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Jobs announcement poised as park marks five years

Jobs announcement poised as park marks five years

18 September 2017

Bosses at a business estate revealed a “big organisation” is looking for a 60,000 sq ft premises where it could create 400 jobs.

Air quality ‘worse than the capital’

Air quality ‘worse than the capital’

14 September 2017

A study has revealed parts of Deal suffer worse air pollution than areas of central London.

Oyster revival: the natives are back

Oyster revival: the natives are back

14 September 2017

Whitstable was once world famous for its oysters before going out of favour but now the natives are back.

Out of this world

Out of this world

08 September 2017

Scientists have found space dust fossilised in the white cliffs of Dover.

My Anaconda does!, says Scottish government

My Anaconda does!, says Scottish government

22 August 2017

A company which is developing wave energy technology named the Anaconda has been awarded £727,000 to continue its development.

First total solar eclipse for 99 years

First total solar eclipse for 99 years

21 August 2017

Part of the world will experience the first total solar eclipse in almost a century later today - but what's in store for us in Kent?

New cash for labs and offices

New cash for labs and offices

21 June 2017

The owner of one of Kent’s largest commercial estates is to invest £5 million in new laboratories and office space.

New unit set up to thwart hackers

New unit set up to thwart hackers

19 May 2017

A council has set up a specialist team to help businesses learn how to stop themselves being a victim of cyber crime.

Scanner gift could save lives

Scanner gift could save lives

19 May 2017

A bladder scanner has been donated to a Kent hospital for quicker diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Warning as high pollution sweeps over county

Warning as high pollution sweeps over county

11 May 2017

Higher than normal pollution levels across Kent have led to a health warning being issued by the government today.

Recalling day our town found salvation in its hour of need

Recalling day our town found salvation in its hour of need

03 May 2017

VIDEO: Memories were shared among residents at a charity base that took people under its wing 10 years ago when much of Kent rocked in an earthquake.

The companies changing the world

The companies changing the world

27 April 2017

Discover the firms transforming how we live and work – based here in Kent.

Tie-up adds bite to research

Tie-up adds bite to research

25 April 2017

A spine-chilling technology company with the largest library of venom in the UK has partnered with a drug discovery company for pioneering research.

Cancer researcher bought for £4.7m

Cancer researcher bought for £4.7m

25 April 2017

A developer of anti-cancer technology has been bought in a multi-million pound deal by an Israeli business.

1 in 5 people in Kent are drinking at dangerous levels – are you?

1 in 5 people in Kent are drinking at dangerous levels – are you?

27 March 2017

How much do you really drink? Take our quiz to find out

Heat is on failing incinerator site

Heat is on failing incinerator site

21 March 2017

A waste management company suffered a 50% fall in pre-tax profits last year as it continued to support its loss-making incinerator plant in Kent.

Goodwin Sands - third consultation expected

Goodwin Sands - third consultation expected

18 March 2017

A new consultation on Goodwin Sands dredging is expected due to new survey results

'I nearly died due to air pollution'

'I nearly died due to air pollution'

10 March 2017

Medical experts told a woman who collapsed while out walking her dog pollution had inflamed her lungs.

Reader comments working again

Reader comments working again

04 March 2017

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Crystal clear vision

Crystal clear vision

03 February 2017

A £90,000 loan helped two friends launch a water treatment business which is attracting a flood of export deals from around the world.

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