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Discovery Park experiences surge in tenants with 77 now on site
25 March 2014The 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
09 March 2014Helen Grant pledges to do everything she can to ensure Yalding gets the flood defences needed.
New style plane to take flight in Kent
06 March 2014An aeroplane that takes off like a helicopter is being developed at Lydd Airport.
Activists demand fracking ban in flood-risk areas
02 March 2014An opposition group says fracking applications should not be granted in areas prone to flooding.
Lizzy Yarnold interview in tomorrow's Kent Messenger
27 February 2014Lizzy 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
20 February 2014A huge expansion of the London Array wind farm off the north Kent coast will not go ahead.
Algae puts research plans in the pink
19 February 2014Scientists 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
09 February 2014A 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
07 February 2014Homes have been flooded as the deluge worsens and water levels continue to rise.
Minister for communities visits the Discovery Park
30 January 2014Stephen 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
29 January 2014The first public drop-in session after December's floods will be held at Sandwich Quay tomorrow.
Dover Boys' grammar school leak update
11 January 2014Parents 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...
30 December 2013Don't put away the sou'westers yet... we're set to be battered by more extreme rain.
Energy Minister Michael Fallon praises Discovery Park
19 December 2013Energy Minister, Michael Fallon, says the Discovery Park is ‘one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country.’
No more texting to change lights
30 November 2013A feature that allowed people to text to change the colour of Maidstone's bridge lights has been scrapped.
Calls to reconsider fracking approval
21 November 2013Residents 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
08 November 2013Anti-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
08 November 2013The 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
27 October 2013More jobs will be on the way soon with the arrival at Discovery Park, Sandwich, of another new company attracted to east Kent.
Leisure and tourism boost in tough financial climate
17 October 2013A report released today finds the tourism industry contributed £3.4 billion to the county's economy in a tough year for parts of the property sector.
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