Canadian Mountie comes to Kent
Ahead of the Kent Community Safety conference, Superintendent Ward Clapham from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrived in Kent and went out and about with KCC Community Wardens and Police Community Support Officers in Meopham.
2007-11-01 00:00:00
Time running out for post office consultation
"Time is running out for Kent residents to make a difference to the proposed Post Office closures" was the stark warning made by Roger Gough, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Independence at a meeting in Tunbridge Wells.
2007-11-01 00:00:00
Connect2 Kent in running for lottery funds
A major project to get thousands of people walking and cycling in Kent came a step closer today as Sustrans' Connect2 Lottery bid entered the ultimate stage of the Big Lottery Fund's: The People's £50 Million contest. The final shortlist was announce
2007-11-01 00:00:00
Kent's diverse history is celebrated
Five members of Kent's Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities have received an award at the first ever BME Achievement Awards hosted by Kent County Council, for their contribution to life in the county.
2007-11-01 00:00:00
Gang culture under scrutiny
Kent Police is in the process of carrying out a study on how and why young people congregate in the street.
2007-10-31 00:00:00
Investigation follows death of 18-year-old on the Dartford Tunnel approach
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is investigating after an 18-year-old man died on the tunnel approach road, A282 (M25) near Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford at 5am on Saturday 27 October.
2007-10-30 00:00:00
Two men die in A2 collision
The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to anyone who may have information after two men in their mid twenties died in a road traffic collision on the A2 around 2am (British summer time) on Sunday 28 October.
2007-10-29 00:00:00
Appeal for missing display fireworks
Kent Police is appealing for information following the theft of a container of fireworks from North Kent.
2007-10-29 00:00:00
Halloween fun at Lullingstone Country Park
Lullingstone Country Park near Shoreham will be welcoming creepy crawlies to its Halloween evening on Wednesday, 31 October.
2007-10-29 00:00:00
Enjoy Bonfire Night and stay safe
Kent Police wishes everyone a safe and fun bonfire weekend – and hopes that 2007 will be as good as last year, when officers made no arrests for the misuse of fireworks.
2007-10-26 00:00:00
Road checks a week after fatal crash
Exactly a week after a fatal collision, Kent Police conducted road checks on the A2 at Lydden on Friday 26 October between 7.30 to 8.30pm.
2007-10-26 00:00:00
C-difficile scrutiny
Chairman of the all-party Kent County Council Cabinet Scrutiny Committee, Dr. Mike Eddy, said he was astonished council chiefs did not know the full extent of the debt situation of Kent health organisations when they offered a £5 million loan, follow
2007-10-26 00:00:00
Put safety first on bonfire night
With bonfire night just around the corner residents are being reminded to follow a few basic tips to stay safe and within the law:
2007-10-25 00:00:00
Free safety advice on offer next month
Free crime reduction devices and advice will be the order of the day when members of the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership pay a visit to Dunton Green next month.
2007-10-25 00:00:00
Police seize uninsured and unlicensed vehicles
Kent Police issued a stark warning to drivers after seizing more than 7,000 vehicles which were not insured or were driven by unlicensed drivers, since 1 January 2006.
2007-10-25 00:00:00
Electric blanket safety risks
Nearly 40% of recently tested electric blankets belonging to Kent residents failed their safety tests, Kent Trading Standards has discovered.
2007-10-25 00:00:00
Tea dance comes to town!
Time is running out for Swanley residents who want to enjoy an afternoon of dancing when another tea dance comes to the town at the start of next month.
2007-10-24 00:00:00
Man charged with drugs and firearms offences
A 20-year-old man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences after he was arrested on Friday 19 October.
2007-10-24 00:00:00
Dartford man charged with murder
A 45-year-old man appeared before Dartford Magistrates on Wednesday 24 October after being charged with the murder of 36-year-old Victoria Anne Tomsett of Sheridan Court, Dartford.
2007-10-24 00:00:00
Manager gets professional award
Carol Drake, Performance and Partnership Manager at Kent Police’s Force Communications Centre (FCC) in Maidstone, has been presented with a prestigious award at the Police Professional Awards.
2007-10-24 00:00:00
Views sought on proposed air quality management areas
Residents are being reminded that they have until Friday 2 November to comment on the proposed extension of four existing Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Sevenoaks District.
2007-10-23 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents have a 'belly' good time!
A group of older Edenbridge residents experienced some middle eastern delights recently when an expert belly dancer visited them to give them a demonstration of the ancient dance.
2007-10-23 00:00:00
Diversity masterclasses provide insight
A Muslim expert on criminal justice issues has lectured at Kent Police College as part of a continuing programme by the force to celebrate diversity and increase awareness of the multi-faith communities we live in.
2007-10-23 00:00:00
Improved play on the way!
The first in a series of exciting developments for children in the District will be unveiled when a newly refurbished playground opens in Westerham this weekend.
2007-10-22 00:00:00
Wanted man - appeal for information
Police in Northumbria are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Paul Anthony Bures, aged 53, who they believe may have information regarding sexual offences against children.
2007-10-19 00:00:00
Students get advice on staying safe
Police have distributed pocket-sized leaflets to pupils in Maidstone in an attempt to help students stay safe this autumn.
2007-10-19 00:00:00
Canterbury post office closures - have your say
Post office closure proposals will be high on the agenda at Kent County Council Canterbury and District Local Boards meeting next Thursday 25 October.
2007-10-19 00:00:00
St Michael's Junior School welcomes Ofsted report
Teachers, staff, pupils and governors at St Michael's Church of England Junior School in Maidstone have welcomed a report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools, which showed a continued upward trend in its fortunes.
2007-10-19 00:00:00
Joint investigation catches benefit fraudster
A Swanley woman who claimed over £5,000 in benefit that she was not entitled to was successfully prosecuted at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (16 October).
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Autumn advice for road users
A week after the launch of Kent Police’s Safer Autumn campaign, officers are reminding motorists to drive carefully now the autumn weather is here and we’re getting fewer hours of light each day.
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Fifth person sentenced in Operation Starlight
Vincent Jordan has been given an indeterminate jail sentence following one of Kent Police’s biggest investigations into child abuse, codenamed Operation Starlight.
2007-10-18 00:00:00
KCC to offer help to NHS Trust
Paul Carter today made a statement to confirm Kent County Council's offer of help to restore patient confidence in Maidstone, Pembury and the Kent and Sussex hospitals following the publication of the highly critical Healthcare Commission report last Thu
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Strikes hit Post Office closures consultation
A fresh call for a stay of execution on Post Office closures is being made because of delays caused by postal workers' strikes.
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Birthday card workshop
Joss the Margate Giant was officially 'awakened' on 28 October 2006. To celebrate his birthday, he's hoping that as many people as possible will join him in Regal Walk Shopping Centre on Saturday 27 October 2007 between 2pm and 4pm.
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Tackling Bluetongue in Kent
Controls as a result of the disease apply only to the movement of animals which means there are no additional biosecurity controls, no areas of land or footpaths closed and no restrictions on human movements so the countryside currently remains open to th
2007-10-18 00:00:00
Four thousand up for Freedom Pass
Kent County Council is celebrating its 4,000th Kent Freedom Pass by handing over one free along with an iPod Nano to Canterbury schoolgirl, 12-year-old Stephanie McCallion. She and her mum Kayte joined classmates at Simon Langton Girls' School for
2007-10-17 00:00:00
Save heat, save money, save the environment!
With autumn now firmly upon us and colder nights drawing in, residents of the District can keep warm, save money and help the environment during national Energy Saving Week.
2007-10-16 00:00:00
Life for murderer of David Gavin
A Margate man has been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to life imprisonment for the murder of David Gavin.
2007-10-16 00:00:00
Latest designs for Turner
David Chipperfield, fresh from winning the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture, revealed his latest designs for Turner Contemporary at the Theatre Royal, Margate on Tuesday 16 October 2007.
2007-10-16 00:00:00
Take time out for a festive tea dance!
There is a chance for Edenbridge residents to enjoy another afternoon of music, dancing and socialising with a festive twist, when another popular tea dance waltzes into the town next month.
2007-10-15 00:00:00
Statement from KCC about C-difficile crisis
At Kent County Council's Cabinet meeting held this morning at County Hall, Maidstone, the Interim Chief Executive of Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Glen Douglas and the Chief Executive of the West Kent Primary Trust, Steve Phoenix were scrutin
2007-10-15 00:00:00
Care Ambassadors spearhead recruitment drive
Kent's first Care Ambassadors were presented with certificates and resource packs on Tuesday 9 October at East Malling Conference Centre as part of the Kent and Medway project to encourage more youngsters to take up careers in social c
2007-10-15 00:00:00
Cabinet discuss issues live
Tune in today to watch KCC's Cabinet debate issues live on our website.
2007-10-15 00:00:00
Work to improve safety of M20
Work to improve safety on the approach to the M20 Junction 12 roundabout gets under way on Monday 15 October.
2007-10-15 00:00:00
Kent Free Trees Scheme
You can help tackle climate change in Kent by taking up an offer to plant free trees.
2007-10-14 00:00:00
Margate man guilty of murder
A Margate man has been found guilty of murder at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 12 October.
2007-10-12 00:00:00
Man guilty of handling stolen goods
Tracey William Woods has been sentenced to six months in jail at Maidstone Crown Court for handling stolen goods.
2007-10-12 00:00:00
