Keep safe this Christmas
Kent Police has launched an all-out campaign to ensure Kent and Medway stays safe in the run-up to this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
2006-12-30 00:00:00
Car leaves road and damages house
Kent Police are appealing for information after a car left the road and hit a house in Mulberry Road, Gravesend just before 8.30pm on Wednesday 27 December.
2006-12-28 00:00:00
Whitfield woman praises Deal care home
A Whitfield woman has praised a home in Deal for the care it gives her husband who has dementia.
2006-12-22 00:00:00
How to have a green Christmas
Think green this festive season, and recycle, reuse and avoid waste.
2006-12-22 00:00:00
Fatal collision on M20
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road crash in which two people were killed near junction 10 of the M20 motorway shortly after 10.45pm on Thursday 21 December.
2006-12-22 00:00:00
Extra support for Linden Grove
Her Majesty's OfSTED Inspectors have spent two days visiting Linden Grove Primary School in Ashford and have concluded that the school requires 'special measures' to improve standards.
2006-12-21 00:00:00
The green way to dispose of your Christmas tree
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 garden waste collection service for free throughout January.
2006-12-21 00:00:00
Eat, drink and go walking
Walking is a great way to have fun and stay healthy over Christmas and the New Year.
2006-12-20 00:00:00
Beware a counterfeit Christmas
Don't get lured into buying counterfeit goods this Christmas - you could be buying something that is unsafe and poorly made, while funding crime at the same time.
2006-12-20 00:00:00
Cubit hits Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Westerham
The latest Operation Cubit is expected to remove as many as 25 untaxed or abandoned vehicles in Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Westerham during the current five-day blitz.
2006-12-20 00:00:00
Celebrating 82 years of being mobile
Kent County Council's mobile library service is celebrating 82 years of serving the county's readers this December.
2006-12-19 00:00:00
Battling the booze together
Kent County Council is planning a major initiative in the New Year to highlight the issue of alcohol abuse after Cabinet heard that nationally it costs the NHS about £1.7 billion a year and leads to thousands of early deaths.
2006-12-19 00:00:00
Planning for the future
Residents who want to shape an important plan that sets out the priorities for many local services over the next three years, are being reminded they have just under a month left to do so.
2006-12-19 00:00:00
Combined efforts to freshen Dover air
All agencies in the district need to work together to improve air quality throughout Dover that was the message at Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum's first meeting.
2006-12-19 00:00:00
New salt lorries ready for action
Kent's brand new fleet of road salting lorries is ready in case of snow this winter.
2006-12-18 00:00:00
KCC opening hours for Christmas
Kent County Council is continuing to provide services over Christmas and New Year. Residents can find details online at www.kent.gov.uk or by calling 08458 247 247.
2006-12-18 00:00:00
Boxing Day hunts - avoid affected roads
Kent Police is urging people who are not involved with Boxing Day hunt gatherings to avoid roads that are likely to be affected by them.
2006-12-18 00:00:00
Chief Constable's Christmas message
At the end of an exceptional year for Kent Police I would like to wish you all a peaceful and safe Christmas.
2006-12-18 00:00:00
Kent delivers on transport
Kent County Council is celebrating an excellent rating from the Government for delivery of its first Local Transport Plan.
2006-12-18 00:00:00
School governors receive qualifications
Two recently qualified governors from Tunbridge Wells and New Romney were among those honoured at an awards dinner hosted on 23 November by KCC in recognition of the work and dedication of those involved in school governance.
2006-12-15 00:00:00
Investigation into obesity in Kent
A major investigation into obesity in Kent reported back to KCC yesterday (Thursday 14 December) with a list of recommendations for combating the problem.
2006-12-15 00:00:00
Living life to the full in Swale
Improving lives for everyone in the county was the theme of last night's KCC's Swale Local Board.
2006-12-15 00:00:00
KCC issues mini-motorbike warning
Kent's highway chief is appealing to people not to buy mini-motorbikes for Christmas presents.
2006-12-15 00:00:00
Creating better lives in Canterbury
Schemes like Kent Success, a new modern apprenticeship launched this week, demonstrate Kent County Council's commitment to helping Canterbury residents lead better and more rewarding lives.
2006-12-15 00:00:00
£25,000 cash boost for sport
Kent County Council has awarded £25,768 to five sports organisations as part of its Small Capital Grant Scheme for Sport, which helps the development of facilities in the county.
2006-12-14 00:00:00
Cliffsend Christmas treat for older residents
Elderly residents in Cliffsend will be able to get their fill of Christmas cheer at a special festive meal, with help from the Kent Community Safety Partnership.
2006-12-14 00:00:00
Petition for Rusthall zebra crossings
A petition signed by nearly 500 residents calling for zebra crossings in Rusthall has been presented to Kent County Council.
2006-12-14 00:00:00
Man charged after cocaine seized
A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs after officers found cocaine with an estimated street value of more than £200,000.
2006-12-14 00:00:00
Petition for safer Lawn Primary School
A petition signed by 185 people calling for extended railings outside Lawn Primary School in Northfleet has been presented to Kent County Council.
2006-12-14 00:00:00
Who's the best? Your chance to say
Have you been given exceptional help by someone working for Kent County Council's Children, Families and Education services?
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Elmsted gets switched on to broadband
One of the last areas in Kent without access to high-speed internet will be officially switched on to broadband this Friday 15 December.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Pioneering project for older people
A pioneering project to help older people stay well and independent is to be set up in East Kent after KCC secured £1.5 million of Government funding against competition from 105 other schemes nationwide.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Depot plan goes to minister
The highways depot scheme for Wrotham was approved today by Kent County Council's Planning Applications Committee.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
New apprenticeships scheme for Kent youth
Twenty-five young people yesterday met the man behind the scheme that is giving them a major boost into the job market.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Holiday drink driving warning
Kent County Council and Kent Police are warning drivers not to mix drinking and driving in any quantity this Christmas.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Time running out for budget consultation
Local people are being remined that they have little over a week to have their say on Sevenoaks District Council's budget for the coming year.
2006-12-13 00:00:00
Tune in to live council debates
Tune in on 13 and 14 December to watch KCC issues debated live on our website.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Council's festive office opening times
Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be some changes to Sevenoaks District Council's office opening times.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Older residents get to the 'art' of the matter
A number of older Edenbridge residents will be showing off their more creative side when their artwork is showcased at Sevenoaks Library between 12 December and 3 January.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Young clubbers get into the festive spirit
Plenty of young clubbers in the District will be getting a festive treat this weekend with the Christmas SNAP night already being a sell out.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Fraud team catch up with Kemsing benefit cheat
A benefit cheat found guilty of illegally claiming more than £4,000 in assistance has been ordered to pay £450 by Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Scanners to be used to detect knives and other weapons
Kent Police is using eight new portable metal detecting scanners to help keep public places safe for people to enjoy during the festive season.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Research shows residents are on their best behaviour
Residents of the District feel the area has one of lowest levels of anti-social behaviour in the whole of the country according to recent independent research.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
New police station to open in Medway on Saturday 16 December
A new police station for Medway will be opening on Saturday 16 December. The new building will allow us to provide a better service to the people of Medway and respond effectively to the challenges and ever-changing demands of modern policing.
2006-12-12 00:00:00
Safer Kent award winners
Community wardens, policy community support officers, a neighbourhood watch co-ordinator and a special constable were all recognised at the Safer Kent awards held on 28 November.
2006-12-11 00:00:00
Justice for older people
Too many chronically-ill older people are being forced to pay for their own care when the NHS should be picking up the bill, KCC Leader Paul Carter says.
2006-12-11 00:00:00
Safer surface for York Street
Resurfacing work begins this week on the A256 York Street, Dover, to try and make the road safer leading up to the Folkestone Road roundabout.
2006-12-11 00:00:00
Simple steps to stay safe at Christmas
People across Kent can enjoy a safe and happy Christmas if they take a few simple precautions to keep criminals at bay.
2006-12-11 00:00:00
Simple steps to stay safe at Christmas
People across Kent can enjoy a safe and happy Christmas if they take a few simple precautions to keep criminals at bay.
2006-12-11 00:00:00
Kent sport in the top spot
Seven top sportsmen and women from Kent have been recognised at the BBC South East Sports Awards for 2006.
2006-12-08 00:00:00
Kelly Holmes supports future sports stars
Patron of the Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games Dame Kelly Holmes yesterday (7 December) helped relaunch Kent County Council's FANS Scheme, an initiative to support elite athletes in the county with free access to training, facilities and sports treatment
2006-12-08 00:00:00
Kent's history brought to life
As part of a series of Time Talks arranged by Kent County Council's Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone Library and Maidstone Museum, National Trust historian Paul Meredith will give a talk about Smallhythe Place, once the home of the famous Victorian a
2006-12-08 00:00:00
Store manager given KCC award for supporting
employee
Joe Hunt, manager of Woolworths store in Sevenoaks, has been presented with an Employer of Excellence award for the support and training he has given a vulnerable member of staff.
2006-12-08 00:00:00
Milestone for Milestone School
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds officially began the £6 million building project at Milestone School in Longfield on Wednesday.
2006-12-08 00:00:00
Christmas and New year refuse collection arrangements
Over the Christmas and New Year holiday period there will be some changes to your domestic refuse and recycling and garden waste collection days.
2006-12-08 00:00:00
