Kent

A single climate issue is uniting the Greens and Reform parties in Kent. Separately, insurgent parties of left and right have found common cause regarding a major solar farm scheme. However, the UK government ultimately retains the final say on this matter.

The UK’s first ‘super-university’ merging the universities of Greenwich and Kent, forming the London and South East University Group (LASEUG), is set to launch in September. The new institution will have over 50,000 students across four campuses in London, Medway, and Kent, making it the UK’s third-largest higher education institution.

A power outage at a water treatment plant in southeast England caused toilets to malfunction and restaurants to close at Gatwick Airport. The airport apologized for the disruption, while SES Water worked to restore service, though some passengers reported inadequate support.

A power outage at a water treatment plant in southeast England caused water pressure drops and temporary water loss at Gatwick Airport, leading to inoperable toilets and closed restaurants. The airport apologized and provided bottled water, though some passengers disputed this. SES Water reported ongoing efforts to restore service.

Thousands of properties in Kent, particularly in the Tunbridge Wells area, are experiencing water supply disruptions, including low pressure, intermittent supply, or no water, due to an instrument failure at a nearby water treatment works. South East Water reported that approximately 7,000 properties are affected.

Thousands of homes in Kent are without water following a failure caused by a shutdown at a local water treatment works.

Thousands of homes in Kent are without water, according to an MP. South East Water staff are distributing bottled water in Maidstone.

Southern Water was fined over £7 million for illegally dumping sewage off the Kent coast. The penalty follows an environmental violation involving sewage discharge into coastal waters.

An unprecedented heatwave in the UK, with temperatures above 30C, has triggered a 'firewave' and overwhelmed emergency services. The region from Kent to Lincolnshire is experiencing significantly faster warming than other parts of the country.

Huntington Bank is closing 13 branches in Michigan by the end of next month due to a distribution network review. Customers will retain access through nearby branches, ATMs, and digital banking, with most closures occurring by late August except Traverse City, which will close in mid-November.

An MP warns that British tourists could die in 12-hour queues in Kent if the EU does not suspend new border checks.

The UK's largest and fastest-growing meningitis B outbreak to date occurred in Kent earlier this year. University students are being informed about the availability of the free NHS meningitis B jab.

Conservationists aim to reduce mink numbers by 90% in Kent. The initiative seeks to dramatically cut mink populations across the region.

Three children suffered major injuries after a firework exploded immediately when a child lit it in Kent, leading to hospitalization at a Seattle-area hospital.

The article discusses Kent's comments on the Reserve Bank of Australia's new framework. Key details include his analysis of the central bank's policy adjustments.

RBA states it will be better prepared to handle the next crisis, according to Kent. The article also mentions Chris Kent as a photographer with Brendon Thorne credited for the photograph.

The UK Met Office issued red heat warnings for three consecutive days in south-east England, a first, as Paris bans public alcohol consumption due to hospitals reaching saturation. Scientists attribute the European heatwave to the climate crisis, calling it the worst on record.

A one-off Meningitis B vaccine programme will be offered to a million young people following an unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

The UK government will offer a meningitis B vaccine to teenagers in their final school year and new university students as part of a one-off program starting in July. This follows recent outbreaks in Kent, Dorset, and Berkshire that caused three deaths.

A Seattle man is suspected of shooting and killing a man in Kent last month and was later involved in a crash that killed two people less than two weeks later.

Scientists warn that millions of homes in London, Essex, and Kent are at risk of sinking, urging immediate mitigation measures to address the issue.

Millions of homes in London, Essex, Kent, and parts of eastern England are at risk of subsidence due to climate-driven hotter, drier summers. The British Geological Survey identified these areas as most vulnerable, noting ground shrinkage could damage property foundations, requiring mitigation measures.

The murder of Henry Nowak has caused tensions in a Kent town with a significant Sikh community, leading to concerns among local Sikhs. The incident has sparked backlash, shaking the community.

South East Water failed to adequately communicate with customers during winter water outages, leaving tens of thousands without water. A report by the Consumer Council for Water found fewer than one in 10 customers satisfied with the company's handling of the crisis, identifying communication as its greatest failing.

Thousands of homes in Kent remain without water for the ninth consecutive day. Families are bathing in the sea as a form of protest against the ongoing water shortage.

Hundreds of South East Water customers in Kent remain without water as staff distribute bottled water near Herne Bay. The incident is being reported with a photo credit to PA.

A hunt is underway for two rare miniature horses stolen from a farm in Kent. Authorities are investigating the theft.

Water-related deaths in the UK have increased to 11 during a heatwave after two teenage boys were found in separate incidents in Kent and Oxford. A 14-year-old boy's body was recovered from the River Thames in Oxford, with authorities stating his death is 'unexplained but not suspicious.'

Thousands of residents in Kent and Sussex are without water due to high demand during a heatwave, with critical reservoir levels in Whitstable and Herne Bay. The disruption is linked to the hot weather, which has strained local water supplies.

A teenage boy has become the 10th person to die in open water during hot weather after being reported missing in a pond at Galley Hill Road, Swanscombe, Kent. Police responded to the incident at 2:55 PM on Wednesday.

South East Water has urged residents in Kent and Sussex to use water only for essential needs due to a surge in demand caused by extreme heat. The company reported a 100m litre increase in usage over the average, following water outages for hundreds of homes over three days during record temperatures.

Travelers are using Bank Holidays to seize land in West Sussex, Kent, and Lincolnshire, involving heavy machinery and tree cutting to make way for caravans. This activity has sparked controversy over unauthorized land use and environmental impact.

Homes in Kent, Sussex, and Leicestershire are experiencing water shortages during a heatwave. A worker is distributing bottled water at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre.

Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex were left without water due to a technical failure at a pumping station operated by South East Water. The outages were most severe in Charing, Challock, and Molash, with the company citing increased demand from hot weather as a contributing factor. The incident follows recent criticism of South East Water by MPs for alleged incompetence.

The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent, the first time since 2012 the UK has exceeded 30C in May. The Met Office warned of more extreme heat expected over the bank holiday weekend.

French police temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover, causing over two-hour delays for travelers at the cross-Channel ferry terminal in Kent. The disruptions occurred a month after the EU’s digital entry-exit system (EES) became fully operational.

Two Romanian men and three boys have pleaded not guilty to charges of repeatedly raping a teenage girl over several days at a house in Kent. The case involves serious allegations of sexual assault against minors and adults.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old businessman from Washington, has been charged with harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal after a viral video showed him throwing a rock at the animal. He faces up to a year in prison and fines of up to $70,000. The incident sparked outrage on social media, leading to calls for his arrest.

One person has died and two more are being treated after a meningitis outbreak in Berkshire, following a recent outbreak in Kent that killed two and left over a dozen others hospitalized. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed new cases in Reading, including a student who died. The outbreaks are linked to specific locations, including a Canterbury nightclub.

A huge male elephant in Kent is being swapped with two younger elephants in Bristol to balance out the herds. This operation aims to maintain a healthy and diverse elephant population. The swap involves a large male elephant and two cheeky youngsters.