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  • Live updates on Tuesday 4 April 2017

  1. Southern strike: 'They want them to do something, not fiddle around' published at 09:05 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Talks resume today between Southern and the RMT, after the drivers' union Aslef voted to reject the latest deal.

    But the RMT involved in the dispute has a warning for their colleagues.

  2. Southern rail: Aslef members reject latest proposed dealpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    Southern logo

    Members of the Aslef union have rejected a deal aimed at ending the long-running dispute over driver-only operated trains on Southern railway.

    Members voted by 372 votes (51.8%) to 346 (48.2%) against the proposed deal.

    General secretary Mick Whelan said: "We understand and support the decision arrived at in a democratic vote."

    Govia Thameslink Railway said it was "hugely disappointing" as the agreement had "the full support and recommendation" of Aslef leaders.

    Read more here .

  3. Today's Kent newspaper headlinespublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    NewspapersImage source, Getty Images

    Kent Online, external : Kent's great pothole loophole

    Kent News, external : Maintenance of parks and open spaces in Dover switches back to council control

    Kent and Sussex Courier, external : Man has to eat 'half frozen food' and says he's been treated 'like dirt' by Margate carers

  4. Rail users' misery turned into musical satirepublished at 07:38 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    Lizzie Massey
    BBC Live reporter

    Southern Fail logoImage source, Mark Brailsford

    The trials and tribulations of being a commuter on Southern Rail has been turned into a satirical stage show. 

    Southern Fail - The Musical has been created using parts of The Treason Show, a comedy sketch series running in Brighton for 17 years. 

    Director and producer Mark Brailsford said he hoped the musical would hold a mirror up to the rail operator, forcing it to reflect on its conduct. 

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    Satire doesn't really change the world, but it can add its little ten pence. It channels people's anger and shines a mirror up to the issue."

    Mark Brailsford, Director and producer

    It centres around two commuters, from different backgrounds, who become friends and team up to stand up to the firm. 

    The show is on 10 June at Shoreham Ropetackle and 24 June at Brighton's Sallis Benney Theatre. A crowdfunding page has been set up to take the show to other venues further along the rail line and into London. 

  5. Dog mess DNA testspublished at 07:10 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    DNA (generic)Image source, Science Photo Library

    DNA testing is going to be used in Kent to track down dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets. 

    Thanet District Council says clearing up after other people's dogs is costly for them because it requires special equipment and it believes the DNA testing will save money in the long run.

    The testing will begin this month.

  6. Spring takes a breakpublished at 06:44 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Look East weather

    Grey skies today, but the sun will be back tomorrow.

    Here's my forecast.

  7. Police warning after series of burglariespublished at 06:18 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    It might seem simple advice but following a series of burglaries in Tonbridge you're being reminded to lock your doors.

    Police say several items have been reported stolen, including electrical devices, power tools and bicycles.  

    Officers say in some cases burglars have got in through unlocked back doors.

  8. Good morningpublished at 06:02 British Summer Time 4 April 2017

    This stunning view of Pegwell Bay was shot by Nick Powell, it's today's #PhotoOfTheDay.

    Pegwell BayImage source, Nick Powell

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