The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing has been reopened between junctions 31 and 1A on the M25. There are still long delays in Essex and Kent.
Britain is to accept more migrants from Calais - particularly children on their own - as part of a new deal with France.
A key vote on jobs, homes and new businesses in Thanet will take place tonight - amid a bitter row over the future of Manston Airport.
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Bob Dale
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Dover District Council says it's closed an unauthorised lorry park in the town.
Action was first taken against the owners of the land in Coombe Valley Road in Dover last summer.
A planning inspector has now upheld the decision, because of the extra traffic it would generate, especially around a railway bridge.
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Police are hunting a gang of muggers who attacked a young man in Battle.
The 21-year-old victim was knocked to the ground and robbed of his mobile, driving licence, cash and a Louis Vuitton card holder.
It happened as he walked along a lane leading to Coronation Gardens, around 00:20 GMT on 6 January.
Image source, GoogleThe attack happened close to a level crossing in Battle
Detectives believe a group of four people waiting at a nearby level crossing may have seen what happened.
The former Canterbury Conservative MP Sir Julian Brazier has announced he won't be contesting the seat at the next general election.
Sir Julian, who was first elected in 1987, suffered a narrow defeat to Labour's Rosie Duffield in May, losing by just 187 votes.
Making his announcement, Sir Julian said he wanted to allow the local party time to choose a new candidate for the next election.
Image source, Conservative PartyQuote MessageServing in Parliament enabled me to represent the constituency and fight for local issues, like the Kent and Canterbury hospital. I expect this Parliament to last a full five years as the new laws require, and feel that by 2022 it would be right that the baton should have passed on."
Sir Julian Brazier, Former Conservative MP for Canterbury
A 12-year-old boy has taken a dip in the sea in Margate on one of the coldest days of the winter so far.
The annual Greek Orthodox celebration started more than half a century ago.
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Image source, Family handoutGeorge Barker died of stab wounds to his chest and abdomen
A £10,000 reward is being offered in the search for a man wanted over the murder of a man who was stabbed outside a London gym.
George Barker, 24, was found at the Double K Gym in Stable Lane, Bexley, south-east London, on 14 November 2016.
The Met Police are offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of Charles (Charlie) Riddington, also known as Barry Ryan.
Mr Riddington is known to have travelled to Germany.
Image source, Metropolitan PoliceCharlie Reddington also uses the alias Barry Ryan
Police said he left the UK from Manchester Airport for Dusseldorf, travelling under the name of Barry Ryan, but may have returned to the UK.
Mr Barker, of South Darenth in Kent, died of stab wounds to his chest and abdomen, when his daughter was one week old.
Mr Barker was stabbed outside the Double K Gym in Bexley
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Image source, Network RailFour Victorian railway tunnels on the Brighton Main Line are to be upgraded as part of a £300m improvement programme, Network Rail has said.
No trains will run between 20 and 28 October this year and 16 and 24 February next year between Three Bridges and Brighton or Lewes
Work will be carried out on the tunnels at Balcombe, Clayton, Patcham and Haywards Heath to stem leaks.
Tracks will be re-laid and points replaced during the closures.
The closures have been planned for school half-term holidays when passenger numbers drop, Network Rail said.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates train services on the line, described the route as "the most congested and intensively used in the country".
Lady Lucan took her own life after diagnosing herself with Parkinson's disease, an inquest hears.
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Image source, Discover BexhillA popular 1920s themed event in Bexhill will not be returning this year.
Roaring 20s, which attracts thousands of people from across the country, has been running for four years.
Organisers have criticised Rother District Council for a lack of funding and say it'll "deal an enormous blow to Bexhill's yearly tourism economy".
A council spokesperson said the authority sets aside £9,000 each year to support new and existing events with the aim of them becoming self-sustaining after three years.
Quote Message"We are in discussion with the organiser of Roaring 20s and will continue to assist established events, where possible, with support including the free use of car parks, public land and waste services. Despite the financial challenges the council continues to face, we are committed to supporting and promoting tourism."
Rother District Council
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BBC Live reporter
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Firefighters and police are at a Swanscombe school after a reported chemical leak.
Ebbsfleet Academy in Kent was evacuated as a precaution, and emergency services called at around 10:30 GMT.
A Kent Fire and rescue spokesman said they were called to a bleach-like smell in a plant room.
The source of the smell is thought to have been a leak from a kitchen extraction system and the room is now being ventilated by fire crews.
South East Coast Ambulance treated a number of patients, including children and adults, at the scene but no injuries are life threatening.
Lizzie Massey
BBC Live reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesA school which has banned pupils from bringing in junk food will be conducting bag searches and confiscating unhealthy items.
In a statement on The Charles Dickens School's website it states "sweets, fizzy drinks, energy drinks and multi-pack sizes of unhealthy food/drink are not allowed".
Any items taken will not be returned, it adds.
The checks will form part of the Broadstairs school's regular uniform checks.
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Police want to speak to this man in connection with unauthorised metal detecting at Hotham Park in Bognor.
Image source, Sussex PolicePolice say the incident took place at about 16:00 GMT on Friday 29 December.
Arun District Council owns the park and does not give permission for metal detecting there as it can lead to permanent loss of important historical information or artefacts.
Yasmine Djadoudi
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'Colour My World' has been chosen as the theme for this year's Brighton Pride.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe theme was chosen to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic rainbow flag.
Brighton Pride's Director Paul Kemp said “Coming together as a community to declare our unity is ever more important."
Brighton Pride will run from Friday 3-5 August.
Lizzie Massey
BBC Live reporter
A husband and wife who were involved in a serious collision in Ashford in Surrey have both died.
Police were called to the A308 Kingston Road at 16:00 GMT on 9 December after four cars were involved in a collision.
Evelyn Swann, 88, the passenger of a Skoda Fabia died at the scene. Neil Swann, 87, the driver of the Skoda was taken to hospital but died on 2 January.
A statement released by their family said the pair will be "sorely missed".
The driver of a blue Subaru Impreza was taken to hospital with a serious but non-life threatening injury. No one was injured in the other two vehicles involved.
Kent Police has renewed its appeal for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
A 33-year-old man from Seaford in Sussex and a 32-year-old man from Hersham, Surrey have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst over the prescribed limit for drugs.
They remain under investigation.
Canon John Corbyn said brides arriving late for their wedding have disrupted the church schedule.
Around 700 migrants are living rough again in the area where the Calais Jungle once stood, charities estimate.
One 15-year-old boy was killed over Christmas trying to jump on a lorry to the UK.
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Police have been using a drone to help search for John Prince who's gone missing from his home in Hastings.
Image source, Sussex PoliceThe 70-year-old is schizophrenic and isn't believed to have taken his medication with him.
He was last seen at about noon yesterday at a betting shop in Ore.
People are being asked to check sheds and garages in case Mr Prince has taken shelter there overnight.