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'No one in charge' in tug sinkingRescue teams and a rescue boat at the scene

A crewman from Gravesend drowned in the River Thames in a towing operation where no one was in overall charge, according to a report.

Pfizer flagPfizer site unsold as talks end

Talks between Pfizer and a property developer over the sale of the pharmaceutical company's site near Sandwich end without a deal.

Lance Corporal Michael PritchardSoldier 'sniper death' accidental

A soldier believed to have been killed by a British sniper in Afghanistan was accidentally shot while on active service, a coroner says.

Louise Stewart, Political editor, South East Article written by Louise Stewart Louise Stewart Political editor, South East

Labour makes gains in South East

14:37 UK time, Friday, 4 May 2012

Labour makes gains in South East England in the local elections but even Ed Miliband has admitted the party has more work to do.

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