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South East Water could have licence revoked amid fears water supply issues could take days to resolve

Thousands of properties in Kent and Sussex left without drinking water for the sixth day running

The Independent UK · Jan 15

South East Water could lose operating licence after outages in Kent and Sussex

Fine of 10% of annual turnover among other potential penalties as environment secretary calls for Ofwat review

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

MPs call for removal of water boss amid continuing ‘totally shambolic’ outages

17,000 properties in Kent and Sussex remain without water for the fifth day

The Independent UK · Jan 14

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Ministers holding emergency meetings as 17,000 properties remain without water

South East Water has blamed the latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

‘It’s pretty grim’: Tunbridge Wells residents struggle through several days without water – again

South East Water blames bad weather as pubs are forced to close, toilets overflow and people go without showers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

'Resign!' Leader of Kent Council urges water boss to quit after supply crisis in London's commuter belt

Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK Leader of Kent County Council, said South East Water’s chief executive David Hinton should consider his position

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Water bosses recalled to appear before ‘sceptical’ MPs over December outages

A Parliamentary committee has recalled company bosses over the incident before Christmas, as thousands remain without water in a new supply failure.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

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Regulator ‘concerned’ as 25,000 properties still without water in two counties

South East Water (SEW) has blamed this latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

South East Water outage - everything you need to know as thousands impacted

Residents in Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone are among those affected by disruptions to their water supply

Evening Standard · Jan 13

New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption

The yellow warning covers western and northern Scotland overnight and into Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Water outage LIVE: Thousands in Kent and Sussex still without water as MPs call for utility boss to be sacked

All the areas still affected by the water outage as MPs call for utility boss to be sacked

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Meghan Markle Could Make Her First Visit to the U.K. in 4 Years With Prince Harry This July—But It's Dependent on One Key Factor

The Duke of Sussex is expected to be in Birmingham this summer.

Marie Claire · Jan 12

‘My village’s water supply is so bad I can’t leave the house without having to fill up water bottles’

A Kent resident said she fills her bath and kettle with water in case she comes home to find she has no mains water amid shortages

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Major incident declared as 30,000 homes left without water in Kent and Sussex

South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti for problems, with schools and libraries closed for day

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

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Evening Standard · Jan 12

Thousands without water in Kent and East Sussex as major incident declared - see list of affected postcodes

See all the affected areas as council declares major incident

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Water company boss faces calls to be moved on after 30,000 homes hit by shortages in ‘major incident’

Storm Goretti, burst water mains and a power cut are among the reasons why some customers are struggling with water pressure

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025

Don't deprive voters in London commuter belt from taking part in local elections, Starmer warned by watchdog

Elections in nine areas, including Essex, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex, have already been delayed by 12 months until next year

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

First asylum seekers due at Sussex barracks in weeks as council joins legal action against Home Office

Crowborough military base is understood to be being prepared for 540 male migrants to arrive in the New Year as part of the Government's bid to reduce the use of asylum hotels

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Police investigate after white-tailed eagles go missing across UK

Conservationists appeal to public for help after rare birds disappear in suspicious circumstances

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Excluded from Sandringham: How will Meghan and Harry spend their Christmas this year?

Along with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Sussexes are festive royal pariahs again — so what are their plans for December 25?

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Gatwick drop-off charges hit £10 as airport increases its driver fee

Exclusive: Sussex hub raises price for motorists by 43 per cent on 6 January 2026, making the charge almost as high as some air fares

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

‘Not in our village’: asylum camp rumours prompt fear and night vigils in East Sussex

Crowborough on edge as unconfirmed plan to house asylum seekers in training camp spurs street patrols and pre-emptive protests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Sussex group begins legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers on military site

Government plans for Crowborough training camp in east Sussex will be challenged in high court

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

Prince Harry's Police Protection in the UK Under Review

The Duke of Sussex is seeking a review of his protection each time he returns to Britain.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Don’t go bananas: UK public told to stay away as ship’s fruit cargo washes up

Bunches appear on West Sussex beaches after containers fell off ship, but council asks for space for cleanup

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