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Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

09 February 2014

A 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

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

07 February 2014

Homes have been flooded as the deluge worsens and water levels continue to rise.

Minister for communities visits the Discovery Park

Minister for communities visits the Discovery Park

30 January 2014

Stephen 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

 Drop-in session to discuss floods and future protection

29 January 2014

The first public drop-in session after December's floods will be held at Sandwich Quay tomorrow.

Dover Boys' grammar school leak update

Dover Boys' grammar school leak update

11 January 2014

Parents 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...

Just when you thought it was safe...

30 December 2013

Don't put away the sou'westers yet... we're set to be battered by more extreme rain.

Energy Minister Michael Fallon praises Discovery Park

Energy Minister Michael Fallon praises Discovery Park

19 December 2013

Energy Minister, Michael Fallon, says the Discovery Park is ‘one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country.’

No more texting to change lights

No more texting to change lights

30 November 2013

A feature that allowed people to text to change the colour of Maidstone's bridge lights has been scrapped.

Calls to reconsider fracking approval

 Calls to reconsider fracking approval

21 November 2013

Residents 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

Controversial drilling plans in east Kent villages abandoned... for now

08 November 2013

Anti-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campaigners have welcomed news the company behind plans to drill for oil and gas at three county sites has withdrawn proposals.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

Mum has received a letter of thanks for donating son's kidney

08 November 2013

The 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

Discovery Park welcomes another company

27 October 2013

More 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

Leisure and tourism boost in tough financial climate

17 October 2013

A 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.

Where discoveries are made

Where discoveries are made

10 October 2013

Dozens of businesses are making scientific breakthroughs which change lives behind the high-level security at Kent Science Park

Fracking campaign group reveals drill firm's 'staged approach'

Fracking campaign group reveals drill firm's 'staged approach'

10 October 2013

Freedom of Information request has revealed that Kent County Council was aware of plans for three exploratory bore holes since May 2012.

The one-man bands filling the post-nuclear vacuum

The one-man bands filling the post-nuclear vacuum

09 October 2013

A grant scheme aimed at micro-businesses is aiming to fill the void left by the decline in part of Kent's once thriving nuclear industry.

Work on Deal beach will boost sea defences

Work on Deal beach will boost sea defences

09 October 2013

Crowds have been watching the work on Deal beach.

Killer ash disease spreads through Kent

Killer ash disease spreads through Kent

07 October 2013

Cases of the killer tree disease ash dieback have risen nearly fivefold in Kent in a matter of months.

MP pledges to raise fracking issue with ministers

MP pledges to raise fracking issue with ministers

04 October 2013

MP Charlie Elphicke has opposed the applications for exploratory drilling in East Kent and says he will raise the issue with Ministers.

Supermarket set for Discovery Park

Supermarket set for Discovery Park

02 October 2013

Details have emerged of a new store set for the former Pfizer site, which has been dubbed "near imperative" for scientific work to continue there.

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