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  • Updates on Wednesday 23 May 2017

Live Reporting

  1. Turner Contemporary to host Turner Prize 2019

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    It's been announced that the host venue for Turner Prize 2019 will be Turner Contemporary in Margate.

    The Turner Prize aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.

    Every other year, the prize leaves Tate Britain and is presented at a venue outside London.

    Victoria Pomery, Director of Turner Contemporary said: "We are thrilled to host the Turner Prize here at Turner Contemporary in 2019.

    "This is a truly transformative opportunity for Margate to be part of something which invites conversations on an international scale, connecting our audiences to outstanding contemporary art and inspiring future generations of creative talent."

  2. Blue Flags for South East beaches

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Beach

    There's lots of dry and sunny weather on the way over the next few days so this is good news if you're thinking of heading down to one of Sussex or Kent's beaches.

    Thirteen of them have received Blue Flag awards.

    Joss Bay, Sheerness and Tankerton in Kent, as well as St Leonards and Brighton in Sussex have reached the required standard for cleanliness and water quality.

  3. Additional patrols expected at Channel Tunnel after Manchester attack

    Tom Darby
    BBC Live reporter

    If you're planning to use the Channel Tunnel you may see an increased security presence, which is a result of the Manchester attack.

    Eurotunnel has just issued this statement addressing the changes:

    As a general rule, we do not comment on the specifics of security on our site but, as the UK is now at its highest level of alert, the government has said that it is stepping up security at key locations.

    Customers may see additional, visible security patrols on our terminals and, whilst we do not expect this to disrupt our traffic flows, customers would be advised to have their passport in hand, open and ready to present as they go through both sets of border controls on their outbound and return crossings."

    Eurotunnel spokesperson

  4. 'It's incredibly important to get to a hospital that's near you'

    Getting help quickly is vital for stroke patients. So what impact could an urgent review of services in Kent have?

  5. Police seek to reassure public

    Colin Campbell
    Special Correspondent, BBC South East

    Extra police are patrolling train stations, including Brighton.

    But police chiefs in the region are trying to reassure people.

  6. Stabbing victim's father writes song

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    'Hear Me' is being released today in memory of Robert Knox who died nine years ago.

  7. Time to get out the sunscreen

    Georgina Burnett
    BBC Weather

    We've got another bright, sunny day, and it only looks set to get better.

    Watch my latest forecast for more.

  8. ICYMI: Mum starts charity after toddler's death

    Camilla Gooden's son Rex died aged 22 months, after going for a nap from which he never awoke.

    She decided to set up a charity to help other parents in the UK affected by sudden unexplained death in childhood.

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    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

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