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Sounds of hope in Kent as more nightingales join dawn chorus

Elusive nightingale ‘doing well’ at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts cite concerns around loss of habitat

The Guardian - UK

How a facility turning plastic into jet fuel could solve the UK’s next oil crisis

As airlines and travellers feel the effect of global jet fuel shortages, scientists in Kent may have figured out a sustainable solution to the crisis

The Independent UK

This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till Last

10 years in the making, this beautiful kitchen design is rich with surprising finishes and unique touches

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Teenage boys among five charged over alleged rape of girl in Gravesend

Kent Police officers received reports a teenage girl had been raped at a private property in Gravesend

Evening Standard

Three teenagers among five charged over alleged rape of girl in Kent

Kent Police officers received reports on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Three boys and two men charged over rape of teenage girl in Kent

Four accused of rape and one of aiding and abetting rape in connection with incident in Gravesend

The Guardian - UK

Rio Ferdinand puts £10m Kent mansion up for sale after moving family to Dubai

The football star, 47, previously blasted the tax rises in the UK and said he feels ‘valued’ in Dubai

Evening Standard

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UK-grown strawberries hit supermarket shelves early thanks to warm weather

Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves from Friday

The Independent UK

Glorious weather sees UK-grown strawberries arrive in supermarkets

Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves in Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire and some London stores from Friday.

Evening Standard

Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as young people offered vaccines

UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precaution

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B outbreak hits schools in Weymouth prompting fresh vaccine rollout

Antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to young people in school years 7 to 13 across the Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell areas of Dorset

The Independent UK

South East Water chief to forgo bonus following Kent and Sussex water outages

Chief executive David Hinton, who receives a £400,000 salary, said he has made the decision not to receive any performance payment this year.

Evening Standard

South East Water boss tells MPs he ‘got it wrong’ in handling outages

Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to the recent supply interuptions in Kent and Sussex.

Evening Standard

South East Water boss admits to ‘failure on primary duty’ to supply water

Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to recent outages that left thousands without drinking water.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

South East Water boss to give up bonus after thousands of customers hit by outages

Bill-payers were left with no tap water, were unable to shower or bathe and could not flush their toilets

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Craig Overton completes game to remember by finishing off Essex – as it happened

Somerset’s stand-in skipper added a couple of batters and a catch to his century on Saturday in 10-wicket win

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski's Greens storm onto Nigel Farage's Reform turf winning in Kent ahead of May elections

Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies

The Independent UK

Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays

Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3). The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash. There are also severe delays of 90 minutes…

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The Guardian - UK

Highland cows – how these unlikely social media stars were forced into hiding

After being pushed to ‘distress’ by people trying to film and take selfies with the cattle in Kent, the fold has had to be taken away from public view

Evening Standard

‘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.

The Conversation

The meningitis vaccine now sits at the centre of two health crises

The UK has recently seen a resurgence of meningococcal B (MenB) disease, with a cluster of cases in Kent described as “unprecedented” by the health secretary, Wes Streeting. As attention turns from the current MenB outbreak to how to prevent future outbreaks, another challenge is also growing: gonorrhoea is becoming…

The Guardian - UK

Kent’s meningitis outbreak taught me that post-Covid Britain is not as divided as many feared

The government’s plan was clear and communities have followed its guidance – with young people leading the way, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Burglar tracked down by neon t-shirt while eating fish and chips in Kent

Police were able to track down a wanted burglar, after his neon t-shirt was identified by officers in a chip shop.

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'We swapped a £20k/year rental in Orpington to buy in Faversham'

A family inheritance gave this couple the boost they needed to get on the property ladder in Kent

The Guardian - UK

The Wellington, Margate, Kent: ‘Worth risking a werewolf attack to get to’ – restaurant review

The ever-changing menu is a paean to things that make me happy

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