South East news

• Space expert and teacher in King's Honours list

  13-06-2025 23:36 via bbc.com
  
  William Whitehorn received an award and said "I just wish my mum was still alive to witness this".
  
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• Section of A2 in Kent closed after serious crash

  13-06-2025 20:57 via bbc.com
  
  The road is closed eastbound between the A2018 at Bexley and junction 2 of the M25.
  
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• Bird flu case confirmed in gull on Kent coast

  13-06-2025 15:58 via bbc.com
  
  Thanet District Council says a case of bird flu has been confirmed in Botany Bay, near Margate.
  
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• 'Rare' for baby's injuries to be accidental

  13-06-2025 15:53 via bbc.com
  
  Thomas Holford, 24, from Ramsgate, is accused of murdering his daughter, who died aged 14 months.
  
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• Knight Frank adds to its South East new homes team - UK Property Forums

  13-06-2025 15:00 via news.google.com
  Knight Frank adds to its South East new homes team  UK Property Forums
  
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• Thunderstorms likely in parts of Kent

  13-06-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  The Met Office issues an amber warning, which in force from Friday evening until Saturday morning.
  
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• The wannabe gangsters terrorising Herne Bay

  13-06-2025 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Residents say they fear leaving their homes. Anna Cookson has more.
  
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• Wellness couple among Air India flight victims

  13-06-2025 11:37 via bbc.com
  All but one of the 242 people on board the flight died when it crashed shortly after take-off.
  
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• Concerns over 'wannabe gangster' teens' behaviour

  13-06-2025 09:50 via bbc.com
  Herne Bay residents say anti-social youths have left them living in fear of attacks and violence.
  
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• Care home rated inadequate for second time by CQC

  13-06-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  The Care Quality Commission has imposed urgent conditions on Hever Court in Gravesend.
  
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• Petition submitted over shopping centre closure

  13-06-2025 07:00 via bbc.com
  Campaigners are calling for a full debate on Park Mall to be held by Ashford Borough Council.
  
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• Builder praises same-day shoulder surgery

  13-06-2025 07:00 via bbc.com
  Wayne Hawkins is discharged from Medway Maritime Hospital within hours of his shoulder replacement.
  
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• Kent beaten by Surrey in final-ball finish in T20 Blast

  12-06-2025 23:10 via bbc.com
  Somerset, Surrey and Glamorgan earn victories on a dramatic night of T20 Blast action in the South Group.
  
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• More than 15,000 migrants cross Channel in 2025

  12-06-2025 17:05 via bbc.com
  The Home Office says 400 people in six boats reached Dover in Kent on Wednesday.
  
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• Listed palace receives £300k grant for repairs

  12-06-2025 12:58 via bbc.com
  Charing Palace near Ashford has been given the money to help repair the Grade I Listed site.
  
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• Kartal overpowered by Anisimova in Queen's last 16

  11-06-2025 20:06 via bbc.com
  Britain's Sonay Kartal misses the chance to reach a home quarter-final when she suffers a tough defeat by American Amanda Anisimova at Queen's.
  
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• Ainsworth backs Gills signing Palmer-Houlden to shine

  11-06-2025 17:22 via bbc.com
  Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth expects new signing Seb Palmer-Houlden to make a big impact for the League Two outfit next season.
  
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• The menace of Rochester High Street

  10-06-2025 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A gang of dirt bikes are plaguing the town centre.
  
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• Raducanu 'wary' when she goes out after stalking ordeal

  09-06-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  Emma Raducanu says she feels "wary" when she goes out and it has been "difficult" to move on after social media abuse and being stalked.
  
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• Crawley sees Kent to T20 Blast win over Hampshire

  08-06-2025 20:53 via bbc.com
  Northants make it five wins in a row after beating Lancashire, while there are also T20 Blast wins for Yorkshire, Bears, Middlesex, Kent and Sussex.
  
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• Data reveals South East is one of UK’s least obese regions - MSN

  08-06-2025 04:50 via news.google.com
  Data reveals South East is one of UK’s least obese regions  MSN
  
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• Data reveals South East is one of UK’s least obese regions - SussexWorld

  06-06-2025 17:40 via news.google.com
  Data reveals South East is one of UK’s least obese regions  SussexWorld
  
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• UK's South East Water gets rating breathing room after cash injection - MSN

  05-06-2025 05:59 via news.google.com
  UK's South East Water gets rating breathing room after cash injection  MSN
  
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• UK's South East Water gets rating breathing room after cash injection - Reuters

  04-06-2025 14:46 via news.google.com
  UK's South East Water gets rating breathing room after cash injection  Reuters
  
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• Community news across South East Cornwall - Cornish times

  01-06-2025 09:03 via news.google.com
  Community news across South East Cornwall  Cornish times
  
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• BDO: Value of UK fraud outside of London and South East reached £117m in 2024 - Scottish Financial News

  29-05-2025 12:49 via news.google.com
  BDO: Value of UK fraud outside of London and South East reached £117m in 2024  Scottish Financial News
  
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• UK construction activity April 2025: South East - Construction News

  29-05-2025 09:00 via news.google.com
  UK construction activity April 2025: South East  Construction News
  
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• Tornado 'could hit South-East' warns Met Office as rain batters UK - MSN

  21-05-2025 15:54 via news.google.com
  Tornado 'could hit South-East' warns Met Office as rain batters UK  MSN
  
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• Tornado 'could hit South-East' warns Met Office as rain batters UK - London Evening Standard

  21-05-2025 09:00 via news.google.com
  Tornado 'could hit South-East' warns Met Office as rain batters UK  London Evening Standard
  
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• 'Estuaries risk losing important habitats' - study

  20-05-2025 08:09 via bbc.com
  
  The Medway and Ouse Estuaries have been highlighted as at risk of having habitats "squeezed" out.
  
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• Councillor backs campaign to block housing scheme

  20-05-2025 07:07 via bbc.com
  
  Campaigners are against plans to build 5,000 new homes on Lenham Heath in Kent.
  
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• Volunteers honoured with royal garden party invite

  20-05-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  Patricia Allen and Lesley Gould are recognised their work with Dartford-based charity Ellenor.
  
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• 'My grandad saved Britain from military disaster'

  20-05-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  Will Ramsay says his grandfather helped rescue hundreds of thousands of troops in World War Two.
  
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• Council to buy homes for temporary housing

  20-05-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  Dartford Borough Council is looking at purchasing 139 new build homes to use as temporary housing.
  
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• Nasty Nick's Hendrix interview to be auctioned

  19-05-2025 21:26 via bbc.com
  
  EastEnders actor John Altman recorded the interview when he was 15 and is selling the memorabilia.
  
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• Alleged Hamas supporter jailed for illegal entry

  19-05-2025 21:05 via bbc.com
  
  Abu Wadee claimed asylum in three European countries before crossing the English Channel.
  
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• Green keeps cool to take Gloucs to win over Kent

  19-05-2025 19:06 via bbc.com
  
  Cameron Green's unbeaten fifty helps Gloucestershire reach a target of 162 to beat Kent by three wickets.
  
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• 'Baby Archie's life was heartbreakingly short'

  19-05-2025 18:03 via bbc.com
  Archie Squire's family told an inquest there were "missed opportunities" that could have saved him.
  
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• Gang must repay £750k for Mark Cavendish robbery

  19-05-2025 17:28 via bbc.com
  Three men will have their prison terms extended if they do not pay the money, a judge rules.
  
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• Left on a Southeastern train

  19-05-2025 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  In a quiet corner of a mainline station, lies a treasure trove of lost property.
  
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• Migrant dies in English Channel crossing attempt

  19-05-2025 10:00 via bbc.com
  Those rescued include a child and their mother, who were airlifted to hospital in France.
  
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• Warning of wildfire risk as dry weather continues

  19-05-2025 08:00 via bbc.com
  The service said spring's dry and warm weather has increased the risk of wildfires in the county.
  
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• 'These little ships are our last link to the war'

  19-05-2025 07:08 via bbc.com
  A World War Two veteran says he felt he might escape death when ships appeared out of the sea mist.
  
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• Glos take control as they eye long-awaited home win

  18-05-2025 20:18 via bbc.com
  Gloucestershire call the shots on day three of the County Championship match against Kent to raise the prospect of a first home win in three seasons.
  
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• Green century rescues day for Glos against Kent

  17-05-2025 20:17 via bbc.com
  Cameron Green produced an unbeaten 102 to help Gloucestershire recover on day two of the County Championship match against Kent.
  
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• Leonard Bernstein honoured by plaque for his work

  17-05-2025 20:10 via bbc.com
  
  The plaque is unveiled at Chichester Cathedral to mark 60 years since the work was created.
  
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