60s star drums up musical interest in Swanley
Over 200 children from White Oak School in Swanley felt the rhythm when a chart legend gave them a musical lesson.
2006-06-05 00:00:00
TV Licence rules "not fair and not right"
Many old people in care homes are being deprived of television in their rooms because of "punitive" rules on TV licences - whereas prisoners can have TV in their cells without any need for a licence, Kent County Council reveals today.
2006-06-05 00:00:00
Proposals to reduce surplus places in Maidstone primary
schools
Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (Thursday 8 June) to consider three proposals to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in Maidstone.
2006-06-05 00:00:00
Let's get equal
Kent County Council is asking disabled people what it should do to promote equality and help end discrimination.
2006-06-05 00:00:00
Time2Give project launch
Date and time: Tuesday 13 June 2006, 10:30am to 11:30am. Photo opportunity 11:00am to 11:30am
2006-06-02 00:00:00
£98,800 boost for Tunbridge Wells projects
Forty community projects across the Tunbridge Wells district benefited from £98,800 grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year.
2006-06-02 00:00:00
Accident and fire victims get KCC support
Losing your beloved home and possessions to a fire is one of many people's greatest fears but, if this nightmare comes true, who will support you through the harrowing aftermath?
2006-06-02 00:00:00
Local Board funding for hospice
Members of Kent County Council Ashford Local Board have donated £4,500 to the Pilgrims Hospice Ashford.
2006-06-02 00:00:00
£3,000 boost for Cliffsend Youth Club
Children and teenagers in Cliffsend are celebrating the launch of a fun-packed new youth club this week, set up with help from Kent County Council.
2006-06-02 00:00:00
Kent still Garden of England
Kent will still be regarded as the number one "Garden of England" despite a spot poll by a satellite TV channel voting North Yorkshire to the title.
2006-06-01 00:00:00
New school for Dartford
Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board will meet next week to decide whether a public consultation should start on a proposed new primary school for Dartford.
2006-06-01 00:00:00
Ashford ring road scheme goes on show
Bold plans are being unveiled to open up Ashford's town centre with a £10million makeover for the ring road.
2006-06-01 00:00:00
Cash machine gangs flee empty handed
Kent Police is investigating two cash machine raids that occurred just minutes apart at separate locations in the county.
2006-05-31 00:00:00
Tour of Britain cycle race
Kent County Council is delighted to be lending its support to the 2006 Tour of Britain cycle race.
2006-05-31 00:00:00
Kent schools to start random drug testing
Kent County Council is set to be the first authority in England to pilot a pioneering random drug-testing programme in a number of secondary schools.
2006-05-30 00:00:00
It's all under control
Building control users across Kent have rated Sevenoaks District Council's Building Control service as the best they have come into contact with a recent survey shows.
2006-05-26 00:00:00
Missing teenagers found
A teenage girl who was missing from the Dover area since 14 May has been found safe and well this morning (Friday 26 May) at an address in Southall, London.
2006-05-26 00:00:00
21-year-old jailed for manslaughter of two adults and a child
Sam Daniel Benn, aged 21 (dob 4/8/84), was today sentenced for the manslaughter of Rikki Sheehan aged 27, Paul Arnold aged 34 and Charlie Sheehan aged 2, in Chatham, on Friday 18 March 2005.
2006-05-26 00:00:00
NIACE award for adult learner
Kelly Collins from Sheerness has been presented with a NIACE Individual Learners Award at the National Awards Ceremony in Dorking, Surrey.
2006-05-26 00:00:00
Music on the menu thanks to Kent libraries
Kent County Council's libraries have increased the range and diversity of online services available to library customers, with the addition of an extensive classical music collection.
2006-05-26 00:00:00
Sandwich's rising STARR
Plans for a new community centre in Sandwich, extra parking spaces and a public footpath linking the north and south parts of the town are all being given a boost, thanks to an £85,400 grant from Kent County Council.
2006-05-25 00:00:00
Great walks in the Kent countryside
Eighteen circular walks in beautiful Kent locations are included in a new pack full of ideas for great days out in the countryside.
2006-05-25 00:00:00
£200,000 sports boost for Hayesbrook
Date and time: Thursday 25 May, 2pm to 3:30pm (speeches at 2:15pm, sports activities at 2:30pm)
2006-05-25 00:00:00
Community warden's soccer success for Westgate
With World Cup fever upon us, youngsters in Westgate-On-Sea now have a chance to bend it like Beckham with a new youth football club.
2006-05-25 00:00:00
Community benefits from volunteering
Come along to Kent County Council's Sevenoaks Local Board public meeting on Wednesday 7 June, for an insight into how volunteering benefits your local community. Community groups will also be able to find out how to apply for money available through grant
2006-05-25 00:00:00
Hat trick for Kent's new Chairman
A former Chairman of Shepway District Council and Mayor of Lydd for seven years, Frederick Wood-Brignall today made it a hat trick of achievements when he was elected as the new Chairman of Kent County Council.
2006-05-25 00:00:00
In good health
Free cholesterol and blood pressure checks, yoga sessions and specialist talks on a range of health topics will all be on offer when a unique health fair visits Sevenoaks next month.
2006-05-25 00:00:00
See sense and save lives - hand in knives
People who carry knives are being urged to hand over dangerous weapons as part of a nationwide knife amnesty
2006-05-24 00:00:00
CCTV images released of potential witnesses following the death of Christopher Alaneme
Kent Police is releasing CCTV images of potential witnesses officers would like to speak to in relation to the investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme and the attempted murder of another man. The people in the images may
2006-05-24 00:00:00
Projects singled out by LGA
Two pioneering projects by Kent County Council have been singled out for recognition by the Local Government Association (LGA) (link opens in a new window).
2006-05-23 00:00:00
Delivering arts to the county
The creativity of people in Kent is on display as part of the First Class Post exhibition organised by Kent County Council's Cultural Development Unit and aimed at highlighting diverse communities across the county. The exhibitions are running at the libr
2006-05-23 00:00:00
Gypsy and traveller sites report discussed
A report by councillors from across Kent into the provision of gypsy and traveller sites in the county was discussed by Kent County Council Cabinet yesterday.
2006-05-23 00:00:00
Lively debate on climate change
In the last six weeks Kent has seen heavy snow, a mini heatwave, rain, wind and thunder storms - are these just weather extremes or the result of climate change?
2006-05-23 00:00:00
Working together to reduce race hate crime
People suffering from race hate crime can now speak out by contacting the 24-hour racial incident number 0800 138 1624.
2006-05-22 00:00:00
Keeping an eye on the District
Sevenoaks District's CCTV system has demonstrated that it is not only effective in the fight against crime but also helps the public enjoy a safe night out, is instrumental in dealing with out-of-hours emergencies and even helps to inform residents of loc
2006-05-22 00:00:00
Slow down on Stone Street
Safety improvement work on a main road between Canterbury and Folkestone is nearing completion.
2006-05-22 00:00:00
Hands off our trains
Commuter groups have welcomed Kent County Council's resounding red light to proposals for London Mayor Ken Livingstone to take over Kent's commuter train services.
2006-05-22 00:00:00
Happy birthday Dartford Library!
Date and time: Wednesday 31 May, 10:30am to 2pm (10:30am Children's Story Time; 11:30 - 12pm Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time; 12:30pm Official reception with speeches)
2006-05-19 00:00:00
Get active for Adult Learners' Week
Improving your health and leading a fitter lifestyle will be the focus of a number of events taking place during Adult Learners' Week running from 20 to 26 May.
2006-05-19 00:00:00
Fun in Foster Care Fortnight
Children in foster care in East Kent, foster carers and their families, and staff from Kent County Council's fostering service have been having fun to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight.
2006-05-19 00:00:00
Double tops for drivers
Two main A roads south of Maidstone are being strengthened to make driving better for all road users.
2006-05-19 00:00:00
New future for Horizons
People with a learning disability in Sevenoaks and Edenbridge and their relatives and carers are being asked what sort of services they would like in the future.
2006-05-19 00:00:00
Cash boost for buses in east Kent
A £1.4 million investment to improve transport links between Dover, Deal, Sandwich and Canterbury should encourage more local people to hop on board buses.
2006-05-19 00:00:00
The show goes on
Work is well underway to investigate a proposal put to Sevenoaks District Council by the Sevenoaks Playhouse and Barratt to redevelop the theatre site.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Don't let it go to waste!
For residents of the District who want to help their plants endure what could be a dry summer in the coming months the answer could be in their own back garden.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Edenbridge gets in the mood for dancing
A one-off special event is set to evoke the magical era of afternoon tea dances in Edenbridge next month.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Last minute offer of free accommodation for youth groups
Local youth groups in the District can take advantage of a last minute opportunity to spend five action packed days at Halls Green Adventure Centre in Weald for free later this summer.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Do you want to be in our team?
Young people from across the District have the opportunity to shape the activities and services youth projects in the area provide as part of an exciting new Project Team that is being formed.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Murder of Terry Edmonds - cctv images released
Kent Police is today releasing CCTV footage and photographs that show murdered teenager Terry Edmonds walking out of Tunbridge Wells railway station at 6.20pm on Easter Monday 17 April, the last day she was seen.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
KCC grants for Canterbury
Kent County Council is pledging £10,000 to support proposed plans for a new Community Hall and Youth Centre in Sturry.
2006-05-18 00:00:00
Gypsy and traveller sites: the future
A report by councillors from across Kent into the provision of gypsy and traveller sites in the county will be discussed by Kent County Council Cabinet on Monday 22 May and full council on Thursday 25 May.
2006-05-17 00:00:00
Ashford plugs water saving
'Save water' will be the main message plugged by the Ashford Water Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend.
2006-05-17 00:00:00
Council cleaners sweep up
Sevenoaks District is streets ahead of the rest when it comes to having the cleanest roads in the country.
2006-05-16 00:00:00
Help the developing world get a better deal
Local people who are interested in supporting Fairtrade locally can attend the Annual General Meeting of the Sevenoaks Fairtrade Network next week.
2006-05-16 00:00:00
Proposals to reduce surplus places in Tonbridge and
Malling
Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (18 May) to consider two proposals to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in Tonbridge and Malling.
2006-05-15 00:00:00
