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New coastal floodgates pass test

New coastal floodgates pass test

21 November 2018

Engineers have carried out a test closure of two giant steel floodgates as part of a £2.5 million revamp of harbour sea defences.

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Baby boys 'increase risk of post-natal depression'

Baby boys 'increase risk of post-natal depression'

09 November 2018

Women who give birth to boys have an increased risk of post-natal depression over those having a girl, say scientists at a Kent university.

Here's one of the world's largest cannabis farms

Here's one of the world's largest cannabis farms

01 November 2018

A drugs company, which has one of the world's largest legal cannabis farms, could be set to develop new medicines in Kent after a major law change.

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Amateur astronomer catches International Space Station passing the sun

Amateur astronomer catches International Space Station passing the sun

24 October 2018

The International Space Station whizzing past the sun has been caught on camera.

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How technology can prevent social isolation

How technology can prevent social isolation

22 October 2018

New technology could stop the elderly feeling alone.

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Mystery as wreck of bomb ship goes 'missing'

Mystery as wreck of bomb ship goes 'missing'

09 October 2018

Residents have been left puzzled by the "disappearance" of a Second World War bomb ship.

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Dinosaur genes 'revealed' at Kent university

Dinosaur genes 'revealed' at Kent university

21 May 2018

A discovery by scientists at the University of Kent has provided significant insight into the genes of dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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Deadly palm oil washed up on beach

Deadly palm oil washed up on beach

06 March 2018

Coastguards have warned dog-owners to be on their guard after deadly palm oil has been found washed up on a Kent beach.

First steps to get ancient stream running

First steps to get ancient stream running

17 February 2018

Specialists are carrying out a survey to reinstate a town waterway.

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Moon flooded with colour

Moon flooded with colour

31 January 2018

Skywatchers in Kent have been enjoying a rare phenomenon said to have not been seen for 150 years.

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Drug firm told to change its ad for Beauty Shot drink

Drug firm told to change its ad for Beauty Shot drink

14 January 2018

Pfizer has been forced to amend one of its adverts after it was found to be making an unauthorised health claim.

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Green Party's plan to improve air

Green Party's plan to improve air

04 January 2018

A plan to reduce air pollution is the number one priority for local Greens in 2018.

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Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

14 December 2017

Proposals to build an 890-acre solar farm could impact birds and wildlife in the area.

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Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

Views sought on Britain's biggest solar farm

05 December 2017

The first stage of a consultation to cover 890 acres of Kent farmland in solar panels begins today.

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Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

28 November 2017

Campaigners calling for a potentially dangerous weed killer to be banned have been left disappointed.

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Giant solar farm set for Kent

Giant solar farm set for Kent

19 November 2017

Britain's biggest solar panel farm could be built along the Kent coast. It will cost £400 million and provide power for 111,000 homes.

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Unlikely reggae rapper launches new CD

Unlikely reggae rapper launches new CD

15 November 2017

Kent's original angry man of rhyme and self-styled “white Jamaican” goes viral on the internet.

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Google pops in to give residents digital advice

Google pops in to give residents digital advice

06 October 2017

Businesses and residents will be involved in workshops led by Google staff to boost their digital skills to boost business.

Wind firm blows investments as it falls into administration

Wind firm blows investments as it falls into administration

04 October 2017

A wind energy company is in administration four years after moving to Kent and later receiving a £1m council loan as it promised to create 100 jobs.

Drug research awarded nearly £1m

Drug research awarded nearly £1m

02 October 2017

A biotechnology company has been given a government grant to continue its research into treatment for infectious diseases.

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