South East news

• RNLI 'tombstoning' warning after summer increase

  25-08-2026 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of the Folkestone Harbour Arm has been closed after people are seen jumping in the sea.
  
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• Ruiz named Brighton boss after shock Vidosic exit

  28-08-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Arturo Ruiz as their new women's head coach following the shock departure of Dario Vidosic.
  
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• Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

  28-08-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
  
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• Stunning partial eclipse photographs from Sussex

  28-08-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The next lunar eclipse visible in the UK will be in February 2027.
  
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• New walking routes mark Winnie-the-Pooh at 100

  28-08-2026 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new trails will allow visitors to explore the habitats of six of the forest's species.
  
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• Funeral held for family who died in Shoreham incident

  28-08-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the Palestinian Forum in Britain said the family were buried in Lebanon today.
  
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• Brighton learn Conference League opponents

  28-08-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will mark their first European campaign since 1973 with a trip to the San Siro after drawing AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.
  
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• Butlin's safety staff to strike over bank holiday

  28-08-2026 07:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Bognor Regis site are walking out in a dispute over pay and working conditions.
  
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• Sisters' cricket brand wins £50k Dragons' Den deal

  28-08-2026 07:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pair accept a deal from all five Dragons for a 5% stake in their women's cricket kit brand.
  
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• Crocombe takes hat-trick for Sussex against Somerset

  27-08-2026 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Crocombe takes a hat-trick for Sussex as Somerset's hopes of a first ever County Championship title take a hit at Hove.
  
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• 'Appalling' failures at trust over man's death

  27-08-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arthur Brooke Craig, 77, died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in 2024 after major surgery.
  
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• Families hold parent strike over paternity leave

  27-08-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A parent strike over paternity leave arrangements is taking place in Brighton on Thursday.
  
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• Railway line on course to reopen after train derailment

  27-08-2026 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 5,000 hours of work has been carried after 30 people were injured in the derailment near Lewes.
  
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• Blur drummer gives pupils insight into photography

  27-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Rowntree taught the children about traditional methods of photography and developing pictures.
  
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• Passengers hope for better bus shelters by winter

  27-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents are still waiting for the replacement shelters months after the old ones were removed.
  
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• A guide to August Bank Holiday travel in the South East

  27-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent, Sussex and Surrey are expected to have some of the busiest roads in the country.
  
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• Brighton to visit Man Utd in EFL Cup third round

  26-08-2026 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.
  
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• Ebbsfleet pay tax debt but remain suspended

  26-08-2026 22:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ebbsfleet United say they have settled an outstanding tax debt despite havingtheir suspension from the National League extended.
  
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• Heartbroken Dolly Parton tribute act vows to continue

  26-08-2026 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sarah Jayne Crust, from Ashford, says she will continue her tribute act "to the end of my days".
  
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• 'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink

  26-08-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
  
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• Call with couple in Iran prison 'enormous relief'

  26-08-2026 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Bennett says he has spoken to his mother properly for the first time in three months.
  
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• Sussex sign all-rounder Evison from Kent

  26-08-2026 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex sign all-rounder Joey Evison from Kent, initially on loan for the remainder of the season, before the move is made permanent.
  
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• Man charged with murder after seafront stabbing

  26-08-2026 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent Police says it was called to reports of a man with a knife near the harbour area in Ramsgate.
  
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• 'Social supermarket' to take over vacant shop

  26-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.
  
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• Sir Kevin Sinfield to lead new charity fun run

  26-08-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event is taking place at Cranbrook Rugby Club in a first for the town in Kent.
  
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• Sydney Sweeney wing-walks on plane above Headcorn

  25-08-2026 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US actress posted a video of the daring stunt to her 26m Instagram followers on Monday.
  
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• Family who died in sea were 'familiar with water'

  25-08-2026 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A spokesman says the family had links to a coastal refugee camp and the father was a strong swimmer.
  
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• Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

  25-08-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.
  
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• Gatwick passenger's car 'burnt to a shell' in fire

  25-08-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Penny Reardon, from Rochester, says she returned from Spain to find her car had been destroyed.
  
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• Lurking below: The dangers of 'tombstoning'

  25-08-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There's been an increase in the number of people seen 'tombstoning' this summer.
  
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