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  1. Tories hold Medway Council
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  2. Tory council leader feared 'wipe out'

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  3. Folkestone and Hythe result

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  4. Tories lose seats in Folkestone and Hythe

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  5. Latest from Folkestone and Hythe

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  6. Tories lose Tandridge - analysis

    Helen Catt
    Political Editor, BBC South East

    In a night dominated by Brexit and the impact of Westminster politics on local elections, the Conservative loss of Tandridge stands out as something different.

    Wealthy East Surrey is traditionally Tory territory but the Conservatives have seen their control there steadily ebb away over several years.

    The beneficiaries have largely been Independents and Residents Groups.

    It’s not Brexit that’s done that but a failure to balance house-building with concerns over the greenbelt.

    That is solid Tory policy territory in the South East and could suggest there may be more for the party to worry about than their immediate Brexit concerns.

  7. Tories lose Tandridge - the details

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  8. The latest from Folkestone and Hythe

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  9. Tories lose control of Tandridge

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  10. Tory leader convinced they've lost control of council

    Our reporter Amanda Akass is at the Folkestone and Hythe count, and the council leader isn't confident about the result.

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  11. Counting underway across the South East

    Count underway at Folkestone and Hythe

    Tandridge District Council in Surrey is expected to be first South East local authority to declare its result overnight. It's estimated this will be at about 02:30 BST.

    Medway, Dartford and Folkestone are also counting overnight.

    It's thought the Dartford and Folkestone results will come in at about 04:00 BST with Medway coming in at about 05:00 BST.

    The rest of the South East councils will reveal their results during the day.

  12. PC quits before hearing over stalked woman

    The officer was due to face a hearing on 10 May but has resigned from the force, Sussex Police says.

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  13. Judge stops transgender Twitter row

    Stephanie Hayden and Catholic journalist Caroline Farrow are told not to mention each other online.

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  14. 'You're just waiting for the next window to go'

    Simon Jones
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    A couple are mystified as to why vandals are repeatedly targeting their home and property.

  15. Hants cling on to beat Sussex in epic

    One-Day Cup holders Hampshire cling on to win an epic game against Sussex by just nine runs.

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  16. NHS trust failed to protect inmate

    Jamie Osborne was not properly cared for in hospital wing after a suicide attempt, a court hears.

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  17. Seven men detained after dinghy crossing

    Border Force detains seven men after a dinghy was seen crossing the Channel.

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  18. 'Abuse' detainees challenge Home Office

    The BBC showed footage of alleged assaults, humiliation and abuse at Brook House removal centre.

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  19. WW2 soldiers' video messages home

    Attempts are made to trace families of Sussex veterans who filmed messages in Asia.

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  20. Pier amusement arcade gets go-ahead

    Hastings Pier

    Plans to open an amusement arcade on Hastings Pier have been given the go-ahead.

    The proposal was approved by Hastings Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday.

    During the meeting, several councillors argued the new use of the pier's visitor centre would provide additional income and help secure its future.

    The committee heard there would be no changes to its outside appearance or internal structure and no adult gambling games.

    Concerns about "loud noises and flashing lights" and whether it was the right use of the building did not convince the committee, which granted the application with five votes in favour and one against.