Summary

  • Our live coverage on Sunday 21 January 2024 has come to an end

  • Widespread warnings were in place across the UK as Storm Isha brought rain and gusts of wind of up to 80mph (128km/h)

  • The Queen Elizabeth the Second Bridge at Dartford closed due to the high winds

  • People were warned there's a good chance of power cuts, which could affect services such as mobile phone coverage

  1. Pub's trade 'killed stone dead' by road closurepublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 7 August

    Jason Tharp, who runs The George Inn, says the South East Water works came without warning.

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  2. 'Lack of feed is massive - everyone is struggling'published at 12:43 British Summer Time 7 August

    Downsview Farm is already using up its winter feed stocks in August as dry weather limits grazing.

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  3. First woman to complete sea forts swim challengepublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 7 August

    Rebekah Kefford swam the eight mile (12.8km) challenge from the Red Sands forts on Wednesday.

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  4. Club condemns 'derogatory' language towards officialpublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 7 August

    Gillingham FC says it will investigate reports of offensive language towards a match official.

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  5. Albion's three-storey car park plan approvedpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 7 August

    A three-storey, 43-space car park will be built into an earth bank near the club's Falmer stadium.

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  6. South Downs hosts leg of doctor's fundraiserpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 7 August

    Meg Pragnell is completing a half Ironman-distance challenge across the South Downs National Park.

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  7. Wild-born chough fledges for first time in 200 yearspublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 7 August

    The red-billed chough, once a common sight, vanished in Kent due to habitat loss and persecution.

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  8. 'I gained independence through learning farm skills'published at 06:20 British Summer Time 7 August

    A Rye farm is teaching adults with learning disabilities skills to help them get paid employment.

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  9. Community project fund reopens for applicationspublished at 06:15 British Summer Time 7 August

    Surrey County Council says it has given nearly £7m to more than 500 projects since February 2023.

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  10. Can glamping and cafes help save British farmers?published at 06:07 British Summer Time 7 August

    Figures show a record number of farms are closing, but can diversification give them a boost?

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  11. Campaigners protest development at apple orchardspublished at 06:03 British Summer Time 7 August

    The proposed site has been allocated for development in Medway Council's draft plan.

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  12. Farmers ask government 'please listen to us'published at 05:59 British Summer Time 7 August

    Some in the South East say the government has "lost the trust and confidence" of the industry.

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  13. Teen killed in West Dean crash named by policepublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 6 August

    The 18-year-old was killed when her Vauxhall Corsa hit a wall in West Dean on Sunday night.

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  14. Grieving family faces long wait for justicepublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 6 August

    An electric bike rider who allegedly hit Mr Blackwood is not due to appear in court until 2028.

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  15. Terminally ill sailor plans round-the-world voyagepublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 6 August

    Jazz Turner has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects connective tissue.

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  16. Somerset and Leics start One-Day Cup with winspublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 6 August

    James Rew hits 106 as Somerset beat Middlesex and Leicestershire Foxes thump Surrey to begin their One-Day Cup campaigns.

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  17. International jamboree event takes place in villagepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 6 August

    Organisers say this year's event is about sustainability, with a focus on environmental awareness.

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  18. Rollercoaster record on track despite Storm Florispublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    Thrill-seeker Dean Stokes had wanted to go on 120 rollercoasters across 32 theme parks in 16 days.

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  19. Surrey casino applies for 24/7 licencepublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 6 August

    An assessment found a low risk to the wider community in Ashford, according to the LDRS.

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  20. Increase in outdoor fires leads to renewed warningpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 6 August

    Surrey Fire & Rescue Service says it has tackled 120 outdoor blazes in June this year.

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