South East news

• The funicular that went where you would least expect

  02-08-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A railway once went up to Devil's Dyke, where there was also an amusement park, the BBC hears.
  
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• The sombre South Downs trail for carrying the dead

  09-08-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Villagers would carry their dead loved ones along the path from West Burton to Bury.
  
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• Satellite images show dry weather impact on region

  09-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A comparison of satellite imagery from 2025 to 2026 shows stark differences in plant health.
  
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• Stranded Red Arrows pull out of UK air shows

  08-08-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The team will not take part in air shows in Edinburgh, Eastbourne and Lyme Regis.
  
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• Wildfire warning after field and house blazes

  08-08-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire crews say they have extinguished two fires in a field and a house in Horsham overnight.
  
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• 'Significant governance failure' at Sussex Cricket - report

  08-08-2026 09:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ed Warner, new chair of Sussex Cricket, says turnaround efforts at the club are already under way.
  
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• 'Resilient' police dog recovering from infection

  08-08-2026 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The retired police dog's owner says Polly is "very resilient" and "that's got her through".
  
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• Worthing Football Club's 'pinch yourself' moment

  08-08-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newly promoted Worthing face Carlisle United away in the longest journey in English football.
  
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• Sussex beaten by Worcestershire in One-Day Cup

  07-08-2026 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
  
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• Stadium to no longer host motor racing after 60 years

  07-08-2026 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The co-owner of Arlington Stadium said it has been "built upon and patched-up over decades".
  
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• Birmingham unlikely to get Osman back - Davies

  07-08-2026 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says a move to bring Brighton forward Ibrahim Osman back to the Championship club is unlikely.
  
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• Perimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death

  07-08-2026 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
  
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• 'Wonderful mum' dies of injuries after A26 crash

  07-08-2026 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pamla Chadwick's family pays tribute to "the loveliest person you could ever wish to meet".
  
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• Waitrose store reopens two months after major fire

  07-08-2026 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A temporary warehouse has been built so the store can open during final repairs, Waitrose says.
  
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• The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?

  07-08-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
  
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• CCTV installed in park to deter antisocial driving

  07-08-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Authorities have installed a camera in Tilgate Park to help deter antisocial driving.
  
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• Thousands face water supply misery due to 'high demand'

  06-08-2026 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 3,230 homes acrossKent are experiencing problems, according to South East Water.
  
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• Van driver admits causing death of highway worker

  06-08-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vilius Domarkas pleaded guilty at Hove Crown Court on Thursday.
  
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• Landmark up for sale for second time in 250 years

  06-08-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shortly before The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells was sold in 2008, there was an asking price of £10m.
  
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• Plans to close four Kent fire stations rejected

  06-08-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fire Brigades Union hail a "stunning victory", while fire chiefs call the move "disappointing".
  
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• Jobs under threat at two Kent animal parks

  06-08-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jobs at Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Reserve are at risk because of "rising costs".
  
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• Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure

  06-08-2026 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
  
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• National League suspends Ebbsfleet over unpaid debt

  06-08-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ebbsfleet United's first three National League South games of the season are suspended because of the club's financial problems.
  
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• Defender George joins Brighton from Man Utd

  06-08-2026 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Gabby George has completed a move to Brighton from Manchester United before the start of the Women's Super League season.
  
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• Pedal-powered artist stitches Pavilion portrait

  06-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Artist Harriet Riddell is stitching Brighton Pavilion with a machine powered by a bicycle.
  
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• How the murder of Joshua Ingram opened a seaside town's eyes to knife crime

  06-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in Seaford are trying to understand how knife crime has spread to their quiet community.
  
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• Why aren't more women getting into padel?

  06-08-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The racquet sport sits between tennis and squash and is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
  
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• Eight country parks in Kent retain Green Flag status

  06-08-2026 06:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Green Flag scheme celebrates parks and green spaces that are managed to a high standard.
  
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• Uniform bank now helping working families

  06-08-2026 06:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
  
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• Surrey beat Kent to go level with Foxes at the top

  05-08-2026 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey maintain their push for a home semi-final in the One-Day Cup with a 95-run win over Kent.
  
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