Summary

  • 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.

  • News, sport, weather and travel updates for the South East of England

Live Reporting

  1. London's most affordable commuter towns

    After this week's rise in train fares, we look at the commuter towns where your money goes further

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  2. Seagulls fans banned after match trouble

    The club host its rivals, Crystal Palace, once again in the third round of the FA cup.

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  3. Experience the thrill of a Spitfire flight

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly the iconic Spitfire?

    Now you can find out at a museum in Kent.

  4. Call for action on 'notorious' road

    Pete Funnell lost his son Will on the A229 near Maidstone four years ago.

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  5. Woman arrested after postman hit by car

    Sue Nicholson
    BBC News

    A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a postman was hit by a car while on his round.

    The man in his 50s was delivering post in College Road, Margate, just after 10:40 GMT on Saturday when the crash happened.

    You can see more on this story here.

    Air Ambulance in MargateMitchell Brown

    The postman was airlifted to a hospital in south London

  6. Man critical after Rochester crash

    A 20-year-old Chatham man is in a critical condition in a London hospital after a crash in Rochester.

    The crash happened at about 14:50 GMT on Sunday on the A228 at Frindsbury Hill.

    The injured man's red and white Honda off-road motorcycle collided with a silver Renault Scenic, Kent Police said.

    The 50-year-old male driver of the car was uninjured. Police are appealing for witnesses.

  7. Join me on BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey

    Danny Pike
    Presenter, BBC Sussex and Surrey

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  8. Wrap up warm, it's cold this morning

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Weather

    Feeling chilly to start and staying cloudy most of the day.

    Here's my latest forecast.

  9. More fans banned ahead of Albion v Palace match

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    A flare being let off at the Amex stadiumGetty Images

    Twelve more Brighton and Hove Albion fans have been banned ahead of tonight's FA Cup match with Crystal Palace.

    It's after the club reviewed CCTV footage of anti-social behaviour at the stadium during their last meeting in November.

    Extra security and extra police have been laid on for the clash at the Amex.

    Last time the two teams met six fans were arrested and two stewards were injured.

  10. It's the start of a new week

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    And we'll be here with your latest news, travel, sport and weather, through to Friday.

    To kick things off, here's a great picture of the tidal pool at Broadstairs in Kent taken by Dean Spinks - it's our #PhotoOfTheDay.

    Tidal poolDean Spinks

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