Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

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A former magistrate is suing the NHS after it suspended him for his views on same sex adoption.

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An inquest has opened today into the death of a 16-year-old whose body was found on a railway line at Herne Bay.

Taiyah Peebles' body was discovered last week.

The teenager had been electrocuted, after a night out with friends.

The inquest has now been adjourned until mid October.

Rachel Mackley
Weather Presenter, BBC South East

It may be August but we're in for some blustery and wet weather over the next day or two.

Here's my latest forecast.

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

A Christian magistrate who lost his job and then his role as an NHS director for saying it was better for children to be bought up by a father and a mother rather than gay couples is suing the NHS.

Richard Page says that the current policy can prevent Christians from holding public posts.

Mr Page was suspended by the Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust last year - but believes he has been discriminated against as a Christian.

His former employers say Mr Page's stance "undermined" the confidence of staff, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

The RNLI is urging people to "respect the water" this summer as part of a drowning prevention campaign, external.

The charity says more people die in UK waters in August than any other month.

Seven men died in the sea at Camber last summer.

The sister of a young woman who died because of doctors' failings says she thinks of her every day.

Almost £1m of lottery funding is being spent on helping protect endangered bumblebees.

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Police looking for a 15-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Gillingham are appealing for information.

Destin Awere-Kyere was reported missing on 16 July and was last seen in the Marlborough Road area on 12 July.

He is reported to have travelled to Bexleyheath by train and it's believed he's still in this area, or he could be in Greenwich.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 16-1606.

With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.

Jailed for being homosexual, Keith Biddlecombe talks about how it changed his life.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Weather

Enjoy this afternoon's sunshine, as the clouds will be back tomorrow.

Here's my forecast.

Dover Athletic sign winger Kadell Daniel on an undisclosed-length contract after a successful trial period.

From being the only girl in a boys' team in Sandwich, to being Player of the Tournament in England's World Cup winning side, opening bat Tammy Beaumont is putting women's cricket on the map.

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

A giant mural has been painted in memory of a teenager who was electrocuted on a railway line.

The body of Taiyah Peebles was discovered on the tracks near Herne Bay station last week.

Margate artist Vince Pugh says he painted the mural as a "mark of respect" to the teenager.

On the 50th anniversary of the partial legalisation of homosexuality, is it safe to be gay now?

Victims of recent homophobic violence describe their horrific experiences.

'Is it safe to be gay in the UK?' is on BBC2 tonight at 21:00 BST.

Going against your instincts could help save your life in dangerous waters, warns the RNLI.

The charity advises to avoid the natural reaction to panic and splash around the water. Instead, allow yourself to float for a few minutes while you consider the best options of survival.

The recommendation comes as more people drown along the coast in August than any other time of year. Many people visit beaches in South East England during the summer holidays.

Hamish Mureddu-Reid
BBC News Online, South East

The jury at Maidstone Crown Court has retired to consider its verdict in the case of two people accused of causing the death of a five-month-old baby.

Katherine Cox, 33, and her 25-year-old boyfriend Danny Shepherd.are both accused of causing the death of Ms Cox's son Eli Cox at their Kent home in April last year.

Maidstone Crown Court heard Eli had 28 fractures and a post-mortem examination found his death was caused by an injury to his head.

Mr Shepherd said he saw Eli gasping and gave him adult CPR compressions which he now knew was wrong.

Ms Cox said she was told to "hang him upside down and shake him" after Eli turned blue and stopped breathing.

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When Kent Police took to the roads in a 40-tonne lorry, they were able to see truck drivers using phones, completing paperwork - and one was even watching a film on a laptop.

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Kent Online, external: Identity fraud fears as gangs rifle through bins in Sturry

Kent News, external: Two men taken to hospital after four-car smash in Sittingbourne

Kent Live, external: Concern is growing for missing teenager Abigale Spree who hasn't been seen for 10 days