Two further arrests in hunt for armed gang
Police have made two further arrests in their hunt for the armed gang who staged a multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge.
2006-02-25 14:00:00
Detectives piece together the events of Tuesday night
A clearer picture is emerging of what happened to the Dixon family in the hours before the multi-million pound robbery from the Tonbridge Securitas depot.
2006-02-25 09:20:00
Detectives piece together the events of Tuesday night
A clearer picture is emerging of what happened to the Dixon family in the hours before the multi-million pound robbery from the Tonbridge Securitas depot.
2006-02-25 09:20:00
Securitas depot robbery - third arrest
Police investigating the multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge on Wednesday are questioning three people today.
2006-02-24 21:00:00
Securitas depot robbery - third arrest
Police investigating the multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge on Wednesday are questioning three people today.
2006-02-24 21:00:00
Securitas depot robbery - third arrest
Police investigating the multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge on Wednesday are questioning three people today.
2006-02-24 21:00:00
Cash found in van
Crime Scene Investigators with the Ford Transit found in Ashford
2006-02-24 18:45:00
White Ford transit linked to Securitas depot robbery
Information provided by a member of the public has led to the recovery of a white Ford Transit van from a car park in Ashford which Kent Police officers are linking to the armed robbery investigation.
2006-02-24 17:00:00
White Ford transit linked to Securitas depot robbery
Information provided by a member of the public has led to the recovery of a white Ford Transit van from a car park in Ashford which Kent Police officers are linking to the armed robbery investigation.
2006-02-24 17:00:00
Do you know this man?
E-fit of gang member who posed as a police officer
2006-02-24 13:30:00
Do you know this man?
E-fit of gang member who posed as a police officer
2006-02-24 13:30:00
Shepway projects get £34,000
Local projects in Shepway are to get a £34,000 boost from Kent County Council.
2006-02-24 00:00:00
Dover youth projects get a KCC bonus
Youth initiatives throughout Dover will be getting a £50,000 boost from Kent County Council.
2006-02-24 00:00:00
Are Tonbridge and Malling students top of the class?
How are young people in the Tonbridge and Malling borough faring in primary education and GCSE results compared to students in the county and across the country?
2006-02-24 00:00:00
Crime reduction does pay for Swale residents
Having Kent Community Wardens and Police Community Support Officers patrolling the streets of Swale is helping diminish the fear of crime and prevent anti-social behaviour.
2006-02-24 00:00:00
Armed gang robs security depot of millions of pounds
Kent Police is appealing for the public's help after an armed gang abducted a manager and his family and then robbed a security depot of millions of pounds of cash.
2006-02-23 21:00:00
Average Council Tax increase set at 2 pence a day
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed a budget for the coming financial year, which includes its share of the Council Tax charge set at an average of £153, an increase of £7.20 a year or an additional 2 pence a day.
2006-02-23 00:00:00
'Our Dartford' memories
To celebrate the 90th Birthday of Dartford Library, people are being invited to record their memories of Dartford in special memory books.
2006-02-23 00:00:00
Landlords advised to get their house in order
A new housing law that comes into effect in early April that could impact on some landlords in the District was discussed at Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet meeting last week (Thursday 16 February).
2006-02-22 00:00:00
Keeping the standards up
A new housing standards system that replaces existing legislation and gives the Council greater power to deal with sub-standard housing was presented at Sevenoaks District Council’s Cabinet meeting last week (Thursday 16 February).
2006-02-22 00:00:00
De-stress and refresh at lunch!
Swanley residents or people working in Swanley who feel tired and in need of refreshment after a morning at work could have the answer right on their doorstep - the Lunchtime Work Walk!
2006-02-22 00:00:00
Armed gang steal cash haul from security depot
Detectives from Kent Police’s serious and organised crime unit are hunting an armed gang who stole a substantial amount of cash from a security depot in Tonbridge during the night (Wednesday 22 February 2006).
2006-02-22 00:00:00
Armed gang steal millions after abducting security manager and his family
Kent Police’s serious and organised crime unit is appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery at the Securitas security depot in Vale Road, Tonbridge, in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 22 February, in which millions
2006-02-22 00:00:00
New parking charges introduced
New parking charges in the District will come into effect from Saturday 1 April after they were agreed at Sevenoaks District Council’s Cabinet meeting last week (Thursday 16 February).
2006-02-21 00:00:00
Kent delivers 4.75% council tax
In the light of the most derisory central government settlement awarded to Kent County Council in recent years, the Leader, Paul Carter, told the authority's budget meeting that keeping council tax below 5% had been one of the most daunting battles he had
2006-02-21 00:00:00
Local Board is community centred
Grants totalling £13,000 from Kent County Council have helped transform a Canterbury Community Centre, making it brighter and more accessible for hundreds of local residents.
2006-02-21 00:00:00
Kent leads the way in religious education
School children in Kent have access to some of the best religious education in the country according to the annual report from the county's Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE).
2006-02-20 00:00:00
Denmark Street shooting
Police investigating the fatal shooting of Ben Chantler at his home in Denmark Street, Folkestone, on Sunday 29 January have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses.
2006-02-20 00:00:00
Over 50s get the taste for dancing
Swanley’s over 50s can take to the dance floor on a regular basis to help improve their fitness following a successful taster session for an exciting new dance project.
2006-02-17 00:00:00
Fun for all the family
A summer calendar of fun-packed events has been planned by the team at the Canterbury Environmental Education Centre (CEEC) following last year's successful open days.
2006-02-17 00:00:00
Council tax webcast
Tune in to the County Council webcast on Monday 20 February to watch live discussions about the level of council tax for 2006/07.
2006-02-17 00:00:00
Ofsted praise Challock Primary
Staff, children and governors at Challock Primary School near Ashford continue to celebrate after receiving a very impressive Ofsted report.
2006-02-16 00:00:00
Swanley parents can push on
Swanley parents who have young children and want to lead a more active lifestyle can take part in free weekly walks that begin next week.
2006-02-15 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents have it sewn up
Kind hearted members of the Edenbridge Older Lifestyles Group recently presented hand knitted clothing and blankets to the Special Baby Unit at Pembury Hospital.
2006-02-15 00:00:00
Who can dig up your roads?
The issue of who can dig up roads in Sevenoaks was addressed head on at Kent County Council's Sevenoaks Local Board meeting which was held on Wednesday night.
2006-02-15 00:00:00
KPA announces next year's policing budget
The Kent Police Authority (KPA) today announced its policing budget for the next year as £247.3 million. A police council tax rise was also agreed of 4.95%, the equivalent for a Band D council taxpayer of less than 11p a week.
2006-02-15 00:00:00
KPA announces next year's policing budget
The Kent Police Authority (KPA) today announced its policing budget for the next year as £247.3 million. A police council tax rise was also agreed of 4.95%, the equivalent for a Band D council taxpayer of less than 11p a week.
2006-02-15 00:00:00
Local Board swept away by Dover Pride
A proposed Further Education facility on the South Kent College campus, a multi-million expansion to the White Cliffs Business Park and a major sea sports centre were just three of the Dover Pride projects unveiled at this month's meeting of Kent County C
2006-02-14 00:00:00
Innovations in e-services
Innovative electronic council services and modern ways of working were the hot topic when the London Borough of Hillingdon and Kent County Council joined forces for a conference on Friday 10 February.
2006-02-14 00:00:00
Public art is granted
Kent County Council has been awarded a grant of £60,585 from the Arts Council England (ACE) for public art installations at the Kaleidoscope Project.
2006-02-13 00:00:00
Working to change lives for the better
Improve the well-being of Tunbridge Wells residents and it should lead to longer, healthier, happier lives.
2006-02-13 00:00:00
54K benefit cheat sentenced to prison
The sternest warning yet has been sent out to benefit cheats after a Swanley resident was sentenced to 15 months in prison for illegally claiming £54,459 in benefit and Income Support payments.
2006-02-13 00:00:00
Senior citizens' ticket to ride
People aged 60 and above, together with some people with disabilities, will soon be able to travel for free on any public bus throughout Kent.
2006-02-10 00:00:00
Lesbian and gay history month
February has been designated LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) History Month to celebrate the achievements of LGBT people.
2006-02-10 00:00:00
Keeping Swale safe
A chance to find out more about how authorities in the borough are working together to tackle crime tops the agenda at the forthcoming meeting of Kent County Council Swale Local Board.
2006-02-10 00:00:00
