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• Storm Boelo brings more wind and rain to South East

  24-10-2026 20:40 via BBC News
  
  The South East is experiencing strong winds and heavy rain for the second time this weekend.
  
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• Pro and anti-immigration protesters march on coast

  24-10-2026 20:38 via BBC News
  
  There was a heavy police presence for the marches by the Kent Nationalist Movement and its opponents.
  
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• Tree falls on RSPCA facility during Storm Austen

  24-10-2026 11:19 via BBC News
  
  RSPCA Canterbury and District Animal Centre is looking to rehome its small animals with 'urgency'.
  
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• The Masked Singer costumes on display at museum

  24-10-2026 08:03 via BBC News
  
  The colourful costumes, on show in Brighton, are designed by the Portslade-based Plunge Creations.
  
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• 'We had to buy our own album on eBay for £1,400'

  24-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  Texas is touring to mark 30 years since the release of popular album White on Blonde.
  
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• Monster trail takes over town centre for Halloween

  24-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  Maidstone's Monster Mash trails aims to bring crowds into the town centre and boost the economy.
  
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• Joe Marler 'riding Traitors wave' on podcast tour

  24-10-2026 08:02 via BBC News
  
  The show has amassed millions of views and attracted big name guests including Prince Harry.
  
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• Nine-day rail closure begins for track upgrades

  24-10-2026 08:01 via BBC News
  
  The line between Tonbridge and Wadhurst is closed until 1 November, so upgrades can take place.
  
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• Man jailed for brandishing razor on train

  23-10-2026 18:24 via BBC News
  
  While being detained, Saeed also made threats to harm the officers, Kent Police said.
  
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• Plans for AI data centre approved by council

  23-10-2026 17:31 via BBC News
  
  There are concerns about water usage, but the company said it would be within suggested limits.
  
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• Men sentenced for attempted £34m cocaine boat smuggle

  23-10-2026 16:26 via BBC News
  
  Multiple parcels of the Class A drug were found onboard a fishing vessel in Eastbourne in June 2026.
  
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• Caught on camera: Part of pier collapses in storm

  23-10-2026 16:22 via BBC News
  
  Part of Brighton's West Pier has fallen into the sea during the wet and windy weather.
  
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• Part of Brighton's iconic West Pier collapses

  23-10-2026 14:16 via BBC News
  
  One man tells the BBC he saw a "huge crash" as a big wave hit the side of the East Sussex landmark.
  
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• Storm Austen causes disruption in South East

  23-10-2026 13:14 via BBC News
  
  Roads, railways, ferries and flights are all being impacted across the region.
  
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• Football fans tackle 23-mile walk for veterans charity

  23-10-2026 07:09 via BBC News
  
  Forty-five Brighton and Hove Albion and Portsmouth Football Club fans are setting off for Normandy.
  
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• 'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch

  23-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  The charity says the closure is part of its ongoing efforts "to build a more sustainable service".
  
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• Thousands of items get new homes at recycling shop

  23-10-2026 07:07 via BBC News
  
  A shop giving household items a second life expands after more than 2,100 sales in its first year.
  
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• Meningitis survivor left with open wounds for three years

  23-10-2026 07:07 via BBC News
  
  East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust said it was committed to providing the victim with ongoing support.
  
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• Dogs evacuated from blaze at business park

  22-10-2026 22:02 via BBC News
  
  The fire service asks local people to continue keeping their doors and windows closed.
  
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• Fresh drought measures to protect drinking water

  22-10-2026 20:51 via BBC News
  
  South East Water reduces the volume of water released into the River Ouse from Ardingly reservoir.
  
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• 'Abattoirs are in crisis state and need support'

  22-10-2026 17:58 via BBC News
  
  Luke Smith, who runs Down Land Traditional Meats, says abattoirs are "under-recognised".
  
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• Hospital order for man who fatally stabbed brother

  22-10-2026 16:48 via BBC News
  
  Taylor Mitten, 23, fatally stabbed his brother Jack, 25, in Worthing in September 2025.
  
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• Katie Price's ex not guilty of raping girl, 13

  22-10-2026 16:07 via BBC News
  
  Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.
  
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• Mum hopes triplets can come home for Christmas

  22-10-2026 14:56 via BBC News
  
  Jessica Grosvenor says she and partner Aaron Packham "never lost hope" after medics raised concerns.
  
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• Homes evacuated as 'suspicious package' destroyed

  22-10-2026 13:25 via BBC News
  
  A woman says her kids found it "all a bit exciting" after police told them to leave their house.
  
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• Motorcyclist who filmed himself at 189mph jailed

  22-10-2026 12:04 via BBC News
  
  Amin Belechguer, from Clapham, London, admitted to 22 counts of dangerous driving.
  
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• Motorway van fire leads to warnings of delays

  22-10-2026 10:05 via BBC News
  
  Diversions are in place after the van fire on the M26 in Kent, near the M25 junction.
  
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• Sailor with severe head injury after ship fall rescued

  22-10-2026 08:57 via BBC News
  
  The RNLI says following a Mayday call, a multi-stage evacuation plan was agreed to get them to hospital.
  
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• M25 crackdown targets vehicle-related crime

  22-10-2026 07:11 via BBC News
  
  Police stop vehicles at Clacket Lane service station, checking for vehicle-enabled crime.
  
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• Full reservoir remains unused in 'severe drought'

  22-10-2026 07:10 via BBC News
  
  As drought grips Sussex, could a full reservoir just miles away from Ardingly help?
  
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• Archive offers glimpse into life of Raymond Briggs

  22-10-2026 07:10 via BBC News
  
  The collection includes early works of The Snowman, fan mail, letters and personal photographs.
  
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• Pigeon care group helps birds with stringfoot

  22-10-2026 07:09 via BBC News
  
  Volunteers in Canterbury and Thanet are trained in how to destring them humanely.
  
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• Crawley name ex-Leeds boss Blackwell as interim manager

  21-10-2026 20:19 via BBC News
  
  Crawley Town appoint former Leeds United and Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell as their interim head coach.
  
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• Bereaved mum 'disheartened' by petition response

  21-10-2026 19:35 via BBC News
  
  Ministers reply to a petition by a mother from Thakeham, whose son was killed by a drink-driver.
  
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• Petition for couple in Iran jail sent to government

  21-10-2026 17:55 via BBC News
  
  During Prime Minister's Questions, Andy Burnham called their sentence "appalling and unjustifiable".
  
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• Abuse victims may lose trust, immunity case told

  21-10-2026 16:45 via BBC News
  
  A woman is appealing against immunity for prosecutors who wrongly share sensitive details in court.
  
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• Residents report Bayeux Tapestry ticket issues

  21-10-2026 13:39 via BBC News
  
  The British Museum says residents were offered tickets on a "first come, first served" basis.
  
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• Crawley Town sack head coach Kazim-Richards

  21-10-2026 10:06 via BBC News
  
  Crawley Town sack head coach Colin Kazim-Richards with the side five points adrift at the bottom of League Two.
  
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• Wildlife park to welcome six white rhinos

  21-10-2026 08:31 via BBC News
  
  The animals are being rehomed from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria to Wingham Wildlife Park.
  
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• 'Success still seems unreal' says Gruffalo artist

  21-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  Axel Scheffler's illustrations helped turn The Gruffalo series into a global literary phenomenon.
  
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• 'Like Hilary Swank, I had a baby in my fifties'

  21-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  Older mums have spoken to the BBC about having babies later in life.
  
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• Jogger's fear after van follows her on remote road

  21-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  Kelly Crowd says she was left "shaken" by the incident at Betteshanger and reported it to police.
  
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• Medieval castle goes up for sale for £5m

  21-10-2026 07:07 via BBC News
  
  King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are said to have dined in the castle's Great Hall.
  
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• Beach cleaner honoured for saving man's life

  21-10-2026 07:06 via BBC News
  
  When someone collapsed on the seafront, Peter Jones performed CPR until an ambulance arrived.
  
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• Man, 79, admits murdering his wife at home

  20-10-2026 17:40 via BBC News
  
  Michael Pyke will be sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 13 November after pleading guilty.
  
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• Kent paceman Milnes praises 'amazing' Hollioake

  20-10-2026 17:39 via BBC News
  
  Kent bowler Matt Milnes says an early-season pep talk from head coach Adam Hollioake inspired their promotion campaign.
  
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• Jury considers verdict in Kieran Hayler rape trial

  20-10-2026 13:59 via BBC News
  
  Hayler is accused of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, all of which he denies.
  
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• Sussex stalwart Kirtley leaves coaching role

  20-10-2026 13:21 via BBC News
  
  Sussex bowling coach James Kirtley will leave his job at the end of October after seven years in the role.
  
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• Appeal after honeymoon items stolen from newlyweds

  20-10-2026 12:39 via BBC News
  
  The parcels contained clothes with a value of about £500, Sussex Police say.
  
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• Brighton band caught in Parisian riots

  20-10-2026 12:14 via BBC News
  
  Dutch Criminal Record were due to perform a gig when tear gas rained down.
  
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