Detectives identify murdered man
The man whose body was found in Margate this week has been identified by Kent Police as David Gavin.
2007-03-16 00:00:00
Man charged with drug offences
Kent Police has charged a man in connection with the seizure of 42 kilos of herbal cannabis.
2007-03-16 00:00:00
Two appear in court on murder charge
A young man and a 15-year old boy have today appeared in court accused of the murder of Mark Witherall.
2007-03-16 00:00:00
Could you give a little to make a big difference?
Families and single people in Kent are being asked to give a little time to make a BIG difference to local disabled children and their families.
2007-03-15 00:00:00
Ellington Infants delighted with Ofsted verdict
Teachers, staff, pupils and governors at Ellington Infant School in Ramsgate have welcomed a report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools. The first such inspection for a number of years has scored the school an overall 2, or 'good' in all
2007-03-15 00:00:00
Police begin murder investigation
Kent Police have today launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found in Margate yesterday evening.
2007-03-15 00:00:00
Local man found guilty of dishonesty in benefit fraud case
Another successful prosecution for benefit fraud was brought about on Friday 9 March 2007 following joint action by Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.
2007-03-14 00:00:00
Artist talent goes on show in Sevenoaks
Visitors to Sevenoaks Library were impressed by artwork produced by people with learning disabilities from Sevenoaks and Edenbridge when it went on display in the library's art gallery.
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Safer crossing at Upstreet
The residents of Upstreet can see work beginning this week for a new zebra crossing on the A28 Island Road.
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Find out about the new opportunities for Dover
Residents can find out more about plans to realise the full potential of opportunities for the future of Dover at a meeting next week of the Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum.
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Saltwood CofE celebrates new building
The Bishop of Dover, The Right Reverend Stephen Venner, joined pupils and staff at Saltwood Church of England Primary School to celebrate the official opening of their new building last Friday.
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Meopham dogs have their day
Date and time of photocall: Saturday 24 March 2007, 10am to 4pm
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Long-term management agreed for the Playhouse
The future of the Sevenoaks Playhouse is secure after the Council agreed to award a long-term lease to run the facility to Kino Holdings Ltd.
2007-03-13 00:00:00
How do you save three planets?
Date: Thursday 15 March, 9.30am (speakers from 10am to 1pm, break 11.15-45am)
2007-03-13 00:00:00
Test the town and win
Sheerness Test the Town offers those over 16 years who have left school without a qualification in English and maths the chance to brush up on rusty spelling, punctuation, decimals and the like.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Swanley 'silver surfers' can dive into the net!
Help is at hand for older Swanley residents who want to learn more about the Internet and the world of IT when a new computer course starts in the town later this month.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Group on the ropes at Halls Green!
A low ropes assault course, orienteering, swimming, a camp fire and a variety of challenges based on camping were some of the activities a group of lively young guides tackled recently.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents have a taste for a tea dance!
A record amount of Edenbridge residents enjoyed an afternoon full of dancing, socialising and music when a tea dance came to the town last month.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Artists do the Moonwalk for breast cancer charity
An art student from Kent County Council's Adult Education Centre in St Peter's Road, Broadstairs has joined forces with her fellow artists to help raise money for Breast Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Care.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Kent Card launched
What may be the world's first pre-paid card for people who get money from their local authority to pay for services they need has been launched by Kent County Council.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
Tell us what you think of the Kent countryside
Enjoying, protecting and using Kent's countryside is the theme for the next Kent County Council Tonbridge and Malling Local Board.
2007-03-12 00:00:00
£7.2 million for safer roads and buses
A full £7.2million integrated transport programme to make Kent's roads safer for everyone and to tackle congestion is being given the green light.
2007-03-09 00:00:00
History of slavery comes to life for Kent children
A project which will bring the history of the slave trade to life in the county's schools has been awarded a £48,300 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
2007-03-09 00:00:00
Kent artists find A Sense of Place
Four artists who examine themes of migration and traditional ways of life will have their work exhibited at four of Kent County Council's galleries for an exhibition called A Sense of Place, from Monday 19 March.
2007-03-09 00:00:00
Car sharing scheme gets into gear
Local residents and commuters who are keen to save money, ease traffic congestion and help the environment are being encouraged to join an innovative car sharing scheme new to the Sevenoaks District.
2007-03-09 00:00:00
Police arrest five on drugs offences
Police in North Kent have arrested five people today, Friday, 9 March, on suspicion of drugs offences after officers carried out dawn raids on a premises in Dartford. A 53-year-old man, a 49-year-old woman, two 18-year-old women and a 31-year-old man
2007-03-09 00:00:00
Two men jailed for murder of young man
Two men have been jailed for life for the murder of a 24-year-old man in his home in Folkestone.
2007-03-09 00:00:00
Staff recognised for contribution
Awards to reward Kent County Council employees were presented on Friday to celebrate the contribution staff have made above and beyond the call of duty at a Quality Service Awards ceremony.
2007-03-08 00:00:00
Help and advice on petrol problems
Drivers affected by the recent petrol contamination are being offered help and advice from Kent Trading Standards in an information pack available through Consumer Direct.
2007-03-08 00:00:00
Book a 'weald' weekend in 2008!
Local youth groups can start planning for next year already and take advantage of free accommodation available throughout 2008 at the popular Halls Green Activity Centre in Weald.
2007-03-08 00:00:00
Concern for missing man
Kent Police is concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man from Gravesend who has been missing since last night (Wednesday 7 March).
2007-03-08 00:00:00
No butts - it's time to stop smoking
Hundreds of smokers across the District are expected to stub out the smoking habit on national No Smoking Day next week.
2007-03-07 00:00:00
New surface for Herne road
Kent Highway Services is starting work to resurface two stretches of road on the A291 south of Herne Village from Monday 12 March.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Health project a success in Edenbridge
A major health project set up to boost the health and wellbeing of Edenbridge residents has been a success, a recent evaluation has shown.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Firearms incident in Greenhithe
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a firearms incident on 1 March 2007. Officers were called following reports of gunshots at around 9.20am in Carlton Avenue, Greenhithe.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Care homes urged to move quickly
Care homes owners across Kent who would like to improve their buildings or furnishings for the sake of the people in their care are being urged to apply quickly to Kent County Council for a Dignity in Care grant.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Last call for potential public speakers
Being able to speak to a group is a requirement in many people's careers and yet 75% of the population are said to be afraid of public speaking.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Complex nature of M20 crash meant delays were unavoidable
The scale and complexity of a multi-vehicle fatal accident on the M20 was responsible for the road being closed for nine hours on Wednesday 28 February, Kent Police has confirmed.
2007-03-06 00:00:00
Environment scores in Kent
Kent County Council's Environment and Regeneration team is a top scorer for the high-performance council.
2007-03-05 00:00:00
Safer motorway exit for Folkestone
Work to make a motorway exit near Folkestone safer for drivers starts on 12 March.
2007-03-05 00:00:00
Remebering the Herald of Free Enterprise 20 years on
More than 400 people attended a service in Dover yesterday (Sunday 4 March) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise.
2007-03-05 00:00:00
Secondary school places announced
The anxious wait is nearly over for more than 15,700 children as letters from Kent County Council drop onto doormats across Kent on Friday morning offering them a secondary school place for September.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Seminar on saving water
As the last hosepipe ban is being lifted across Kent this week, the focus is switching to how customers and companies can carry on saving water in their homes, especially in new developments. After one of the wettest winters on record, water industry and
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Key stage 3 results announced
Kent is celebrating very good overall Key Stage 3 results as published today in the latest school league tables. The actual test scores of pupils rose again in the county and remain above the national average.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Work begins on new walking trail in Margate
Work on the next phase of a new walking trail linking some of Thanet's cultural high spots is due to begin on Monday 5 March.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Celebrating young people's projects
Young people from Kent will gather for a gala evening on Friday 9 March to celebrate some of the county's most successful youth projects, which have received funding from Kent County Council's Youth Opportunities Fund.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
New training for care staff
A massive drive to ensure that social care workers in Kent become ever more competent, caring and professional got off to a good start when 400 care home and agency managers attended the conference to launch it.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Ashford's young people celebrate their achievements
More than 30 young people from Ashford will celebrate their recent achievements at a special presentation ceremony, hosted by Kent County Council's Kent Youth Service, on Thursday 15 March at Ashford North Youth Centre.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Community wardens give tips on how to keep warm
More than 1,000 older people in Shepway have received special information packs with hints and tips on how to keep warm.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Kent Card launch
Kent County Council will be launching the country's first pre-paid card for people who get money from their local authority to pay for services they need, on Tuesday 6 March at Brandshath Place Hotel, Fawkham Green.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
Benefit cheat's community punishment
A Swanley man who illegally claimed nearly £2,000 worth of benefits, and failed to attend interviews with Benefit Investigation Officers and a subsequent court hearing, was successfully prosecuted earlier this week.
2007-03-01 00:00:00
