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Help for flood-threatened army ranges

Help for flood-threatened army ranges

26 March 2014

More than £400,000 is being provided to protect the flood-prone Lydd and Hythe Ranges.

Discovery Park experiences surge in tenants with 77 now on site

Discovery Park experiences surge in tenants with 77 now on site

25 March 2014

The Discovery Park is experiencing a surge in tenants and thanks to government funding hopes to create 3,000 jobs by 2017.

Helen Grant promises flood defence support

Helen Grant promises flood defence support

09 March 2014

Helen Grant pledges to do everything she can to ensure Yalding gets the flood defences needed.

New style plane to take flight in Kent

New style plane to take flight in Kent

06 March 2014

An aeroplane that takes off like a helicopter is being developed at Lydd Airport.

Activists demand fracking ban in flood-risk areas

 Activists demand fracking ban in flood-risk areas

02 March 2014

An opposition group says fracking applications should not be granted in areas prone to flooding.

Lizzy Yarnold interview in tomorrow's Kent Messenger

Lizzy Yarnold interview in tomorrow's Kent Messenger

27 February 2014

Lizzy Yarnold spoke with the Kent Messenger this morning while supporting the launch of a register for practitioners giving top athletes advice.

London Array wind farm expansion shelved

London Array wind farm expansion shelved

20 February 2014

A huge expansion of the London Array wind farm off the north Kent coast will not go ahead.

Algae puts research plans in the pink

Algae puts research plans in the pink

19 February 2014

Scientists at a Kent university are leading a multi-million pound project to make useful products out of pink and orange algae.

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

09 February 2014

A lab in Kent is home to some of the world's most venomous creatures... and some of the bravest technicians.

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

07 February 2014

Homes have been flooded as the deluge worsens and water levels continue to rise.

Minister for communities visits the Discovery Park

Minister for communities visits the Discovery Park

30 January 2014

Stephen Williams, minister for communities, visited the Discovery Park in Sandwich to seal its £6.5 million government funding.

Drop-in session to discuss floods and future protection

 Drop-in session to discuss floods and future protection

29 January 2014

The first public drop-in session after December's floods will be held at Sandwich Quay tomorrow.

Dover Boys' grammar school leak update

Dover Boys' grammar school leak update

11 January 2014

Parents can expect an update regarding next week's attendance via a parent mail portal and the school's website.

Just when you thought it was safe...

Just when you thought it was safe...

30 December 2013

Don't put away the sou'westers yet... we're set to be battered by more extreme rain.

Energy Minister Michael Fallon praises Discovery Park

Energy Minister Michael Fallon praises Discovery Park

19 December 2013

Energy Minister, Michael Fallon, says the Discovery Park is ‘one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country.’

No more texting to change lights

No more texting to change lights

30 November 2013

A feature that allowed people to text to change the colour of Maidstone's bridge lights has been scrapped.

Calls to reconsider fracking approval

 Calls to reconsider fracking approval

21 November 2013

Residents are calling for the permission for fracking in Woodnesborough to be reconsidered amidst fears it could contaminate the water supply.

Controversial drilling plans in east Kent villages abandoned... for now

Controversial drilling plans in east Kent villages abandoned... for now

08 November 2013

Anti-fracking campaigners have welcomed news the company behind plans to drill for oil and gas at three county sites has withdrawn proposals.

Mum has received a letter of thanks for donating son's kidney

Mum has received a letter of thanks for donating son's kidney

08 November 2013

The mum of a cyclist who was killed after crashing his bike in Ringwould has been sent a letter to thank her for donating her son’s kidney.

Discovery Park welcomes another company

Discovery Park welcomes another company

27 October 2013

More jobs will be on the way soon with the arrival at Discovery Park, Sandwich, of another new company attracted to east Kent.

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