Wrotham woman convicted of theft from parents : 5 September 2008
A young woman from Wrotham has been convicted of stealing more than £3,000 from her parents to fund a heroin addiction.
Maria Gladstone, 22, of West Street, pleaded guilty to taking £3309.85 from her parents' joint bank between July 2007 and March this year.
Prosecuting, James Nichols told the court Gladstone had taken her mother's bank card from her handbag and, knowing the PIN, "to...
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Have all your plastic packaging collected and make money for our schools! : 4 September 2008
If you are often shocked by how much plastic packaging ends up in your kitchen bin, perhaps you’ll be pleased to know it could go to a better place!
Founders of earthsmile, Andrea and Marc Austin of West Malling, launched a plastic and glass recycling collection service for all homes in Kings Hill last month. “We collect all plastic food and drink packaging, including plastic bags, every t...
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Victims urged to report sex abusers : 29 August 2008
A charity has urged young sex abuse victims not to be afraid to come forward following the conviction of a man who attacked a young girl in West Malling 20 years ago.
Peter Rowley 62, an alcoholic, who now lives in Sutton, was jailed for 14 years by Judge Charles Macdonald at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday last week after being convicted of rape and other sexual offences.
The co...
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Kings Hill mother guilty of cocaine charges : 22 August 2008
A woman from Kings Hill who pleaded guilty to cocaine possession intended to sell the drugs to pay off debts racked up by her own habit, a court has heard.
Tina Cole, 38, of Mosquito Road, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
When police executed a warrant at her home on July 20 they found 4g of cocaine in the displ...
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Come and see what makes Cobham Hall special! : 15 August 2008
SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING - Tuesday 23 September 2008
OPEN MORNING - Saturday 11 October 2008
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT DAY - Friday 7 November 2008
Families considering 2009 entry are strongly advised to attend this Open Morning. The morning starts at 9am and includes an escorted tour of the school, including the opportunity to see classes in action. There will be a pr...
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Citizens Advice Bureau - September
Question
My husband is not much good as a handyman, but decided he’d have a go at laying a patio for us as he thought it would be cheaper than getting someone in to do it. While he was lifting the slabs he managed to put his back out. He’s still in a lot of pain and he’s not been able to go to work. He’s been off for a fortnight already and his employer is getting very unpl...
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