Reuniting people with their property
Members of the public who have had possessions stolen are invited to come along and see if they can identify any of their property. The event is taking place at the old Rainham Police Station* on Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February
2006-02-10 00:00:00
Tourism leaders visit Kent
Tourism has a major part to play in bringing people closer together in the modern world and fostering greater understanding and tolerance of different cultures.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Local Board listens to primary pleas
More than 120 concerned residents attended Tuesday's meeting of Kent County Council's Dover Local Board to hear the latest news about a possible primary school reorganisation across the district.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Search for funds starts here
A dedicated website to help Kent's charities and community groups search for funds has gone live.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Vive le tour!
Kent is to welcome back one of the world's great sporting events next summer when the Tour De France cycle race speeds through the County from the London borders to Canterbury.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Award winners
PCSO Ron Stevens receives his award in recognition of his commitment and professionalism. Ron has developed his role to such an extent that his knowledge and understanding has assisted in the development of training for fellow PCSOs around the County. He
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Pub closed under anti-social behaviour act
Sittingbourne Magistrates Court has ordered the two-month closure of the Shire Horse pub, Canterbury Road, Murston.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Alcohol misuse enforcement campaign
In November 2005 Kent Police launched its campaign to tackle alcohol misuse in line with a nationwide scheme run by the Home Office.
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Award winners
PCSO Ron Stevens receives his award in recognition of his commitment and professionalism. Ron has developed his role to such an extent that his knowledge and understanding has assisted in the development of training for fellow PCSOs around the County. He
2006-02-09 00:00:00
Rugby club gets £500 boost
Folkestone Rugby Club has been given £500 to help children who otherwise would not be able to afford to play the sport.
2006-02-08 00:00:00
StartRite Kindergarten re-opens
Young children in Higham are having their kindergarten re-opened after more than six months thanks to Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board.
2006-02-08 00:00:00
Top marks for Maidstone students
Students in Maidstone are achieving a higher percentage of GCSE A*-C grades than the county or national average.
2006-02-08 00:00:00
Turner rethink to unlock full potential
The latest estimate for building the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery alongside the harbour wall at Margate is approaching £50 million - an increase of £20 million on the last estimate. Given the need to ensure the scheme is affordable and an e
2006-02-08 00:00:00
Construction skills drive for jobs
Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 8 February, 12 noon to 2.30pm (speeches at 12.30pm)
2006-02-07 00:00:00
St Joseph's walks to success
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Broadstairs held a special assembly on Friday to celebrate the rise in the number of children walking as part of Walk to School Week from 28% to 53%. The healthier and safer option to get to school also means a reduc
2006-02-07 00:00:00
It pays to have your say
Kent County Council and Ashford Borough Council teamed up last night to give residents the opportunity to learn and have their say about council funding and services at a meeting of the KCC Ashford Local Board.
2006-02-07 00:00:00
Major survey of health in Kent
How many of us in Kent take enough exercise? How many of us are overweight? Who smokes and how much? How do we get to work? How many of us are carers?
2006-02-07 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents lead the way
Edenbridge residents who want to get fitter in 2006 can take part in free weekly health walks led by trained local people.
2006-02-06 00:00:00
Kent primed for strategy
Kent County Council Cabinet Members have today given the green light to the much anticipated Kent Primary Strategy.
2006-02-06 00:00:00
Serious assault in Gillingham
Lee Bullen, aged 21 from Gillingham has been charged with murder. This follows an incident on Friday 3 February in Goudhurst Road, Gillingham which resulted in the death of 23-year-old Drew Shepherd.
2006-02-06 00:00:00
M20 crash arrest
A man has been arrested and released on bail after a fatal collision which occured on the M20 between junctions 10 and 11 on Friday 3 February 2006.
2006-02-06 00:00:00
Two men remanded on murder charge
Two men from Folkestone have appeared before magistrates this morning jointly charged with the murder of a man in the town a week ago.
2006-02-06 00:00:00
Take a walk in the woods
Two keen walkers have been given an extra spring in their step by Kent County Council.
2006-02-03 00:00:00
Man appears in court on child sex offences
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Sittingbourne magistrates today charged with a number of sex offences involving children.
2006-02-03 00:00:00
Prolific burglars sentenced
Two men who committed more than 170 burglaries and stole over £1.9 million worth of high value cars and television equipment in a two-month period were sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court this week.
2006-02-03 00:00:00
Man appears in court on child sex offences
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Sittingbourne magistrates today charged with a number of sex offences involving children.
2006-02-03 00:00:00
Deadline day approaches for Swanley and Hextable residents
There are just over two weeks left for Swanley and Hextable residents to have their say on local parish council arrangements and responsibilities as the deadline for responses to a consultation survey sent out approaches.
2006-02-02 00:00:00
Road safety volunteer wins top award
A volunteer from Kent County Council's Kerbcraft road safety scheme has been named Volunteer of the Year at the National Kerbcraft Conference in Birmingham.
2006-02-02 00:00:00
Thanet projects get £609,000
Local projects in Thanet are to get a £609,000 boost from Kent County Council.
2006-02-01 00:00:00
Fresh appeal for information following the murder of Vera and Terry Martin
Detectives are making a fresh appeal for help today from the public, exactly one week after the bodies of Terry and Vera Martin were found with multiple injuries at their home in Abbey Street, Faversham.
2006-02-01 00:00:00
Make it snappy for SNAP tickets
Young clubbers in the area can get their tickets for the birthday special Valentines SNAP night as they go on sale from Sevenoaks Leisure Centre reception this week.
2006-01-31 00:00:00
Five more specialist schools for Kent
Kent's specialist schools were given a boost today after the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) announced another five schools have been awarded specialist status. Today's news means the number of specialist schools in the county has risen to 77 o
2006-01-31 00:00:00
29 arrested in drugs crime crackdown
Kent Police has arrested 29 people and seized a substantial amount of drugs and stolen property in a series of simultaneous and targeted early morning raids.
2006-01-31 00:00:00
How does KCC spend your money?
Kent County Council's proposed budget for 2006/7 will be presented at the next KCC Sevenoaks Local Board meeting.
2006-01-30 00:00:00
Man charged with murder of elderly couple
A 21-year-old man has appeared before magistrates in Sittingbourne this morning charged with the murders of an elderly married couple from Faversham.
2006-01-30 00:00:00
Man found guilty of manslaughter
Nowbahar Bahar, 22, from Harmer Street, Gravesend was found guilty of manslaughter at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 26 January 2006.
2006-01-30 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents offered peace of mind
Edenbridge residents will have access to a range of information on mental and emotional health issues from next month thanks to an innovative new drop-in information centre in the town.
2006-01-27 00:00:00
Health check at Tunbridge Wells Local Board
Health and improving well-being top the agenda at the first public meeting of Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board of 2006.
2006-01-27 00:00:00
Kent well on target for recycling
Kent residents are well on the way to reaching the county's recycling target this year.
2006-01-26 00:00:00
All the fund of the fair
The south east's biggest funding fair takes place at the Ramada Hotel, Hollingbourne, near Maidstone, on Tuesday 7 February.
2006-01-26 00:00:00
Faversham double murder
Post mortem examinations are likely to take place later today on the bodies of an elderly married couple who were found murdered in their home in Faversham.
2006-01-26 00:00:00
More people reporting crime
Kent Police’s commitment to listening to the public is thought to be a significant factor in a rise in the number of crimes reported from July to September last year.
2006-01-26 00:00:00
Young people speak up at Thanet Local Board
Members of Kent County Council Thanet Local Board are now top of the class on youth issues in the area, following their first meeting of 2006.
2006-01-25 00:00:00
Have a ball at the Duke of Edinburgh's Award 50th
To celebrate 50 years of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Kent County Council and the County Panel for Kent are holding a celebration ball at the Kent Showground, near Maidstone on Saturday 18 February. Tickets are £40 per person, with concessions for
2006-01-25 00:00:00
Taking the right stepz
Swanley’s over 50s can put their dancing shoes on when a one-off dance taster session is held in the town next Monday (30 January) as part of an exciting new project.
2006-01-24 00:00:00
Affordable housing on the horizon
Sevenoaks residents looking to get on the first rung of the housing ladder could benefit from some new affordable housing in the Greatness area of the town.
2006-01-23 00:00:00
Don't give our refuse collectors an unwanted surprise
The Council is reminding residents not to put sharp objects in their domestic waste as they pose a serious danger to the Council's refuse collectors.
2006-01-23 00:00:00
Wheelie good meeting
BMX fanatics from Gravesham rode into town to give members of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board a display of their latest trick - raising £25,000 to enhance Cascades skate park.
2006-01-23 00:00:00
