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South East Water must improve, minister warns

The water firm "must act urgently" to improve its performance, government minister Rebecca Pow says.

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Bottled water station

South East Water must improve, minister warns

The water firm "must act urgently" to improve its performance, government minister Rebecca Pow says.

  • 15h15 hours ago
  • England
Flooded A21 at Seddlesombe

Motorists warned of icy roads after flooding

The Met Office issues a yellow warning for ice across the South East until 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • England
Brixton Academy after Asake gig crush

Security levels in doubt at fatal Brixton gig

Gaby Hutchinson from Gravesend was one of two people who died after a crush at the venue in December.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • UK
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre

Flooding after heavy overnight rain

Flood warnings remain in force in Kent and East Sussex, with a shopping centre closed after rain.

  • 1da day ago
  • England
People walk a dog in the snow near Hexham

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap set to continue

A widespread frost is expected overnight, which could see temperatures drop as low as -4C.

  • 1da day ago
  • UK
Nala the cat and her foster carer Polly

Animal charity calls for more foster carers

Battersea is looking for applicants that live near their sites in Kent and Surrey.

  • 1da day ago
  • England
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Flooded A21 at Seddlesombe

Motorists warned of icy roads after flooding

The Met Office issues a yellow warning for ice across the South East until 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • England
Brixton Academy after Asake gig crush

Security levels in doubt at fatal Brixton gig

Gaby Hutchinson from Gravesend was one of two people who died after a crush at the venue in December.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • UK
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre

Flooding after heavy overnight rain

Flood warnings remain in force in Kent and East Sussex, with a shopping centre closed after rain.

  • 1da day ago
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People walk a dog in the snow near Hexham

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap set to continue

Nala the cat and her foster carer Polly

Animal charity calls for more foster carers

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