Turner Contemporary moves to Margate town centre
Turner Contemporary has been offered a temporary base in Margate town centre by Thanet District Council (TDC) and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) ahead of the proposed £17.4million art gallery.
2007-12-05 00:00:00
Proposed closure of New Ash Green's Budgens store
Sevenoaks District Council has learned of the proposed closure of Budgens supermarket in New Ash Green and is aware that the local community is concerned about the impact.
2007-12-04 00:00:00
Planners' double whammy
Two Sevenoaks District residents who tried to ride roughshod over the planning system have been successfully prosecuted within a day of each other.
2007-12-04 00:00:00
Folkestone man charged with 40 offences
Michael Ashley Tully, 58 years of age, previously from the Folkestone area, has been charged with a total 40 offences.
2007-12-04 00:00:00
Kent and Medway are South East Champions
Valence School from Westerham and St Werburgh's Centre, Medway were crowned regional champions at this year's South East Regional Boccia Championships, held recently in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
2007-12-04 00:00:00
Ghostt get SNAP into the Christmas spirit!
Young clubbers can get that festive feeling this month, as advance tickets are now available for this year's Christmas SNAP night.
2007-12-03 00:00:00
Take strides towards a healthy New Year!
Sevenoaks residents who want to get fitter and healthier during 2008 can stick to any New Year's resolutions they make when a free weekly health walk starts in the town next month.
2007-12-03 00:00:00
Think safe, think secure, think celebrations
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, most people are buying presents, planning celebrations and getting into the festive spirit.
2007-12-03 00:00:00
A political triumph for Kent's young people
Winners of this year's Kent Youth County Council elections were announced at an event at County Hall on Saturday.
2007-12-03 00:00:00
Ride with the clean up team that's taking on the fly tippers
Clean Kent is a partnership project that is helping to keep Sevenoaks District cleaner and greener by removing litter, graffiti and fly-tipped rubbish in problem areas as well as taking action against those responsible.
2007-11-30 00:00:00
Christmas shouldn't cost the Earth guide
Kent County Council has published an online guide that gives straight forward, realistic advice and ideas for a 'greener' festive season, because Christmas shouldn't cost the Earth.
2007-11-30 00:00:00
Top rating for Kent Adult Social Services
Kent County Council Adult Social Services has been awarded the top possible rating by national inspectors for the sixth year running.
2007-11-30 00:00:00
KCC Leader opposes train fare increase
Kent's rail commuters will be the hardest hit in the country when fare increases apply from 2 January 2008.
2007-11-30 00:00:00
Community project award winners
A community transport scheme run by volunteers across five Kent rural parishes near Ashford scooped the top prize at Mid Kent Leader+ Awards last night.
2007-11-30 00:00:00
Police enforce drink drug drive message
Kent Police is once again driving home the message not to drink or take drugs before getting behind the wheel of your vehicle.
2007-11-29 00:00:00
Walking in Kent goes high-tech
Kent County Council has just announced the introduction of a new walking guide designed for use on portable media players.
2007-11-29 00:00:00
Kent School Games is off the starting blocks
Around 400 schoolchildren were put through their paces in a mass warm-up to launch the first Kent School Games yesterday.
2007-11-29 00:00:00
Extra star for Swindon after partnership with KCC
Swindon Borough Council's Adult Social Services has been awarded a two star rating from Government inspectors after working with Kent County Council.
2007-11-29 00:00:00
Flood risk still threatens Kent
Some parts of Kent are still at risk because of a lack of funding for flooding measures, an all-party Kent County Council Select Committee has warned.
2007-11-29 00:00:00
Plaques stolen from crematorium
Kent Police is appealing for information following the theft of more than 250 bronze memorial plaques from Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane near Chatham.
2007-11-28 00:00:00
Collaboration work 'crucial'
Kent and Essex Police have acknowledged that their partnership working has been crucial in the search for missing Essex teenager Dinah McNicol.
2007-11-28 00:00:00
Confidential programme offers freedom from abuse
A totally confidential programme that helps women suffering or recovering from domestic abuse to improve their quality of life is available in the District.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Specialist court extended after pilot scheme
Victims of domestic abuse in the area who want to see the perpetrators brought to justice are set to be offered extensive support after the extension of a successful pilot scheme.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Consumer champions
Children with learning difficulties from six special schools around the county took part in the final of the Kent Consumer Challenge Quiz last week.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Minister honours promise to children in care
The Minister for Children, Young People and Families, Beverley Hughes, has honoured her promise to amend legislation on the placement of children in care.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Explore Kent Calendar out now
As Christmas approaches, Kent County Council is offering a gift idea that will give benefits long after the festive period has passed.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Christmas gifts made By Hand go on sale
Original artwork by local artists goes on sale on Thursday 29 November as part of the ninth annual By Hand exhibition.
2007-11-27 00:00:00
Young people broaden their horizons in Edenbridge
As part of Community Safety Week local reporters and photographers can gain a unique insight into an innovative project that offers disengaged, disadvantaged and vulnerable young people vocational training to help them prepare for life and work.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
Free parking for late night Christmas shoppers
As part of the Sevenoaks festive late night shopping event, Sevenoaks District Council is suspending all its parking charges in the town.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
CCTV's arresting figures
Sevenoaks District Council's CCTV cameras have zoomed in to assist Kent Police in the fight against crime by helping them make nearly 40 arrests in a six week period recently.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
Kent Police gifts online
Kent Police has launched an online shop to help boost funds for community crime prevention initiatives.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
PHOTOCALL - Meet the Community Safety Partnership's key players
To mark the latest community safety week, local reporters and photographers are invited to meet some of the partners involved in the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
Kent's volunteer stars celebrated
Voluntary groups and individuals from across the county were celebrated yesterday (25 November) at a special ceremony marking their achievements in helping Kent's communities.
2007-11-26 00:00:00
Health check for Kent hospitals
The NHS Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 9 and 27 November to discuss infection control in Kent's hospitals. You can watch the archived webcasts of the meetings online (the webcasts will open in new windows):
2007-11-26 00:00:00
A cleaner and greener future for Dover
Local residents are invited to come along and take part in discussions on renewable fuel and sources of cleaner, greener energy that will reduce the impact of emissions on global warming. The next meeting of the Dover West Local Board is held on 3 Decemb
2007-11-26 00:00:00
Call for Swanley volunteers
Local reporters can find out how volunteering is helping to make Swanley a safer place at a volunteer open morning in the town.
2007-11-23 00:00:00
Most Wanted site success
Since the charity Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted website launched in November 2005, 310 arrests and charges have been made as a result of appeals on the site.
2007-11-23 00:00:00
Belgium officers make return visit to Kent
Kent Police will play host to a party of 16 Belgian police officers later this month, when the group from Roeselare visit our county to see policing in Kent first-hand.
2007-11-23 00:00:00
Watch Cabinet discussion live
Tune in today (Monday 26 November) to watch KCC's Cabinet debate issues live on our website.
2007-11-23 00:00:00
Helping reduce domestic abuse
Local reporters have a unique chance to find out more about one of the most under reported and serious crimes in the District next week.
2007-11-22 00:00:00
Council calls for retention of local Post Office branches
Sevenoaks District Council has called for the retention of all local post office branches in its formal response to the Post Office Ltd's plans to close six branches in the District
2007-11-22 00:00:00
Youth takeover at County Hall
This Friday (23 November) young people from across the county will be spending the day with Kent County Council Cabinet Members and Managing Directors to find out what they do and how they spend their working day.
2007-11-22 00:00:00
Community project awards
Date and time of media call: Wednesday 28 November at 5pm (speakers from 4pm).
2007-11-22 00:00:00
Improvements to Penshurst Place cycle route
Kent County Council has announced plans to carry out essential repairs to a section of the popular Tonbridge Castle to Penshurst Place cycle route. The works will be carried out to restore the path surface where it has been eroded by heavy use.
2007-11-20 00:00:00
11+ exam consultation opens
Would you like to know if your child has passed the 11+ exam (Kent Test) before applying for a secondary school, even if it meant the test was three months earlier?
2007-11-20 00:00:00
Eastern Quarry planning application gets go ahead
Permission has just been granted for one of Europe's biggest residential planning applications at Eastern Quarry, located between Ebbsfleet and Bluewater.
2007-11-20 00:00:00
Chilham shooting
Kent Police officers were called just before 1am on 18 November to Canterbury Road, Chilham, following reports of a shooting.
2007-11-19 00:00:00
Motor students rev up at Buckmore Park
Date and time of media call: Tuesday 20 November all day.(Recommended times: 3.30pm for the Final Race and 3.45pm for the Award presentation).
2007-11-19 00:00:00
Education on the agenda at Dartford Local Board
For a chance to quiz Kent County Council on plans for the future of education in Dartford, come along to the next public meeting of Kent Council Council's Dartford Local Board on Thursday 29 November at 6.30pm for 7pm start at Dartford Central Library, C
2007-11-19 00:00:00
Ebbsfleet boost for Kent's economy
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration Roger Gough today, (19 November), greeted the opening of Ebbsfleet International station as a great boost for the county's economy.
2007-11-19 00:00:00
Tesco planning appeal
After taking expert legal advice, Sevenoaks District Council has reluctantly decided not to defend its decision to reject the proposed expansion of Tesco in Riverhead at a forthcoming planning appeal.
2007-11-16 00:00:00
Fatal Bluebell Hill collision
Kent Police continues to appeal for witnesses as the parents of 20-year-old Rebecca Arnold from Rochester paid tribute to their ‘beautiful daughter’ who died in a collision on Bluebell Hill on Sunday 11 November.
2007-11-16 00:00:00
Kent communities go for low carbon
Four small Kent communities are piloting a project to cut carbon dioxide emissions with Kent County Council's backing.
2007-11-16 00:00:00
Council plucks Green Apple Award
Sevenoaks District Council has won a top environmental award thanks to local residents who supported its scheme to encourage wildlife to thrive.
2007-11-15 00:00:00
