Anahita Hossein-Pour

Environment

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.
29 May 2026
Environment

Thousands without water supply after reservoirs ‘reach critical level’

South East Water has said 8,000 customers in Whitstable are without water supply.
28 May 2026
Pigeons bathe in a fountain in Russell Square as temperatures continue to rise in London
London

Reservoirs reach critical level as thousands left without water

South East Water has urged customers to use water for essential purposes only

28 May 2026
Politics

More than 1,000 migrants cross Channel amid hot weather

Migrants have made the journey over six consecutive days since Friday.
27 May 2026
UK

‘Conservation milestone’ as four endangered tigers born at animal park

The park is hailing their birth as a significant boost for the future of Sumatran tigers, with less than 400 remaining in the wild.
19 May 2026
UK

Police believe they have identified three women recovered off Brighton beach

Sussex Police said it would not be appropriate to name them publicly until the process to identify them formally is completed.
14 May 2026
Health

‘Full and inclusive’ review of Sussex maternity failings welcomed by families

The Truth for Our Babies group has said more than 60 families have been affected by maternity care failings.
13 May 2026
Politics

Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt off French coast

They were on a dinghy carrying 82 people, French authorities said.
3 May 2026
Business News

Chair of South East Water resigns as MPs warn ‘no confidence’ in leadership

Independent non-executive chair Chris Train stepped down from the board effective immediately.
1 May 2026
Tech

Blind artist to run marathon using AI glasses and app in ‘world first’

Clarke Reynolds, known as Braille creative Mr Dot, is set to run the Brighton Marathon with the help of remote volunteers supporting him through tech.
2 Apr 2026
UK

‘Very special’ flag from 1947 royal tour in South Africa up for sale

Memorabilia given to a chauffeur are being sold by Catherine Southon’s Auctioneers and Valuers in Kent.
31 Mar 2026
Crime

Court orders campaigner to pay unpaid Southern Water wastewater bills

Julie Wassmer has withheld paying for the sewage portion of her water bill since 2021.
26 Mar 2026
Crime

Father and son who killed four-year-old boy in deliberate car ramming jailed

Owen and Patrick Maughan, of Darenth, Kent, were also sentenced for inflicting grievous bodily harm on Peter Maughan’s father.
25 Mar 2026
Environment

King opens longest managed coastal walking route in the world

The coast path has been nearly two decades in the making.
19 Mar 2026
Politics

William’s housing development plan approved despite ‘eyesore’ objections

Construction could begin in 2027/28 after the approval of a council in Kent, the Duchy of Cornwall said.
11 Mar 2026
UK

Plans for William’s housing development set to be decided

The Duchy of Cornwall submitted its plans to create a new ‘garden’ neighbourhood, South East Faversham, in 2024.
10 Mar 2026
Crime

Thousands of trials will not be heard until at least 2028, data reveals

The backlog includes 206 rape trials that are not listed to start until 2028.
27 Feb 2026
UK

Landscape by Sir Winston Churchill to go on display in UK for first time

Quiet Waters will feature in an exhibition of the wartime prime minister’s paintings and art materials at Chartwell in Kent.
27 Feb 2026
UK

King takes part in air defence exercise and meets military families at barracks

Charles arrived by helicopter, wearing a suit and regimental tie and pin.
26 Feb 2026
UK

King to witness military air power in first visit to regiment group at barracks

The Royal Artillery is made up of 14 regular regiments and seven reserve regiments.
26 Feb 2026
Crime

Driver who killed four-year-old boy in pick-up truck crash cleared of murder

Peter Maughan died in June last year after the incident in Dartford, Kent.
19 Feb 2026