Alternative approach to tackling crime
An innovative approach to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour is being rolled out across the county by Kent Police.
2010-02-09 00:00:00
Get Up and Running to beat depression
Women in Sevenoaks are being given a unique opportunity to join a brand new running group to help tackle mild to moderate depression.
2010-02-08 00:00:00
Safer Internet Day
This year's Safer Internet Day, on Tuesday 9 February, will be highlighting the dangers of the internet and raising awareness of how to stay safe online.
2010-02-08 00:00:00
Fifty plus forum
Residents aged 50 and older are being urged to get involved in setting up and running a new forum to give themselves a greater voice and influence over local decisions that affect them.
2010-02-05 00:00:00
Go Wild Newsletters
Sevenoaks District residents can sign up for the latest free electronic wildlife gardening newsletter.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
West Kingsdown benefit cheat caught out
Content to be addedA West Kingsdown benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council after he illegally claimed more than £900 in benefits.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
Edenbridge benefit cheat caught out
An Edenbridge benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council and the Department for Work & Pensions after he illegally claimed £4,000 in benefits.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
Step in to Swanley and celebrate
Twenty-five dance loving young residents will be recognised for their commitment to getting into shape at an awards ceremony in the coming days.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
Bogus workman ordered to repay victim
A man serving six years for fraud after carrying out bogus building work in Kent has been ordered to pay back £65,772 to an elderly victim as compensation.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
Kent Police supports LGBT history month
Kent Police is committed to tackling hate crime and will be holding a series of events in February to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history month.
2010-02-04 00:00:00
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison
A man who killed two people and left a 12-year-old girl in a coma has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment today at Maidstone Crown Court (Friday 22 January 2010). He was also disqualified from driving for 10 years.
2010-01-29 00:00:00
Kent officer commended for work tackling drugs
Sergeant Howard Chandler, retiring after 30 years at Kent Police has received a commendation from the South East Regional Availability Group (SERAG) for his dedication and tireless work tackling drugs.
2010-01-28 00:00:00
Man forfeits more than quarter of a million pounds
A 47-year-old man has been ordered to repay more than a quarter-of-a-million pounds after a court ruled it was recoverable under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
2010-01-27 00:00:00
Time running out to put forward your young volunteer of the year
Residents who'd like to nominate an unsung young hero who's made a difference through volunteering have until 26 February to enter this year's Young Volunteer of the Year awards.
2010-01-26 00:00:00
Don't miss out on the community plan survey
Time is fast running out for local residents to air their views on an important plan that sets out the priorities for local services in the coming years.
2010-01-25 00:00:00
Tonbridge robbers ordered to repay millions of pounds
The six men previously convicted for their part in the Tonbridge robbery in 2006, were made the subject of confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
2010-01-22 00:00:00
Crime continues to fall in Kent
Crime statistics released today (Thursday 21 January) show total recorded crime continued to fall in Kent during the period of July to September 2009, with a 19.1% (6,099 crimes) reduction compared to the same period in 2008.
2010-01-21 00:00:00
Milestone reached for Scores on the Doors
A popular website that gives diners and shoppers the opportunity to find out how well food businesses meet food hygiene standards is celebrating its second year.
2010-01-19 00:00:00
Philip Bell loses appeal
Philip James Bell has today (Tuesday 19 January)lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence of the murder of a young woman in Tunbridge Wells.
2010-01-19 00:00:00
No charge for battery recycling in shops
Environmentally friendly residents can for the first time easily recycle their spent batteries at retailers across the Sevenoaks District.
2010-01-18 00:00:00
Celebrating Young People
Pupils from across Sevenoaks District are teaming up to challenge the often negative perception which is portrayed of young people at a special event at Wildernesse School on Friday 5 February this year.
2010-01-18 00:00:00
Forces work together to catch road-going criminals
Criminals using the road networks between London and Kent were targeted in a pre-Christmas operation run in partnership between Kent Police and the Metropolitan Police.
2010-01-18 00:00:00
Otford benefit cheat has her day in court
An Otford benefit cheat who illegally claimed more than £5,000 in benefit whilst working, has been prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council and the Department for Work & Pensions.
2010-01-15 00:00:00
Teenager fined for hoax calls
A 17-year-old from Dartford has been given an £80 penalty notice for wasting police time after he repeatedly made nuisance calls to Kent Police.
2010-01-15 00:00:00
Two convicted drug dealers ordered to pay back thousands of pounds
Two convicted drugs dealers serving four and a half years for supplying 29 kilograms of cannabis have been ordered to pay back more than £88,000 after an investigation by Kent Police.
2010-01-15 00:00:00
Kent Police in Stonewall top ten again
Kent Police has once again been recognised as one of the most gay-friendly employers in Britain in the 2010 Stonewall Top 100 Employers index.
2010-01-14 00:00:00
Forum to help landlords improve their property and save money
Landlords who would like to find out about the latest safety and energy efficiency requirements for rented properties and details of insulation advice and grants can attend a free event in Sevenoaks later this month.
2010-01-13 00:00:00
Class A drug dealers jailed
A man was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday (Monday 11 January) for his role in the production and supply of Class A drugs in Kent.
2010-01-12 00:00:00
Dunton Green residents have their say at PACT
Dunton Green residents have an opportunity to highlight issues and priorities at the next PACT meeting at the Dunton Green Pavilion from 6.30pm on Wednesday 20 January.
2010-01-11 00:00:00
Police 4x4 vehicles helping people across the county
Kent Police is working closely with agencies across the county to deal with the difficulties people are facing in the severe weather at present.
2010-01-08 00:00:00
Young people make a splash in the New Year
Young people can make a splash in the New Year when the 2010 Jump-In pool party comes to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre.
2010-01-04 00:00:00
Tree-cycle with the Council
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 fortnightly garden waste collection service up to and including Friday 29
2010-01-04 00:00:00
Murder investigation launched following Quarry Road incident
The wife of 43 -year-old Jack Treeby has spoken about the tragic loss of her husband and loving father of their five children after he died on Sunday 27 December.
2009-12-29 00:00:00
Get in shape for the New Year
A popular weight management programme is being introduced to Swanley and New Ash Green from January to help residents achieve their New Year’s resolutions.
2009-12-23 00:00:00
Save money and see the Heart of Kent
Local residents can find out more about the world-class tourist attractions on their doorstep, and get their hands on a range of special offers with the launch of the latest Heart of Kent Guide.
2009-12-23 00:00:00
Councils sign long-term Stag lease
Representatives from Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council today (Wednesday 23 December 2009) signed a lease agreement to secure the long-term future of the Stag Community Arts Centre.
2009-12-23 00:00:00
Your District, your Community Plan
Over the next five weeks, local residents will be asked for their views on an important plan that sets out the priorities for local services in the coming years.
2009-12-21 00:00:00
Website suspended for essential maintenance
We will be suspending our website between 7am and 8am on Thursday 17 December so that we can carry out essential maintenance.
2009-12-16 00:00:00
HeatSeekers helps residents to save energy and save money
Energy conscious residents can see for themselves where heat is being lost in their homes as part of a free service available to most people in the Sevenoaks District.
2009-12-15 00:00:00
Life in the fast train
Kent commuters and day trippers are joining the high speed rail revolution.
2009-12-14 00:00:00
Christmas comes to Greenfields Children's Centre
Santa Claus paid a visit to children and staff at Greenfields Children's Centre as part of the official opening celebration.
2009-12-14 00:00:00
Man charged with 1986 rape
Officers from Kent Police's cold case investigation team has charged a man with rape following an incident involving an 18-year-old woman in Deal in February 1986.
2009-12-13 00:00:00
Preserve yourself at Christmas
Dried fruit is a popular treat at Christmas but make sure it doesn't bite back! Kent Trading Standards is advising consumers with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide to take care when purchasing dried fruit as sulphur dioxide is often used to preserve it.
2009-12-11 00:00:00
Audit Commission results league
We thought football fans would appreciate Wednesday's Audit Commission (link opens in a new window) Comprehensive Area Assessment results interpreted in football league form.
2009-12-10 00:00:00
High speed rail in Europe 'needs to go further'
A new vision for high speed rail in Europe is needed. That is the clear message from a new a group of like-minded Local Authorities across Europe to the European Parliament (link opens in a new window) and European Commission (link opens in a new wi
2009-12-10 00:00:00
Deal pier lights up with a Streetlight Storm
At any one time there are around 6,000 lightning storms happening across the world, amounting to some 16million storms each year. Such dizzying statistics are useful to hold in mind while watching Streetlight Storm, a new artwork by Katie Paterson.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Kent top of premier league
Today the Audit Commission publishes the league table for the performance of all local authorities in England.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Record breaking year for Streets Ahead
More pupils than ever are travelling to school by environmentally friendly transport, according to the latest 'Streets ahead' survey.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Swanley benefit cheat caught out
A Swanley benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council after he illegally claimed more than £8,900 in benefits.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Time to nominate Your Young Volunteer of the Year
Residents from across the District are being urged to nominate their unsung young heroes as part of an innovative award scheme.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
