South East news

• Veteran 'fell between services' before death

  13-10-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent County Council reviews safeguarding process after concerns raised at inquest.
  
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• Man cleared of assaults after fall from football stand

  14-10-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Away fan John Ryan toppled from the upper tier at Ipswich's ground and landed on home supporters.
  
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• Danny Dyer in floating poo water protest on Thames

  14-10-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Along with the Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP, Dyer is calling for water companies to be nationalised.
  
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• Murder arrest after death of man in Broadstairs

  14-10-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent Police says a 61-year-old man from the local area has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  
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• Reservoir falls below 20% as drought persists

  14-10-2026 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South East Water says resources across the south of England are under pressure with rainfall needed.
  
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• 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

  14-10-2026 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
  
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• Me, Sussex and crime go way back, says Richard Osman

  14-10-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The presenter-turned-bestselling author says he is proud of how his books reflect the South East.
  
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• History of children's photos revealed at gallery

  14-10-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A four-year study of children's photographs over the generations and archive material go on display.
  
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• Olympian says shopkeeper deserves gold medal

  14-10-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic champion Matt Weston praises a Kent shopkeeper for helping raise money for good causes.
  
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• Broadband fears after fibre works stop in village

  14-10-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in the Kent village of Hunton say they have been left without answers after fibre works stop.
  
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• Palestine Action factory break-in captured on bodycam

  13-10-2026 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nine defendants at the Old Bailey deny criminal damage, burglary with intent and violent disorder.
  
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• Section of A27 reopens after lorry overturns

  13-10-2026 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The vehicle overturned near Angmering in the early hours, causing delays.
  
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• Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial

  13-10-2026 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.
  
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• GB's Richardson will 'co-operate' with investigation

  13-10-2026 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Richardson says he says will co-operate with British Cycling investigation and do so with "contrition for the feelings of anyone involved".
  
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• 'I'll see you in Margate'

  13-10-2026 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ronan Keating is preparing to release a new album.
  
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• Woman 'feared for life' after rival fan fell from stand

  13-10-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is accused of assault after falling from the upper tier at Ipswich Town on to home supporters.
  
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• Team to oversee South East Water improvement plans

  13-10-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An independent monitor will track South East Water's progress after Ofwat found repeated failures.
  
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• PM gives boost to return of international trains to Ashford

  13-10-2026 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham says his government would explore restoring services to the Kent hub.
  
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• BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window

  13-10-2026 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
  
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• 'Last in line' wooden fishing boat to be restored

  13-10-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The plans is to transfer RX58 Felicity to its new home outside The Dolphin Inn on Hastings seafront.
  
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• Victims bear the brunt of 'awful' court delays

  13-10-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Georgia from West Sussex was sexual assaulted in Southampton but saw the case delayed in the courts.
  
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• I've got the best squad in the league - Ainsworth

  12-10-2026 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth says he believes he has the best squad in League Two.
  
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• Theatre to be knocked down for £5m cultural venue

  12-10-2026 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  If planning is approved, work could start on the Haywards Heath site in 2028.
  
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• Sussex hand deal to teenage spinner Smethurst

  12-10-2026 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex award a one-year rookie contract to spinner Alfie Smethurst, who will join the first-team squad for next season.
  
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• Ex-Port Vale & Gillingham captain Loft dies at 39

  12-10-2026 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft dies at the age of 39, following a medical emergency.
  
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• Teen jailed for £20 debt murder to remain unnamed

  12-10-2026 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenager was jailed after stabbing Joshua Ingram with a 7.5 inch knife at Seaford train station.
  
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• Plastic pellet clean-up resumes on beach

  12-10-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work resumes to clean up the pellets after a major spill at a Southern Water site n Eastbourne.
  
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• 'Brighton is a big part of the world for me'

  12-10-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harry Enfield is bringing his comedy classics on tour.
  
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• Veterans find support through gardening therapy

  12-10-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Veterans' Growth helps give people skills and confidence through gardening and outdoor activities.
  
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• Audio guides for blind come to railway stations

  12-10-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The guides help passengers familiarise themselves with station and train layouts before they travel.
  
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