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• Compton puts Kent on top against Gloucestershire

  25-09-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Compton scores 126 as promotion-chasing Kent total 353 against Gloucestershire, who are 61-2 at stumps - still 63 behind.
  
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• Call for osteoporosis early diagnosis clinics

  26-09-2026 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Corinne Turnbull, from Hove, is joining campaigners at the Labour Party Conference this weekend.
  
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• The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums

  26-09-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.
  
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• 'Oldest' surviving Rolls-Royce to return to UK roads

  26-09-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 1904 car underwent a major restoration before returning to UK roads for first time in decades.
  
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• Why Sussex is the heartland of Bonfire Night

  26-09-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While Bonfire Night is marked nationwide, Sussex is known for its large-scale celebrations.
  
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• Teen plans hospital abseil after successful surgery

  26-09-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lacey Ward, 18, will be fundraising for the Evelina London Children's Charity.
  
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• 'I'll get emotional for son's international debut'

  26-09-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent-born Luis Binks is called up to the Scotland men's senior team for the first time on Saturday.
  
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• Our goal is to stop all migrant boats, says Burnham

  25-09-2026 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister says there will be "no complacency" in cracking down on Channel crossings.
  
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• School review into abuse after ex-pupil disclosures

  25-09-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The review spans a 40-year period between the late 1950s and the late 1990s.
  
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• Sussex in dominant position against Hampshire

  25-09-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jaydev Unadkat's five wickets and 99 not out by Tom Haines put Sussex well in control of their Division One match against relegated Hampshire.
  
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• Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears

  25-09-2026 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.
  
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• Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed

  25-09-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.
  
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• Harbour trade slowly returns after blaze disruption

  25-09-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of a Folkestone chip shop says the Grand Burstin Hotel fire disruption has affected trade.
  
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• DNA clues in 30-year cold case

  25-09-2026 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than thirty years ago, Kent Police were called to Singleton Lake in Ashford.
  
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• Fears of no compensation for flooded holiday park

  25-09-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company running Medmerry Holiday Park filed for administration on 9 September.
  
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• Man reveals heartbreak of losing family in Nepal floods

  25-09-2026 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pramod Poudel travelled to Nepal after losing contact with his wife, mother, brother and uncle.
  
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• Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents

  25-09-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
  
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• Rewilding planned at Herstmonceux Castle Estate

  25-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project plans to revive areas previously used for farming by restoring pasture and grassland.
  
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• Man with MND organises sea dip to raise awareness

  25-09-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jon Machell and his friends have so far raised a combined £117,000 for the MND Association.
  
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• Appeal sparks new leads in unsolved baby murder

  25-09-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A CGI image appeal has led to 25 new lines of inquiry, a senior detective says.
  
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• Childhood dementia needs recognition, family says

  25-09-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An affected mother says she cannot think of a worse diagnosis for a child than childhood dementia.
  
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• Japan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home town

  24-09-2026 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hiroshi Suzuki visits the birthplace of William Adams, who was made a samurai in the 16th Century.
  
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• Worthing sign Truro forward Johnson-Fisher

  24-09-2026 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worthing sign 23-year-old forward Dominic Johnson-Fisher from National League South club Truro City.
  
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• Kent make good start against Gloucs in promotion bid

  24-09-2026 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent remain in pole position for promotion from Division Two after they enjoy a good opening day against Gloucestershire.
  
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• Activists found guilty of theft of King's lambs

  24-09-2026 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They believed the King "would have consented to their rescue" due to being an "environmentalist".
  
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• 781 migrants arrive in small boats in 2026 record

  24-09-2026 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.
  
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• Is this really the Premier League's 'Bermuda Triangle'?

  24-09-2026 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Do the stats back the social media meme that Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford form a Premier League 'Bermuda Triangle' where teams lose points?
  
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• Calls for more young people to take up HPV vaccine

  24-09-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance says HPV vaccine uptake has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
  
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• Concern grows over catapult attacks after bird deaths

  24-09-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents are patrolling Selsey nature areas after 25 birds were found dead at Chichester station.
  
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• Stephen Graham father-son book 'really special'

  24-09-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Psychology lecturer Orly Klein says the link up with Stephen Graham was "an amazing stroke of luck".
  
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