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. Warning for councils who don't reveal pothole datapublished at 06:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March

    Councils in the South East will have to publish reports on pothole repairs, or risk funding cuts.

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  2. Double-amputee will soon not need crutches to walkpublished at 06:11 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March

    Tony Hudgell had both legs amputated after being abused as a baby by his birth parents.

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  3. Wheelchair for sheep which 'keeps falling over'published at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary rehabilitates animals rescued from extreme cases of neglect and abuse.

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  4. Women farmers making their mark in agriculturepublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Farmer Liz Tallis says the industry has become more gender balanced since the turn of the millennium.

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  5. Clean up of A2 ahead of anti-litter campaignpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Some lane closures will be in place as the work is carried out over the next two weeks.

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  6. Residents still without water after burst pipepublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    South East Water says it does not have a completion time for the repairs.

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  7. Dirt bikes 'terrifying' green space userspublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Police say they will seize motorbikes being ridden dangerously on parks, golf courses and footpaths.

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  8. More than 5,000 migrants cross Channel in 2025published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    It is the earliest point in the year that crossings have reached 5,000 since recent records began.

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  9. M25 bridge demolition 'progressing well'published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    National Highways says the section of motorway in Surrey is due to reopen at 06:00 GMT on Monday.

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  10. Taxi fares set to increase due to cost of livingpublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    A driver requested fares to be increased citing reasons including cost of living and inflation.

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  11. Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing published at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    A woman, aged in her 20s, is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, say police.

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  12. Covid lives weren't celebrated - funeral directorpublished at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    An undertaker and religious figures share their reflections of funerals during the Covid pandemic.

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  13. Major chemical incident stood down, say policepublished at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Sussex Police says most of the people evacuated in St Leonards have returned to their homes.

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  14. Teens' pet photos shortlisted for RSPCA awardpublished at 07:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March

    Entrants are encouraged to take photos of all kinds of animals to help them get closer to nature.

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  15. Half marathon cancelled as police burn chemicalspublished at 19:57 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    The popular Hastings running event was due to take place on Sunday.

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  16. Uber breaking no rules at Gatwick, council findspublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Local taxi drivers say Uber was using its app as a "virtual rank" at Gatwick Airport.

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  17. Views sought on major housing proposalpublished at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    The proposed £86m scheme in Guildford will include 248 homes, with 40% affordable housing.

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  18. Investment of £3m to help road safety near schoolspublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    A total of 14 schools in seven boroughs receive additional safety measures.

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  19. Trade skills workshops for Ukrainian kidspublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    Ben Hurst says he wants to teach children "essential skills" so they can rebuild their country.

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  20. Man charged after stabbing in Tadworthpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March

    A 27-year-old man from Tadworth has been charged over the stabbing on Tuesday.

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