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Water boss in line for ‘wild’ £400k bonus as Ofwat announces investigation
A regulator has announced it has opened an investigation into South East Water, as its revealed its chief executive is in line for a mega bonus.
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Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after electrician killed on Kent beach
One teenager accused of killing a 49-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
New town without water after power problems
Some 2,000 residents woke up to find their taps running dry after a power outage at a South East Water site stopped the water from being pumped.
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‘I’ve created my own water collection system so my family can flush the toilet’
A dad has resorted to making his own DIY rainwater collection system to fulfil basic functions as the second major outage in his town continues.
Starting date for work on new budget supermarket revealed
Building works on a long-awaited supermarket outside the town centre is due to start, with hopes it will be finished by the end of the year.
Costa Coffee takes over another closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee has taken over another closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.
Widow left ‘shaken’ after burglars break in and steal ‘priceless’ possessions
A widow has been left devastated after burglars broke into her home and stole sentimental items, including World War One medals.
Man taken to hospital after thugs steal phone and cash in violent mugging
A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked during a mugging.
Footage shows water delivered, photographed then removed from doorstep
Footage reveals the “surprising” moment emergency water supplies were delivered to a South East Water customer before being taken away.
Search and rescue helicopters to operate out of Manston after Lydd costs row
Search and rescue helicopters will operate out of Manston from today after a row over cost increases and “suspension of out-of-hours access”.
Emergency services descend on historic castle after man ‘falls from height’
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a sizeable emergency services presence at a town’s historic venue.
CCTV released after assault at Wetherspoon pub
Police have released four images of people they want to speak to after a teenager was left with cuts and bruises in an alleged pub attack.
Manhunt launched after victim mugged in car park
Police are searching for a robber after a man was mugged in a car park.
Disabled gran takes on Vinted after being ‘cheated’ - and wins
A Vinted veteran left “out of pocket” after selling a much-loved ornament online has emerged victorious in a battle with the Lithuanian tech giant.
Long delays on M25 after three-car crash
Drivers faced long delays on a busy motorway this morning due to a crash in involving three vehicles.
Rush hour delays after police incident on M2
Motorists faced rush hour delays after an incident on the M2, which saw all traffic held for almost half an hour.
Police officer did not report 'unwanted sexual contact' due to ‘ramifications’
One of two police officers allegedly molested by a colleague has told a jury why she decided not to report his conduct at the time.
Investigation launched after shipping container ‘deliberately’ set on fire
An investigation is underway after an empty shipping container caught alight, prompting the aid of two fire engines.
Plans revealed for UK’s first £120m hydrogen plant in Kent
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant – costing to the tune of £120 million.
Parents of paramedic killed in ambulance crash receive award on her behalf
The parents of a 21-year-old woman killed in an ambulance crash have received an award at Downing Street on her behalf.