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Why was the moon circled by a ring of light?

Why was the moon circled by a ring of light?

08 March 2023

Residents were left baffled after spotting a "ring of light" in the sky around the lunar mass and experts have now revealed how it occurred.

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Northern lights spotted in Kent - and you could see them again tonight

Northern lights spotted in Kent - and you could see them again tonight

27 February 2023

Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight when the Northern Lights made an appearance in Kent skies.

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Works begins on £50m broadband project

Works begins on £50m broadband project

18 January 2023

A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade broadband services has now started in a Kent town.

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Bison released into huge woodland plot

Bison released into huge woodland plot

05 December 2022

Ramblers may now catch a glimpse of wild bison for the first time since they were re-introduced into ancient Kent woodland.

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Property owner plans mini-solar farm

Property owner plans mini-solar farm

28 October 2022

A home-owner is looking to instal 24 standing solar panels in his back garden.

Mystery of UFO spotted in Kent's skies solved

Mystery of UFO spotted in Kent's skies solved

22 August 2022

A doughnut-shaped 'UFO' seen floating in the sky sparked speculation about what it could be - until an expert brought stargazers back down to earth.

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The species at risk of extinction in Kent as housebuilding soars

The species at risk of extinction in Kent as housebuilding soars

29 July 2022

Several much-loved species are “threatened with extinction” in Kent as the county is braced for 180,000 new homes by 2031, a new report warns.

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The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

25 July 2022

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's where and when you might catch the best display.

Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

14 June 2022

Stargazers are gearing up to capture June's Stawberry Supermoon and here's how and when you can see it from today.

The £46m plan to use river to heat homes

The £46m plan to use river to heat homes

07 April 2022

Revolutionary technology could be introduced which would see the River Medway heating two towns.

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£12k survey ordered for derelict boat store

£12k survey ordered for derelict boat store

03 March 2022

A council and Historic England will discover what needs to be done to save a 162-year-old boat store which paved the way for today's skyscrapers.

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

22 November 2021

A Kent chemist is calling for girls to follow their dreams and pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Work starts on making bomb ship 'safe'

Work starts on making bomb ship 'safe'

20 October 2021

Experts are reported to have begun searching seabed for explosives spilled from wreck of munitions ship SS Richard Montgomery.

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Sky internet down across Kent

Sky internet down across Kent

02 September 2021

Thousands of people across Kent have been unable to use their internet or make phone calls overnight.

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MP says government must consider both sides of climate change debate

MP says government must consider both sides of climate change debate

19 August 2021

One of the county's Conservative MPs is to lead a backbench group scrutinising the way the government handles the climate change debate.

'We can stop a repeat of Grenfell'

'We can stop a repeat of Grenfell'

22 July 2021

A company deliberately set a lounge and bedroom alight to show the importance of flame retardant cladding.

What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

13 July 2021

Cases of the Lambda variant have been found in the UK. With concerns it could be more transmissable, here's all you need to know about its arrival:

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'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

06 July 2021

Two well-known sun creams, including one made for children, have failed Which? tests leading to a warning for shoppers to avoid them this summer.

Girl, 11, behind world-changing wind-powered car

Girl, 11, behind world-changing wind-powered car

30 June 2021

At just 11 years old, Annabelle Sapoor is being praised for her bold design of an electric car that doesn't even have to be charged.

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MP demands change to protect cliff-top homes

MP demands change to protect cliff-top homes

17 June 2021

An MP has called on the government to scrap a designation that prevents anti-erosion measures being put along a crumbling cliff.

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