Blighs improvements get underway
Work is now underway to develop a corner of Blighs in Sevenoaks town, which when completed late this year will provide retail, restaurant and business space.
2006-04-26 00:00:00
Three men sought following the murder of 18-year-old in Sheerness
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a young man in Sheerness on Friday have released descriptions of three men they want to talk to in connection with the murder, which is being treated as racially motivated.
2006-04-25 00:00:00
Young man murdered in Sheerness
Kent Police has released the name of a young man who was fatally stabbed in Sheerness on Friday. He was 18-year-old Christopher Ugochukwu Benedict Alaneme. Christopher was also known as Christian Roberts, or Chris to his friends, and lived local
2006-04-25 00:00:00
Marathon success helps local children
Social worker Carol Mason is celebrating this week after raising more than £500 for children by running the London Marathon.
2006-04-25 00:00:00
Edenbridge steps back in time
Some older Edenbridge residents will be taking a trip back in time later this week when an innovative performance of war time stories, collected from across the area, comes to the town.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Man fatally stabbed in Sheerness
Police are questioning two men after the fatal stabbing of a young local man in the centre of Sheerness. Another man was injured in the incident and remains in hospital where his condition is described as serious.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Securitas robbery - two more charged
A 27-year-old man has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 24 April, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, following the Tonbridge Securitas raid.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Man fatally stabbed in Sheerness
Police are questioning two men after the fatal stabbing of a young local man in the centre of Sheerness. Another man was injured in the incident and remains in hospital where his condition is described as serious.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Securitas robbery - two more charged
A 27-year-old man has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 24 April, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, following the Tonbridge Securitas raid.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Downton award winner announced
The winners of the fifth John Downton Awards for Young Artists were announced at an awards evening held at the County Gallery on 21 April, with the top prize going to 18 year old Matthew Perfect.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
Social worker's marathon success
Social worker Carol Mason is celebrating this week after raising more than £500 for children from Sevenoaks by running the London Marathon.
2006-04-24 00:00:00
£100,000 for youth projects in Kent
Members of the Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) have allocated £100,000 of Kent County Council funds to projects that provide things for young people to do.
2006-04-21 00:00:00
KCC fights for Kent's ambulance service
Kent County Council is fighting to save the Kent ambulance service from merger with ambulance trusts in Surrey and Sussex.
2006-04-20 00:00:00
Care services go online
Do you need help with caring for someone at home? Do you wonder if extra support might be out there for you, your parents or someone you know? Is a relative or neighbour becoming frail or confused and in need of extra assistance or maybe even thinking abo
2006-04-20 00:00:00
More money for Shepway Schemes
Three highway schemes in Shepway have got the go-ahead following a £16,000 grant from Kent County Council.
2006-04-19 00:00:00
Advice for poultry keepers
Small poultry keepers are being asked to contact the county council which is formulating a database to ensure they receive information and help quickly in the event of an outbreak of avian flu in the county.
2006-04-19 00:00:00
Pupils learn to 'talk shop'
Kent Trading Standards is launching an innovative service for Kent secondary schools to support the teaching of the citizenship curriculum and encourage students to become confident consumers.
2006-04-19 00:00:00
Fatal collision on the M2 between junctions 6 and 5
A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the M2 between Junctions 6 and 5 on the London bound carriageway at about 11pm on Thursday 13 April 2006.
2006-04-18 00:00:00
Fatal collision on the M2 between junctions 6 and 5
A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the M2 between Junctions 6 and 5 on the London bound carriageway at about 11pm on Thursday 13 April 2006.
2006-04-18 00:00:00
Council endorses new parish council for Hextable
Sevenoaks District Council has put forward a proposal for a new parish council for Hextable, which is currently part of the Swanley Town Council area.
2006-04-13 00:00:00
Relief for Hawkinge residents
Work has begun this week on a £2.5million northern relief road at Hawkinge to reduce traffic through the village.
2006-04-13 00:00:00
Creating safer communities
'We are creating safer and stronger communities' - that was the message from the Kent County Council Community Wardens at the KCC Maidstone Local Board meeting on Wednesday 12 April.
2006-04-13 00:00:00
Danger warning to Kent residents
Kent County Council Trading Standards Officers have discovered that potentially lethal extension leads may have been sold to consumers in Kent.
2006-04-13 00:00:00
KCC cash for Swale projects
Enhancements to Faversham Town Centre will be carried out with a £7,000 grant from Kent County Council.
2006-04-13 00:00:00
Sixth charge in connection with Securitas robbery
The sixth person to be charged in connection with February's Tonbridge Securitas robbery, has been remanded in custody following a court appearance this morning.
2006-04-12 00:00:00
Sixth charge in connection with Securitas robbery
The sixth person to be charged in connection with February's Tonbridge Securitas robbery, has been remanded in custody following a court appearance this morning.
2006-04-12 00:00:00
Easter bonnet contest helps launch new club
Older people in East Malling have a new club where they can go to chat, have lunch, do craft, be pampered with aromatherapy or relexology, and take exercise.
2006-04-12 00:00:00
Visit gives students insight
Twenty sixth-formers in Ashford gained an extra insight this week into what living with a learning disability is like thanks to a visit from the Ashford Community Learning Disability Team.
2006-04-12 00:00:00
Peerage for Sir Sandy
Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, former Leader of Kent County Council, is to become a working peer.
2006-04-11 00:00:00
Local residents awarded for 'Taking a Stand' against crime
Five residents from the Sevenoaks District nominated for a national ‘Taking a Stand’ award have scooped the prestigious honour and received £1,000 each towards improving their communities.
2006-04-11 00:00:00
Kent Karrier service
Kent County Council has helped to provide a new bus to expand the Kent Karrier service which is now in operation in the Canterbury district. KCC is sharing the cost in partnership with Canterbury City Council and the new vehicle will allow additional jou
2006-04-11 00:00:00
Discover history on your doorstep
Easy access trails have been launched by Kent County Council to help people discover the fascinating stories behind seven of Kent's historic fortified towns and sites.
2006-04-10 00:00:00
It's snow problem for Kent Highway Services
Last night's heavy snowfall may not have been predicted, but Kent Highway Services was on hand to issue the alert and responded with continual salting and ploughing across south west Kent.
2006-04-10 00:00:00
KCC warden goes fishing for the community
Young people in Kemsley have fallen hook, line and sinker for a new fishing club set up to bring the village closer together.
2006-04-10 00:00:00
KCC cash for Tunbridge Wells
Kent County Council has been busy giving money to local community projects this year with grants from Tunbridge Wells Local Board.
2006-04-07 00:00:00
KCC grants for Thanet
A new coffee shop to promote community development and help disadvantaged people increase their job skills is being set-up in Margate with a £3,300 boost from Kent County Council.
2006-04-06 00:00:00
Money for Dover projects
A new community centre in Cross Links, an Aylesham pre-school and a medieval festival in Sandwich are just three of the Dover causes to benefit from Kent County Council funding.
2006-04-06 00:00:00
Sevenoaks' community projects get a boost
Kent County Council has been busy giving money to local community projects this year with grants from Sevenoaks Local Board.
2006-04-06 00:00:00
Tunbridge Wells public meeting - 27 April
The next public meeting of Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board is to take place in Tunbridge Wells Library, Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday 27 April at 6.30pm.
2006-04-06 00:00:00
Climate change - what Thanet can do about it
The growing effects of climate change could have a devastating effect on Kent's coastal towns if no action is taken but what can the people of Thanet do to protect themselves and their environment for future generations?
2006-04-06 00:00:00
Have you tried car sharing yet?
"We carshare two days a week - we find it an easy and effective way to save on petrol and parking and play our part in reducing the number of cars on the road"
2006-04-05 00:00:00
Kent Police Authority introduces victims' code
Kent Police Authority is pledging to keep victims of crime informed throughout their case by introducing a new code of practice from Monday 3 April.
2006-04-04 00:00:00
Kent Police Authority introduces victims' code
Kent Police Authority is pledging to keep victims of crime informed throughout their case by introducing a new code of practice from Monday 3 April.
2006-04-04 00:00:00
New library for Newington
Staff at Newington Library have arranged informal drop-in sessions for residents to find out more about the new library.
2006-04-04 00:00:00
