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Power plant to go ahead

Power plant to go ahead

09 August 2016

A biomass energy project capable of powering 50,000 homes will open within two years after a £160 million investment.

Even after 900 years, this cathedral still holds surprises

Even after 900 years, this cathedral still holds surprises

07 August 2016

These are some of the hidden treasures, strange facts and pagan secrets you can uncover with a new tour.

Man charged over alleyway 'rape'

Man charged over alleyway 'rape'

26 July 2016

A man is due to appear in court charged with rape after an alleged attack in an alleyway.

'A lot of people who wouldn’t go out are now doing so'

'A lot of people who wouldn’t go out are now doing so'

26 July 2016

Claims Pokemon Go could be dangerous for children have been disputed by a fan who argues the game is helping anxiety sufferers.

Drones used to fly drugs and phones into jail

Drones used to fly drugs and phones into jail

30 June 2016

In what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK, a man has pleaded guilty to flying drugs and phones into prison using a drone.

Flood warnings issued for several areas

Flood warnings issued for several areas

22 June 2016

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for several parts of Kent tonight as up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall overnight.

Why Kent was the subject of the first Ordnance Survey map

Why Kent was the subject of the first Ordnance Survey map

21 June 2016

Ordnance Survey is 225 years old today, and Kent was the very first county the company mapped - this is why.

Rare plant stolen from beauty spot

Rare plant stolen from beauty spot

17 June 2016

A late spider orchid, described as one of Britain's rarest plants, has been dug up and stolen from a Kent beauty spot.

Kent's light pollution hotspot 'brighter than London'

Kent's light pollution hotspot 'brighter than London'

14 June 2016

A business in Kent pushes out more light pollution than almost anywhere else in the country, which experts say is disturbing our sleep and wildlife.

Were de-finned porpoises killed by fishermen?

Were de-finned porpoises killed by fishermen?

02 June 2016

At least three porpoises were found washed up on Kent beaches without their fins, prompting suspicion they were killed deliberately.

Rare spectacle as Mars comes closest to Earth in 11 years

Rare spectacle as Mars comes closest to Earth in 11 years

30 May 2016

Stargazers are in for a treat as Mars approaches its closest point to Earth for 11 years - a mere 46.8 million miles away.

Business moves bring 3,000 jobs

Business moves bring 3,000 jobs

24 May 2016

An agency which encourages companies to set up in Kent brought nearly 3,000 jobs to the county last year.

Ultrafast broadband coming to Gillingham

Ultrafast broadband coming to Gillingham

23 May 2016

BT has announced Gillingham will be one of the first communities in the country to get the latest ultrafast broadband.

World speed record breaker ready to race again

World speed record breaker ready to race again

23 May 2016

After a 25-year-restoration project a 1920s world speed record breaker is preparing to take to the track once more.

Kent girl tries new omnipod diabetes control

Kent girl tries new omnipod diabetes control

12 May 2016

An eight-year-old girl is the first person in East Kent to try a new hi-tech way of managing diabetes - after she researched herself.

RSPB: Bird rescuers risk attack from seagulls

RSPB: Bird rescuers risk attack from seagulls

10 May 2016

Well-meaning animal lovers risk attack from angry seagulls if they try to 'rescue' grounded chicks, according to the RSPB.

Transit of Mercury today

Transit of Mercury today

09 May 2016

For the first time in ten years, the smallest planet in the solar system will pass between the sun and the earth.

It's too hot for the trains

It's too hot for the trains

08 May 2016

There are delays to Southeastern services across Kent and London as the heat caused multiple signal failures and the risk of buckled tracks.

Parasite affecting children under five found in parts of Kent

Parasite affecting children under five found in parts of Kent

03 May 2016

A parasitic disease causing sickness and diarrhoea which usually affects children under five has prompted a Public Health England warning for Kent.

French medics could help cut 10,000 backlog

French medics could help cut 10,000 backlog

27 April 2016

Doctors and nurses from France could be drafted in to help reduce hospital waiting times.

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