Look after your neighbours
Kent Police is urging residents across the county to look after their elderly neighbours this winter.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Three charged over vehicle thefts
Officers investigating a series of burglaries in which high value vehicles are stolen have today (Wednesday 9 December) charged three men with aggravated vehicle taking without consent.
2009-12-09 00:00:00
Climate change web pages go live
To mark the launch of the Copenhagen climate summit this week, Sevenoaks District Council has re launched its climate change section on its website.
2009-12-08 00:00:00
Young people move to the culture beat
Artist Nicole Mollett's design has been chosen for the first Kent Cultural Baton, to celebrate culture in the county in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2009-12-07 00:00:00
Official opening of Greenfields Children's Centre
Children and staff at Greenfields Children's Centre are putting the finishing touches to their official opening celebration this Thursday 10 December.
2009-12-07 00:00:00
Young people can 'Jump In' to Christmas
Young people can make a splash in the run to the festive season when the Christmas Jump-In pool party comes to White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley.
2009-12-07 00:00:00
Safer schools winter tour
School children across Kent will be warned of the dangers of anti-social behaviour and underage and excessive drinking over the Christmas period in a series of roadshows.
2009-12-07 00:00:00
Amherst school is top of the class
Pupils are on top of the world at Amherst school after being given full marks by school inspectors.
2009-12-04 00:00:00
Drugs worth millions destroyed
Kent Police has hit the county’s drug dealers where it hurts and rid the streets of millions of pounds worth of drugs.
2009-12-03 00:00:00
Man remanded after body found in Canterbury
Tomas Uptas, 32, of Victoria Road, Canterbury, has been remanded in custody following his appearance before magistrates in Canterbury this morning (Thursday 3 December).
2009-12-03 00:00:00
Disability is no obstacle to achievement
Tomorrow (3 December) marks 1000 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympics and Kent's sporting talent continues to grow.
2009-12-02 00:00:00
Kent County Council criticises rail cuts
Kent County Council has condemned the government's decision to axe Maidstone and West Malling's vital direct commuter rail service to London Cannon Street.
2009-12-02 00:00:00
Reducing the harm caused by domestic abuse
Over 100 representatives from local councils, the police, health services and others attended the first ever joint Domestic Abuse Conference at the Stag Community Arts Centre, Sevenoaks, to discuss how more can be done to tackle domestic abuse.
2009-12-02 00:00:00
Duncan's flood picture makes a splash!
Duncan Dwinell's extraordinary picture of flooded Tonbridge playing fields has won top prize in a Kent County Council competition.
2009-12-01 00:00:00
If you go down to the woods today …
If you go down to the woods today - you're sure of a big surprise. At Kent County Council's Shorne Woods Country Park you'll find scores of pre-school and reception class children from the Gravesham area taking part in a unique project that allows them t
2009-12-01 00:00:00
Children talk tough at school council
Budding politicians have been getting to grips with the burning issues of the day at the Kent Primary School Children's Council.
2009-12-01 00:00:00
Officers target Christmas criminals
Kent Police has made 21 arrests and searched 20 homes across the county today (Tuesday 1 December) as part of a day of action targeting the criminals who cause the most harm at Christmas
2009-12-01 00:00:00
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Christmas should be enjoyed, but it can easily turn sour if toys and gifts are poor quality, or even worse dangerous. It's also a time when good home safety and security is especially important.
2009-11-30 00:00:00
One drink is too much for Christmas
Kent Highway Services (KHS) is warning drivers of the dangers of mixing drinking with driving this Christmas.
2009-11-30 00:00:00
Kent celebrates top team for employee services
Kent County Council, the only public sector organisation to be short-listed for the recent Pay Magazine's awards, has walked away with the Integrated Human Resources and Payroll Team prize with Jackie Turner being highly commended in the Payroll Manager o
2009-11-27 00:00:00
Painting a picture of upcoming young art
Mark Torrens, 18, from Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone has taken one of the top prizes at the John Downton Art Awards.
2009-11-27 00:00:00
Sevenoaks town parking survey results revealed
The outcome of a parking survey carried out in an area of north-west Sevenoaks town, referred to as the Hartsland area, has been published today (Friday 27 November).
2009-11-27 00:00:00
Council plucks green apple award
Sevenoaks District residents have helped the Council to win a top environmental award by supporting its 'Go Wild' projects which aim to encourage local wildlife to thrive.
2009-11-27 00:00:00
Isobel gets an iPod
Isobel Wilbourn, a St George's School student from Ramsgate, collected an iPod gift from Kent County Council as the 20,000th Kent Freedom Pass holder.
2009-11-26 00:00:00
Passing the baton to cheer on Kent's culture
The energetic event is expected to also include a relay race with Paralympian Danny Crates, performances by young people and a film screening of the shortlisted artists' work with local schools on their ideas for the artwork which will begin its journey a
2009-11-25 00:00:00
Kent Community Alcohol Partnership results
Reduced criminal damage, less people drunk or rowdy in public and increased feelings of safety. Those are the results of the Kent Community Alcohol Partnership (link opens in a new window) that has been piloted in three areas of the c
2009-11-25 00:00:00
Council gets top marks for the use of residents' money
Sevenoaks District Council has been named as the only authority in Kent to achieve the highest possible score for the efficient management and use of tax payers' money, according to Government auditors.
2009-11-25 00:00:00
Recovering the proceeds of crime
A drug dealer serving an eight-and-a-half year sentence for drug and firearms offences has been ordered to pay back a nearly a quarter of a million pounds after an investigation by Kent Police.
2009-11-25 00:00:00
Kent Top Travel jump into the breach to help out Normandy
veterans
Normandy veterans were given much needed last minute help to get to the D Day Memorial Evensong, which was being held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 25 October, when their original travel arrangements had fallen through.
2009-11-24 00:00:00
Have you seen Jane Andrews?
Kent Police is reiterating an appeal for information on the whereabouts of 42-year-old Jane Andrews.
2009-11-24 00:00:00
Kent Downs wows the world
It's official! The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the No 2 best destination globally for responsible tourism.
2009-11-23 00:00:00
Young people jump into Christmas
Young people can make a splash in the run to the festive season when the Christmas Jump-In pool party comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre.
2009-11-20 00:00:00
Christmas comes early with free parking for shoppers
Sevenoaks District Council will be making all of its car parks and all on-street parking free on two Saturdays in the run up to Christmas as part of the authority's efforts to support local businesses throughout the district.
2009-11-20 00:00:00
Kent teachers are a class act
Award-winning teachers have been praised for their inspiration and devotion in the classroom.
2009-11-19 00:00:00
M2 closed in both directions
Kent Police is advising motorists to find alternative routes following a road traffic collision on the M2 between Faversham and Sittingbourne this afternoon.
2009-11-19 00:00:00
Operation Stack no longer in place
Operation Stack was lifted in the early hours of Thursday 19 November. The M20 between junctions 11 and 12 is now open.
2009-11-19 00:00:00
20,000 youngsters go for freedom
Isobel Wilbourne, a St George's School student from Ramsgate, is the 20,000th student to receive the Kent Freedom Pass. She will be presented with a special gift from Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard when he hands over her pass.
2009-11-19 00:00:00
Operation Stack underway coastbound on the M20
Kent Police is now beginning to implement phase one of Operation Stack due to severe weather conditions affecting the Port of Dover.
2009-11-18 16:30:00
Quiz kids know their rights
The Kent final of the Consumer Challenge Quiz will take place at the Wyvern School, Ashford next week. The quiz is a national annual event that brings together Trading Standards (link opens in a new window)and schools to help students with moderate learni
2009-11-18 00:00:00
Not in my Neighbourhood campaign a success
The closure of a cannabis factory was one of the many positive results which came during the recent Not in my Neighbourhood campaign.
2009-11-18 00:00:00
Man jailed over indecent images of children
A 61-year-old man from Dartford has been sentenced today (Wednesday 18 November) at Maidstone Crown Court to 12 months in prison for making and possessing indecent images of children.
2009-11-18 00:00:00
Domestic abuse conference
Agencies from across Kent and Medway are examining the complex relationship between domestic abuse and the misuse of drugs and alcohol at a conference held at Kent Police College on Wednesday 18 November.
2009-11-18 00:00:00
Mouse tackles bullies
The school years are meant to be the best of our lives but for children and young people who are bullied it can be quite the opposite.
2009-11-17 00:00:00
Net closes in on online bullies
Some people shop online, some people search online and some people choose to bully online.
2009-11-17 00:00:00
A round-England coastal path - Kent set to lead the
way
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a round-England coastal path thanks to a 10 year, £50 million project that will be jointly led by Kent County Council's award-winning Countryside Access Service.
2009-11-16 00:00:00
Residents urged to play a part in Empty Homes week
Sevenoaks District residents are being reminded how they can help bring derelict homes back into use as part of the National Week of Action on Empty Homes, which runs from 23 to 27 November 2009.
2009-11-16 00:00:00
Security company scam warning
Kent Police are warning people to be on their guard against rogue home security companies after receiving a number of calls from worried residents.
2009-11-16 00:00:00
Backing the battle against underage sales
The UK's first accreditation scheme to help retailers deal with under-age drinks sales is being launched in Kent next week. The Kent Community Alcohol Partnership - the largest of its kind in the UK - is launching the scheme as a visible sign in communiti
2009-11-16 00:00:00
Kent engineer wins prestigious international award
Iftikhar Khan, who worked as an engineer for Kent County Council for over 10 years and whose family still live in the county, has been awarded the International Medal by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (link opens in a new win
2009-11-16 00:00:00
Save our sparrows-make your own wildlife haven
You can create your own haven for wildlife using a new step-by-step online guide. That way you could encourage the survival of endangered species of animals, birds and insects.
2009-11-13 00:00:00
