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The Latest Breaking News from Kent

Kent van driver praised for giving lift to armed officer chasing suspect

Bodycam footage captures moment motorist pulls over to help police officer and calls: ‘Get in the back’

The Guardian - UK

Armed police officer hitches lift with van driver to chase down suspect

A Kent van driver gave an impromptu lift to armed officers chasing a suspect in Margate.

The Independent UK

What Happened With Brooke George In Dubai? British TikToker Held in Prison After Stabbing Kent Man

The 23-year-old influencer claims she acted in self-defence after allegedly suffering domestic abuse, but UAE prosecutors have charged her with premeditated murder.

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Hosepipe ban closes in on London as millions in commuter belt under water restrictions

In Kent, South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban as temperatures soar to above 35C

Evening Standard

Bristol Zoo Project welcomes new silverback to lead troop following popular gorilla’s death

Nkoumou’s move is integral to a vital conservation breeding programme safeguarding western lowland gorillas

The Independent UK

Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday

UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy

The Guardian - UK

Essex beat Leicestershire by six wickets to go top: county cricket day four – as it happened

Meanwhile there was high drama at Wantage Road, where Calvin Harrison blazed 92 from 100 balls to give Northamptonshire a seven-wicket victory over Gloucestershire with just 13 balls to spare

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Mahmud’s six continues Kent’s revival at Lancs as Cox joins England mid-game – as it happened

Jordan Cox has been called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds flock to Kent village to watch chaotic World Custard Pie Championships

The World Custard Pie Championships take place once a year, with fans gathering to watch the messy spectacle

The Independent UK

UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people

The Guardian - UK

One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine on NHS after deadly outbreaks

The one-off programme is set to be offered to young people this autumn

The Independent UK

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as UK heats up

More than 26 per cent of properties in London could be affected by subsidence by 2070, forecasts show

The Independent UK

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down

The Guardian - UK

Extra £174m earmarked for ‘spiralling’ bill for Lower Thames Crossing

More than £3bn is due to be spent on the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex, which is estimated to have higher costs per mile than HS2

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Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Call for ‘clear and truthful account’ comes amid questions about the Reform leader’s property spending

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage plans £700k Kent house makeover after £5 million gift from crypto billionaire

Plans for the house in Greatstone include building a sizable extension, with the property also due to have four bedrooms and a sea view balcony

International Business Times UK

King Charles Allegedly Pays for Beatrice and Eugenie's Rents While Andrew Pocketed Hidden Cash

Royal rents under scrutiny as King Charles pays Beatrice, Eugenie and the Kents, while Andrew generates cottage income, with MPs now seeking answers on transparency.

The Independent UK

Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat

The five-strong herd has moved from a pioneering conservation scheme in Kent using bison to manage woodland more naturally.

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The Guardian - UK

South East Water’s greatest failure was not contacting customers during winter outages, report finds

Fewer than one in 10 SEW customers satisfied with firm’s handling of supply crisis, which left tens of thousands without water

The Guardian - UK

Kent residents struggle without water in a heatwave

Letter: Yvonne Singh says the government needs to hold South East Water to account after elderly and vulnerable residents had to queue at water stations in the hottest week of the year

Evening Standard

Thousands to face water supply issues over weekend

South East Water continued to ask customers to use water for essential uses only such as drinking, washing and cooking.

The Independent UK

Thousands of homes in Kent still face water supply issues as demand soars in heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave that has seen temperatures peak at 35C has caused water shortages due to reservoir supplies running low

The Independent UK

Body of teenage boy found in Kent pond as fresh heat health alert issued in parts of England

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Evening Standard

Thousands without water supply after reservoirs ‘reach critical level’

South East Water has said 8,000 customers in Whitstable are without water supply.

The Independent UK

Having no water is causing misery and threatening businesses, say Kent residents

‘The urgency cannot be overstated,’ government warned as thousands of homes left unable to cook, shower or flush loos

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