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. Housing development approved over local oppositionpublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Some local residents say the proposed 220-property estate will destroy a "unique" coastal view.

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  2. Gravesend woman joins sleep-out for homelessnesspublished at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Tish Reynolds was left sleeping in a park at the age of 16 when she was evicted from her bedsit.

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  3. Royal Pavilion display to explore history of colourpublished at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Visitors to one of Brighton's most distinctive landmarks can enjoy installations and activities.

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  4. Public meeting held over GP practice concernspublished at 06:44 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Modality Mid Sussex has sites in Crawley Down, Burgess Hill and two in East Grinstead.

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  5. The 'family' club led by a Champions League winnerpublished at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Margate FC's player-manager says he knows how influential he can be at the club.

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  6. Talks on landslip repair funding sought by councilpublished at 06:29 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Kent County Council's leader has written to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to ask to meet.

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  7. 'Covid forced us to adapt - now we are booming'published at 06:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March

    Businesses visited by BBC South East at the height of the pandemic reflect on life, five years on.

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  8. Homes evacuated after suspected chemicals foundpublished at 19:51 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Sussex Police are investigating after a report of chemicals found at an address in St Leonards.

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  9. Dame Vera Lynn's birthday marked in home villagepublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    A service at St Margaret's Church in the village remembers the Forces' Sweetheart.

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  10. Kent CEO Storey to step down at end of seasonpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Kent chief executive officer Simon Storey will step down at the end of the season after more than six years at the helm.

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  11. TikTok star 'overdosed in months before her death'published at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Imogen Nunn, 25, died in January 2023 after taking a poisonous substance she had ordered online.

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  12. Class disruption affects learning at Academy, Ofstedpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    The regulator says "too many pupils" do not behave well after inspecting The Eastbourne Academy.

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  13. School wins Gladiators gadget competitionpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Pupils designed a gadget they say will help contestants in the hit TV show with their strength.

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  14. No need for new pharmacies, say NHS bossespublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Almost 1,200 people have signed a petition highlighting the need for a chemist in Thames Ditton.

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  15. Robinson rejoins Sussex coaching staffpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Former Sussex head coach Mark Robinson rejoins the club's coaching staff on a short-term deal.

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  16. Man keen for 'dignity and privacy' in new bedroompublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    The charity Band of Builders will carry out work for a new bedroom and bathroom at his Surrey home.

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  17. Long delays after lorry fire on A21published at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    National Highways said it had responded to the fire at 07:54 GMT.

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  18. 'Pet blood bank helped extend my dog's life'published at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Lottie Howard's 15-year-old pet needed a blood transfusion after falling seriously ill.

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  19. Man admits exposing himself at nature reservepublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    Archie Langsdon was caught by members of the public exposing himself at Barossa Nature Reserve.

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  20. Red Arrows to lead East Sussex airshowpublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March

    But an East Sussex councillor warns the international event needs more funds to continue.

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