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University college named after codebreaker Alan Turing

University college named after codebreaker Alan Turing

30 November 2015

A hall of residence at the University of Kent has been named after Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing.

'Don't be deterred by attacks'

'Don't be deterred by attacks'

23 November 2015

On a visit to Kent, a Bank of England policy chief has urged exporters to act like it's “business as usual” after the Paris terrorist attacks.

Human skeletons discovered under Peugeot garage

Human skeletons discovered under Peugeot garage

20 November 2015

Builders demolishing a derelict garage have unearthed a number of human skeletons, including those of children.

New app helps smokers quit

New app helps smokers quit

17 November 2015

Smokers can stub out their cravings with a device linked to their mobile developed by a manufacturer in Kent.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

23 October 2015

Which football anthem is recited by a missing parrot? And what is stalking the fields of Romney Marsh?

'Why can’t my daughters be the same, they’re equal to a boy'

'Why can’t my daughters be the same, they’re equal to a boy'

20 October 2015

When a baby girl is born in some south Asian communities, it's not always cause for celebration, but a new campaign aims to change that.

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

11 October 2015

Thousands looked to the skies as the XH558 Vulcan Bomber roared over Kent for the final time.

Demolition at power station

Demolition at power station

03 October 2015

Loud bangs were heard across Kent and Medway this morning as part of a power station was demolished.

The gloves are on

The gloves are on

01 October 2015

The latest firm to move to Kent is a company which has made a sterile iPad case which doctors can use in hospitals while wearing surgical gloves.

School teams up with Gillingham FC

School teams up with Gillingham FC

18 September 2015

Castle Community College’s football academy has pulled off an exciting coup, after linking with Gillingham Football Club’s apprenticeship programme.

Help Sam get treatment for rare and painful disease

Help Sam get treatment for rare and painful disease

17 September 2015

Samantha Tregunno's bone condition is so rare she's the third person in the world to have it - help her raise cash for life changing treatment

Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

04 September 2015

A diver faces two years in prison after attempting fraud involving five historic cannons.

Lofty ambitions for new cure

Lofty ambitions for new cure

04 September 2015

A drug-free treatment in the global fight against malaria is being developed in the unlikely setting of a Kent attic.

App course helps get with the programme

App course helps get with the programme

29 August 2015

Free courses in how to make mobile phone apps will soon be available to young people on the Island.

Freak double moon phenomenon 'a hoax'

Freak double moon phenomenon 'a hoax'

26 August 2015

Kent astronomers have dismissed as ludicrous rumours of a rare Mars sighting tomorrow.

Man accused of causing 94-year-old's death

Man accused of causing 94-year-old's death

19 August 2015

A man accused of causing the death of a 94-year-old woman who was hit by a car has appeared in court.

'My ancestor murdered Thomas Becket'

'My ancestor murdered Thomas Becket'

12 August 2015

A retired machine operator has discovered his ancestor is jointly responsible for one of the most infamous murders in British history.

Is this UK's biggest tomato plant?

Is this UK's biggest tomato plant?

06 August 2015

A 10ft tomato plant that has taken over a Kent garden could be the UK's largest.

Angry villagers oppose windfarm plan

Angry villagers oppose windfarm plan

02 August 2015

Hundreds of villagers stormed a renewable energy firm's open day into proposed plans for 11 wind turbines in the heart of the countryside

Plan for offshore wind farm as tall as London Eye

Plan for offshore wind farm as tall as London Eye

11 July 2015

A company is seeking permission to build two turbines that could be up to 135m tall.

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