Summary

  • Dover Coastguard are assisting the UK Border Force with an ‘incident’ in the English Channel.

  • Charles Riddington has been extradited yet over murder of George Barker outside a gym in Bexley.

  • Firefighters remained at a Morrisons in Folkestone overnight, following a large fire.

  • The sister of a murder victim from Ashford says she believes his killer has damaged his gravestone.

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

  1. Kent Police seize 'thousands of pounds worth of cannabis bud'published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Cannabis seizedImage source, Kent Police

    Police have seized cannabis “bud” believed to be worth thousands of pounds after a raid in Sandwich.

    Officers discovered the Class B drug at a property in St Bart’s Road.

    Kent Police said: “Along with the bud, mobile phones, thousands of pounds in cash and drugs paraphernalia were seized.”

    A 55-year-old man from Sandwich and a 26-year-old man from Ramsgate were arrested on suspicion of drug supply, following the raid on November 1.

    Sergeant Simon Drew, from Kent Police’s community policing team, said: “I would like to reassure residents that it is our priority to actively pursue those people suspected to be involved in drug supply and put a stop to it.

    “Anyone who suspects drug activity is taking place in their town or street should call us straight away on 101 and provide us with as much information as possible. Any detail, big or small, can assist with inquiries and ongoing investigations.”

  2. Man has jaw broken in assaultpublished at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    A man has had his jaw broken in an attack in Worthing.

    The victim, who is in his 20s, was walking with a friend towards his van, parked in Cross Street.

    Another man approached him as he reached the van, and a fight broke out.

    Cross Street, WorthingImage source, Google
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    The attack happened in Cross Street, Worthing

    As well as a fractured jaw, the victim also suffered a broken tooth.

    A 25-year-old man from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

  3. Lewes bonfire: Effigies revealedpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Effigy of Theresa May, Jacob Rees Mogg and Boris JohnsonImage source, Paul Cutler

    Another effigy has been spotted on its way to Lewes bonfire.

    Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the event this evening.

    Effigy of Theresa May, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Boris JohnsonImage source, Paul Cutler
  4. Council's basic services 'not sustainable'published at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    East Sussex County Council is proposing cuts to social services, libraries and roads maintenance.

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  5. Council starts property development firmpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Dean Kilpatrick
    Local Democracy Reporter

    Dover District Council is to set up a property development company in a bid to generate revenue.

    Cabinet councillors today agreed to create Honeywood Property Services Limited, which is intended to invest in private residential and commercial properties.

    Profits generated will help pay for public services amid funding cuts from central government, the council said.

    Conservative deputy leader, Councillor Michael Conolly, said: “We have responded in various ways so that we've been able to maintain frontline services and a very low council tax rate in terms of east Kent.

    “This is potentially another weapon in that process.”

    It is proposed the company will invest £2 million a year for the first five years of its operation.

    Loans made to the company will be charged at market rates, with money going to the authority's general fund.

  6. In pictures: Lewes Bonfire effigiespublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    The first images of the effigies for this year's Lewes bonfire celebrations are beginning to emerge on social media.

    Lewes Borough Bonfire Society has tweeted photos of a "ghost train".

    The tweet reads: "The LBBS are full steam ahead unlike GTV who are not stopping at Lewes tonight".

    Effigy of a 'ghost train'Image source, LBBS/Mick Symes
    Effigy of a 'ghost train'Image source, LBBS/Mick Symes

    Meanwhile Julie Mann has spotted this effigy on its way to bonfire.

    She says: "I reckon it’s a certain #politician with a bag over her head! #bonfirenight"

    EffigyImage source, Julie Mann/@julesinbalance
  7. The clergyman behind the unknown warriorpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    How the idea of a Folkestone clergyman became the focal point for a nation's grief.

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  8. ‘Urgent’ action needed over Heathrow runwaypublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    The UK's aviation regulator says Heathrow Airport must clarify the cost and timescale of a third runway.

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  9. Children hurt in inflatable slide fallpublished at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Eight children injured after falling from an inflatable slide at a fireworks display.

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  10. Johnson leaves Middlesex for Surreypublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Surrey appoint Richard Johnson as assistant coach after the ex-England bowler was released from his contract at Middlesex.

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  11. Podmore and Crawley extend Kent dealspublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Kent seamer Harry Podmore and batsman Zak Crawley sign new contracts ahead of the 2019 county season.

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  12. One child still in hospital after Woking inflatable slide fallpublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Sue Nicholson
    BBC News

    Inflatable slide at WokingImage source, Andy Datson/Twitter

    One child remains in hospital after eight youngsters fell from a giant inflatable slide at a funfair.

    They were injured at Woking Park in Surrey on Saturday where a fireworks display was being held.

    Seven children have since been discharged from hospital.

    Donia Echouafni, whose 12-year-old daughter injured her pelvis, told ITV News it was "a traumatic event".

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was carrying out a "thorough investigation" into the incident.

  13. BA passengers in three-day journey 'hell'published at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    The Florida to London journey took 77 hours with one woman saying her holiday turned into a nightmare.

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  14. Epic swim begins and ends in Kentpublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    After spending five months swimming the coast of Great Britain, Ross Edgley's record-breaking journey has ended on the same Kent beach where it began.

  15. Police called after six partygoers injuredpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Police had to break up a house party in Woking, after violence spilled out on to the street, leaving six people in hospital.

    It happened in Dartmouth Avenue around 21:30 GMT on 3 November.

    Those injured had suffered lacerations and the road had to be closed for a time.

    Officers are investigating for anyone who was there to come forward, especially if they have photos or videos.

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    There were a lot of teenagers at this party. I'd ask parents to talk with their teenage children if they may have been at this party, and encourage them to come forward and help our investigation."

    Insp Rachel Griffiths, Surrey Police

  16. Would you join the coffin club?published at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Would you assemble and paint your own flat-pack coffin?

    A club doing that is launched in Hastings

  17. On Sussex and Surrey Mid Morning...published at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Danny Pike
    Presenter, BBC Sussex and Surrey

    I'm talking about how we talk to our children to keep them safe.

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  18. People 'living unlawfully' in caravanspublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    An investigation exposes one holiday park of trying to mis-sell caravans as permanent homes.

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  19. Are you planning a Bonfire Night party?published at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Weather

    Then you'll need to check my weather forecast.

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  20. New line-up for BBC Radio Kentpublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2018

    It's all change today on BBC Radio Kent as Ian Collins and John Warnett take over Breakfast and Drive.

    Tune and wait for the fireworks.