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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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‘Handsy’ police officer who groped colleague barred from all forces
A “handsy” Kent police officer once praised for bravery has been barred from all forces for life after groping a colleague.
Manhunt launched after victim mugged in car park
Police are searching for a robber after a man was mugged in a car park.
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‘I'll chain myself to lamppost to stop council tearing it down’
A defiant pensioner is threatening to chain himself to a historic lamppost if council bosses attempt to tear it down.
Six flood alerts issued for areas of Kent as rain warning expanded
River levels across the county have risen due to the persistent rain
'Handsy' Kent police officer who groped colleagues barred from force for life
His case was considered by a misconduct panel this week
Investigation launched after thousands left without water for days across Kent
Around 17,000 properties remain without drinking water
Injuries after car hits barriers near college
Police were called after a car hit barriers near a college following a crash.
Body found in River Stour following search in Canterbury
Formal identification is yet to take place
‘Heads must roll’: Council leader issues ultimatum to water bosses
The leader of KCC has demanded that a water firm take ‘immediate action’ to restore confidence in its management.
‘It’s a perfect storm’: Concerns grow as hospital declares critical incident
Worried patients and visitors have described conditions at a struggling A&E as “hopeless” after hospital bosses declared a critical incident.
Kent water crisis described as 'disgraceful' as thousands remain without supply for fourth day
Around 25,000 customers continue to experience water issues
CCTV image released after cash stolen during bar break-in
A CCTV image of a man has been released after a bar was burgled in the early hours.
New free parking scheme for residents in Herne Bay and Whitstable this winter
Details on the dates and locations for the free parking have been confirmed
More schools closed as water supply chaos continues across Kent
As thousands of homes remain without supplies, pressure is growing on South East Water’s boss to lose his job.
Kent weather latest as flood warnings in place with more wind and rain on the way
Flood alerts remain in effect along a major river in Kent
'Livid' Tunbridge Wells water shortage residents demand Government emergency action plan 'now'
'Tunbridge Wells is not just disgusted. It is livid. The government must step in now'
Photos show progress of Dane John works as update given on re-opening
The majority of the park remains shut off to the public
Tragic end to river search as woman’s body found
A search for a woman who entered a river in a city centre has come to a tragic end after a body was discovered.
Update on timeline for disruptive Canterbury Westgate Towers road works
A six-week closure begins this week as part of the next phase of works