Speaking the language of learning
Being independent and becoming part of a local community can be difficult for those whose first language is not English.
2006-08-10 00:00:00
Collision on M20 junction 6
One person has died and another injured after a serious road traffic collision on the M20 at around 2.45pm on Wednesday 9 August.
2006-08-09 16:30:00
£70,000 cash boost for sport
Kent County Council has allocated more than £71,000 to 10 sports organisations as part of its Small Capital Grant Scheme for Sport to help in the development of sports facilities in the county.
2006-08-09 00:00:00
Sporting opportunity at the Youth Zone!
The Youth Zone will be offering a week full of sports and games as it enters its third week next Monday (14 August).
2006-08-09 00:00:00
Green light for new police station at Northfleet
The Kent Police Authority and RHK Consortium have just signed a multi-million pound contract to build a new police operations centre at Thamesway, Northfleet.
2006-08-09 00:00:00
Dawn operation to crack drug dealing networks
Kent Police has arrested 12 people in Thanet this morning on suspicion of drug dealing. Two other arrests were made at addresses in London.
2006-08-09 00:00:00
A leap for the community
A Kent County Council Community Warden has made a daring tandem parachute jump to help raise money for the local communities she looks after.
2006-08-08 00:00:00
Life's a beach!
A group of young people from Swanley were TV stars for the day when they took part in a national dance festival last month.
2006-08-08 00:00:00
Take the EZ STEPZ to fitness at Edenbridge
A pilot dance project in Edenbridge has proved such a hit that it has been extended giving even more local residents the chance to join in with professional dancers and get fit.
2006-08-08 00:00:00
Overwhelming public response to Playhouse consultation
It has been less than a week since consultation began but already residents of the District have been having their say on the future of the Sevenoaks Playhouse building in their droves.
2006-08-08 00:00:00
Festival of folk music at seaside town
Kent County Council has provided £10,000 through its Partnership Funding Awards to Arts Organisations to support Broadstairs Folk Week (link opens in a new window), which begins on Friday 11 August and will welcome hundreds of artists and folk fans t
2006-08-08 00:00:00
No escape for counterfeit DVD seller
Having failed to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court earlier this year charged with possessing counterfeit DVDs in Swanley, Hung Tai Chen was subsequently convicted for similar offences in London on 17 July 2006, and received an additional sentence of
2006-08-07 00:00:00
Curtain up on Thanet's future
Supporting economic regeneration, boosting tourism and reducing social deprivation are just some of the ambitious goals for Thanet's future set by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter.
2006-08-07 00:00:00
Cutting waste
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to sign up to an innovative plan that aims to dramatically increase household recycling and minimise household waste over the next two decades.
2006-08-07 00:00:00
Youth Zone gets into the carnival atmosphere!
The Youth Zone will be offering children and young people even more fun and games as it moves into its second week today.
2006-08-07 00:00:00
Council agrees new on-the-spot fines to tackle neighbourhood nuisances
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to adopt new powers to hand out on-the-spot fines to those caught littering, fly posting, carrying out graffiti, failing to keep their dogs under control and making a neighbourhood noise nuisance.
2006-08-07 00:00:00
Green Flag For Eastchurch School
After achieving a Green Eco-Schools Flag for the fourth time, Eastchurch CEP School in Sheerness has now been awarded the accolade permanently, one of only three Kent schools to have done this.
2006-08-07 00:00:00
New centre for disabled children gets go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for a new centre that will provide support for disabled children and their families in east Kent.
2006-08-03 00:00:00
Don't let this be a sign of the times
Kent Highway Services is issuing an appeal after road signs were stolen, which could potentially endanger life. On two occasions No Entry signs at the end of slip roads leading onto the A299 Thanet Way have been removed, which could lead to traffic ente
2006-08-03 00:00:00
Wardens score with football fun
Kent County Council Community Wardens have organised a huge five -a-side football tournament in Tunbridge Wells to help stop young people getting bored this summer.
2006-08-03 00:00:00
Cash available for community projects
Nearly 65 community projects across the Thanet district have benefited from £80,000 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year.
2006-08-03 00:00:00
Take part in Kent's biggest wildlife survey
Nature lovers of all ages will be able to take part in the biggest wildlife recording survey in Kent this weekend - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August.
2006-08-03 00:00:00
Police target anti-social mini-moto riders
People who cause a nuisance by illegally riding motorbikes, mini-motos or other off-road vehicles are being targeted by Kent Police during the summer holidays as part of a national campaign to tackle this type of anti-social behaviour.
2006-08-02 00:00:00
Decision on Ashford schools proposals
Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) last week, Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds has accepted the recommendations regarding two of the Ashford Primary Strategy proposals;
2006-08-02 00:00:00
Oliver's army invades Kent
Kent County Council will present awards to the first wave of specially trained dinner ladies inspired by Jamie Oliver's Feed Me Better Campaign on Friday 4 August.
2006-08-02 00:00:00
More clues in Terry Edmonds murder inquiry
Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Terry Edmonds want the public’s help with two new clues in the inquiry.
2006-08-01 00:00:00
Kent's young people welcome European friends
Young people from Germany, France and the Ukraine arrived in Southborough on Thursday (27 July) to take part in a week of activities with fellow 13 to 16 year olds from the local area.
2006-08-01 00:00:00
Renewed appeal as Christopher Alaneme's funeral takes place
Officers investigating the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme and the attempted murder of another man are urging people to think again about what they may have seen or heard on the night of the stabbings at Sheerness in April.
2006-07-31 00:00:00
Explore Kent this summer
With the beautiful summer weather set in, now is the time to enjoy the Kent countryside.
2006-07-31 00:00:00
Summer Slam comes to Kent
Children in the county will have the chance to play football using a huge inflatable pitch, practice shooting skills as well as enjoy face painting and a whole host of activities when the annual Summer Slam event comes to 10 towns in Kent on Friday 1 Sept
2006-07-31 00:00:00
Blow from government to Kent jobless
A major bid by Kent County Council to help people on benefits back into work has been rejected by the Department for Welfare and Pensions (DWP) (link opens in a new window)despite Kent having areas of deprivation amongst the worst in the country.
2006-07-28 00:00:00
Kent asks Home Office to refund costs of merger fight
The Chief Constable and Chair of the Kent Police Authority have asked the Home Secretary to refund nearly quarter of a million pounds the force spent on fighting merger plans.
2006-07-28 00:00:00
Kent Police work with Canadian officers on child pornography arrest
Three officers from Kent Police have travelled to Canada as part of a joint operation with Canadian police that has led to the arrest and charging of a 21 year old man for possession of pornography and extortion.
2006-07-28 00:00:00
Arts funding is just the ticket
Kent County Council has awarded more than £141,000 through its annual Partnership Awards to Arts Organisations to 11 countywide arts projects.
2006-07-28 00:00:00
Architect chosen for Turner Contemporary
Internationally recognised architect David Chipperfield Architects Limited has been appointed to develop the design for the landmark gallery for Turner Contemporary in Margate, Kent County Council announced today.
2006-07-27 00:00:00
It's a record!
Its not only weather records that have been broken in the past few weeks as recently released figures show that residents of the District have achieved a new recycling record!
2006-07-27 00:00:00
Consultation starts on Kent's Waste Strategy
Kent County Council has launched a countywide public consultation on strategies for managing future waste needs. The consultation period starts on 26 July and will run for 10 weeks, closing on 4 October.
2006-07-27 00:00:00
New zebra crossing for Briary Primary
Following calls for road safety improvements by concerned parents and residents, a new zebra crossing is currently being installed outside Briary Primary School in Herne Bay.
2006-07-27 00:00:00
Fixing a hole at Northgate
Work started this week to repair a hole in the road at the junction of Northgate and New Ruttington Lane in Canterbury.
2006-07-27 00:00:00
Library staff are RaW-ly enthusiastic
Two Kent County Council library staff were given special acknowledgement for their work by the BBC yesterday (Thursday 27 July). Reader Development and Promotions Officer Heather King and Community Librarian Daren Kearl were presented with an award for th
2006-07-27 00:00:00
Shape up for a healthier lifestyle
Edenbridge residents have proved they can get themselves into shape thanks to a free weekly course that offers nutritional advice for people of all ages.
2006-07-26 00:00:00
Police seek help to find missing Margate girl
Police believe that a missing 14-year-old girl from Margate may be with a 48-year-old man either in the UK or abroad, possibly in Spain.
2006-07-26 00:00:00
SOAB discusses outcome of Ashford and Dartford
consultations
Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) met on Monday to consider advice to the Cabinet Member on proposals for school amalgamation and closures in Ashford and Dartford. This follows six weeks of consultation on recomme
2006-07-26 00:00:00
Ashford on track for a great future
The first public meeting of the Ashford Joint Board, a new initiative set up between Kent County Council and Ashford Borough Council, was told by KCC's Cabinet Member for Communities Mike Hill that he was confident the council's new targets will make the
2006-07-26 00:00:00
New crossing for Wingham high street
Pedestrians negotiating the busy High Street in Wingham will find it easier after a new zebra crossing is installed.
2006-07-26 00:00:00
Great plans for Dover
Encouraging more businesses to locate in the Dover district, providing better education for all and battling to reduce town centre congestion are just some of the ambitious goals set by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter.
2006-07-26 00:00:00
Wardens dip in to enhance pond
To the delight of excited pupils - birds, bats, bugs and even frogs and toads are now regular visitors at Eastry School thanks to local KCC Community Wardens.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Convoy put back an hour
Following the intervention of Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter a big road convoy has been put back an hour to avoid this Thursday's rush hour in Maidstone.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Cash for Sevenoaks community projects
Fifty community projects across the Sevenoaks district benefited from over £110,000 in grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Sevenoaks Playhouse
Sevenoaks District Council was recently informed of the Sevenoaks Playhouse Ltd's decision to close.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Zone is where the art is!
Children and young people can get their summer holidays off to a creative start when the exciting Youth Zone returns next week.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Local Board grants community wishes
Six grants totalling £37,000 were made by Kent County Council Tonbridge and Malling Local Board at last week's meeting (19 July).
2006-07-25 00:00:00
School's out - explore country parks
As the schools are breaking up you'll find plenty to see and do at Kent County Council's country parks.
2006-07-25 00:00:00
Local Board funds for Maidstone projects
Five grants totalling more than £30,000 were made by Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board at last week's meeting (18 July).
2006-07-24 00:00:00
