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Cloudy anti-climax to eclipse 2015

Cloudy anti-climax to eclipse 2015

20 March 2015

The skies darkened and the birds stopped singing but Kent was left disappointed as clouds obscured the view of the first solar eclipse in 16 years.

Eclipse... what eclipse?

Eclipse... what eclipse?

20 March 2015

Viewers missed out on eclipse after grey skies and thick cloud cover blocked visibility.

 Have a say on pylons plan

Have a say on pylons plan

20 March 2015

Residents have one last chance to have their say on the Richborough Connection project.

Our free 3D app is out of this world

Our free 3D app is out of this world

17 March 2015

Download our free KMi3D app and bring objects to life in your hands

'You can make a film faster than I can download one'

'You can make a film faster than I can download one'

11 March 2015

While much of the county enjoys streaming films on Netflix or listening to music on Spotify, this Kent road puts up with the UK's slowest broadband.

Dirty dining: A map of Kent's filthiest food outlets

Dirty dining: A map of Kent's filthiest food outlets

10 March 2015

Twenty-two food outlets may be putting patrons at risk having earned a zero hygiene rating - the lowest score for food safety and cleanliness.

Minister praises apprentices at Discovery Park

Minister praises apprentices at Discovery Park

09 March 2015

George Freeman, minister for life sciences has praised apprenticeship schemes at Discovery Park.

Campaigners gear up to fight revised solar plan

Campaigners gear up to fight revised solar plan

05 March 2015

Residents in Sandwich and Marshborough could have another battle on their hands over a proposed solar farm.

Power link a step closer

Power link a step closer

02 March 2015

A project in Kent to swap electricity between the UK and Europe is edging closer after the National Grid signed a deal with Belgian energy company.

Solar farm wins town support

Solar farm wins town support

01 March 2015

Farmland could be home to a solar panel project if planning permission is given.

Investment with added bite

Investment with added bite

27 February 2015

A science firm which sells venom from poisonous animals is looking for investors to help it raise half a million pounds.

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

24 February 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has praised the growth of Britain's Enterprise Zones as job figures released.

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

23 February 2015

The Sheppey Crossing has now re-opened following two crashes and a car fire, which left the Island cut off from the mainland and four in hospital.

GEEK festival in Margate celebrates its fourth year

GEEK festival in Margate celebrates its fourth year

20 February 2015

Gamers and developers from as far way as America will be in Margate this weekend for GEEK 2015.

Find out more about the £40m transformation of former colliery

Find out more about the £40m transformation of former colliery

18 February 2015

Two public meetings will be held next month over the £40m Betteshanger Sustainable Parks Project

Magna Carta: Sandwich's bright future

Magna Carta: Sandwich's bright future

12 February 2015

Sandwich's 715 year old Magna Carta will put Sandwich on the map - so long as they decide to keep it!

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

10 February 2015

Energy giant National Grid has unveiled its final plans for a towering network of pylons running across Kent.

Dead porpoise washes up on beach

Dead porpoise washes up on beach

09 February 2015

A dead harbour porpoise that was found washed up on a beach has sparked interest among experts who don't have a clue how she died.

Ofsted says Castle's progress is 'reasonable'

Ofsted says Castle's progress is 'reasonable'

05 February 2015

The hard work of teachers, parents and pupils at Castle Community College has brought improvements, Ofsted has said

Whisky on the docks please

Whisky on the docks please

03 February 2015

A dockyard pumping house could become Kent's first distillery producing premium vodka, gin and whisky if planning permission is granted.

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