Posts Tagged ‘ County ’

Farmers hailed as ‘unsung heroes’

Although the winter so far has been more wet than cold, across Kent there is an army of more than 160 farmers who can be called on night or day to clear the county’s rural routes when and if the snow does arrive.
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Kent making strides in broadband delivery project

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January 4, 2013

Kent County Council set to “draw down” more than £9m of government funds to improve connection across the county
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County sees fall in prices

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January 4, 2013

PROPERTY prices fell slightly in Kent last year according to figures released by mortgage lenders the Halifax.
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Herne Bay volunteers given £10k for lights

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January 3, 2013
Herne Bay volunteers given £10k for lights

A GROUP of volunteers hailed as "stars" will make the town shine next Christmas thanks to a grant from a Bay county...
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Bid to lure foreign investors could create hundreds of jobs

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January 2, 2013

An ambitious drive to lure in foreign investors could create 750 jobs, Kent County Council claims.
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Gilbert has sights set on hat-trick

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January 2, 2013

John Gilbert of Kent AC will be hoping for a third consecutive senior men’s title in the Kent Cross-Country Championships at the County Showground, Detling on Saturday.
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New Year’s Honours List: Kent celebrates haul of awards

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December 29, 2012

Full list of the county’s winners
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Kent chief constable looks back on a superb 12 months

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December 27, 2012

CHIEF Constable of Kent Police Ian Learmonth reflects on the county's glory moments in 2012
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Kent rail commuters warned over last service back tonight

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December 24, 2012

Check your final service into county
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Santa IS on his way!

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December 23, 2012

Globe-trotting Father Christmas will enjoy ideal weather conditions as he delivers presents across Kent tonight, a county forecaster has predicted.
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Kent ‘needs another £15m cuts’

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December 21, 2012

Kent County Council says it will need to save a further £15m next year from its £1.1bn budget on top of £60m already planned.
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Chief Constable Ian Learmonth’s Christmas message to Kent

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December 21, 2012

Thanks the county’s residents for support over the last year
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Kent on flood alert

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December 20, 2012

The Environment Agency has issued three flood alerts for Kent today as more rain is expected to batter the county.
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Former Sevenoaks Member honoured for outstanding service

Kent County Council has awarded the esteemed title of Honorary Alderman to Mr John Martyn Kent Tucker, MBE, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community of Kent.
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Ukip candidate suspended after “abhorrent” Down’s Syndrome abortion comments

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December 19, 2012

Geoffrey Clark, a candidate in the Kent County Council by-election for Gravesham Rural, suggested compulsory abortion of foetuses with Down’s syndrome or spina bifida
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Kent still dreaming of a white Christmas…

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December 18, 2012

The weather outside might be less than frightful, but a county weatherman has predicted Kent could still see snow over Christmas.
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Private cash ‘may fund crossing’

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December 17, 2012

A new Thames crossing could be built by Canadian companies without spending public money, Kent County Council says.
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Kent’s Christmas tree bonus

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December 16, 2012

Families are being given an unexpected Christmas bonus - with trees grown in the county taller than ever thanks to the washout weather.
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Local communities primed to tackle freezing roads – 12 December 2012

Rural communities across Kent have been primed to tackle freezing roads and pavements after winter service crews delivered 203 one-tonne bags filled with a salt-sand mix to parishes across the county.
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Council acting now to tackle adult social care bill timebomb – 10 December 2012

Kent County Council is acting now to tackle soaring adult social care costs which experts warn could overwhelm local authorities by 2020.
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Maidstone to star in reality show

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December 14, 2012

Better get a haircut... the County Town will become the place to be seen if plans for a new reality show are successful
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