out towards the end of 2007.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Second academy announced for Dartford
Kent County Council has received approval from the Department for Children, Schools and Families to establish a new £25 million academy to replace Axton Chase School in Longfield.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Help for the hard of hearing
Elderly residents in Lenham and Harrietsham are invited to attend a free hearing aid clinic being held at Lenham Community Centre on Wednesday 16 January at 2pm.
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Keep your child safe online
Kent Police is reminding parents who bought their children computers or computer equipment for Christmas, to be safety and security conscious.
2008-01-04 00:00:00
Volunteering - a resolution you can keep
By mid January, many people have completely forgotten about their New Year resolution, but volunteering is something you can enjoy through 2008 and beyond.
2008-01-03 00:00:00
Be prepared in case of snow
Kent Police is advising people to be prepared for the wintry conditions that have been forecast for the next few days.
2008-01-02 00:00:00
Man dies following double assault
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in Herne Bay on Sunday 30 December.
2008-01-02 00:00:00
Ramsgate man charged with second rape
Detectives have charged John Mendy, 32, a care worker, of Sandwich Road in Ramsgate, with a second rape.
2008-01-02 00:00:00
Green light for Swanley parking proposals
Plans to better regulate commuter parking and to make available more parking spaces for people who shop or work in Swanley have been agreed by Sevenoaks District Council.
2007-12-31 00:00:00
Two Kent officers get New Year's honours
It is a memorable New Year for two Kent Police officers who have each been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours list.
2007-12-31 00:00:00
Mother dies in house fire in Edenbridge
A police cordon remains in place at a house in Clover Walk, Edenbridge following a fatal fire that occurred there on Monday 31 December which resulted in the death of Charlene Henry, 25, who lived at the house with her partner and three young children.
2007-12-31 00:00:00
Investigation into shooting in Stansted
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the fatal shooting by Kent Police of a man in Tumblefield Road, Stansted, Sevenoaks on Saturday 29 December.
2007-12-31 00:00:00
New Year's Honour for education chief
Graham Badman, Kent County Council's Managing Director for Children, Families and Education, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year's Honours list.
2007-12-31 00:00:00
Man appears in court charged with murder
A man has appeared before magistrates in Dover charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead at her home on Christmas Day.
2007-12-27 00:00:00
Appeal for Clinton Letchford
Police have taken the unusual step of releasing details of a man they believe may have information that can help their investigation into a serious assault in Sheerness.
2007-12-27 00:00:00
Kent View website means smarter working for KCC
Kent County Council has just launched a new website that will improve the way KCC plans and uses its resources to better serve Kent's residents.
2007-12-27 00:00:00
KCC statement - Post Office judicial review decision
Following Post Office's recent announcement about branch closures in Kent, Kent County Council has been looking at all the options and ways forward to best support the county's communities and businesses.
2007-12-27 00:00:00
Regeneration of Gravesham on the agenda
To find out about the regeneration of Gravesham and the opportunities it will provide local residents, come along to the next public meeting of Kent Council Council's Gravesham Local Board on Wednesday 9 January in the Kent Room, Woodville Halls, Windmil
2007-12-27 00:00:00
Parking proposals get the green light
Plans to better regulate commuter parking and to make available more parking spaces for people who shop or work in Sevenoaks town were agreed by Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday 20 December 2007).
2007-12-21 00:00:00
Three air quality management areas extended
Three existing air quality management areas in Sevenoaks, Farningham and Riverhead and Dunton Green will be extended following detailed air quality assessments and public consultation.
2007-12-21 00:00:00
New Ash Green retains its supermarket
Sevenoaks District Council has welcomed the news that New Ash Green will retain its supermarket after the current operators Budgens said that it would close during December.
2007-12-21 00:00:00
A249 collision - man dies
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on the A249 on Friday 21 December 2007.
2007-12-21 00:00:00
Witness appeal to A249 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on the A249 on Friday 21 December 2007.
2007-12-21 00:00:00
Get tree-cycling this Christmas!
Any resident looking to dispose of their Christmas tree in an environmentally friendly and hassle-free way after this year's festivities have ended can do so by using the Council's garden waste collection service for free throughout January.
2007-12-20 00:00:00
Fatal fire in Deal
Kent Police were called at 5.52am on Thursday 20 December to a house fire at Quern Road, Deal.
2007-12-20 00:00:00
Line up to get fit!
Edenbridge residents can get in line for a brand new dance class in the New Year to help burn off all those festive mince pies!
2007-12-19 00:00:00
Sevenoaks awarded top marks for efficiency
For the second year running, Sevenoaks District Council has achieved top marks for efficiency and value for money according to the independent government body the Audit Commission.
2007-12-19 00:00:00
