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South East Water: Who owns the supplier that’s landed in hot water?

Like many UK utilities firms, South East Water has a complicated ownership structure with multiple streams of largely foreign investment.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

MPs call for removal of water boss amid continuing ‘totally shambolic’ outages

17,000 properties in Kent and Sussex remain without water for the fifth day

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Ministers holding emergency meetings as 17,000 properties remain without water

South East Water has blamed the latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

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'Resign!' Leader of Kent Council urges water boss to quit after supply crisis in London's commuter belt

Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK Leader of Kent County Council, said South East Water’s chief executive David Hinton should consider his position

Evening Standard · Jan 13

In Pictures: Storm Goretti batters Britain with snow, wind and rain

Thousands of people were left without power while drivers faced dangerous conditions in many areas.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Two school buses crash on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti

A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Children in hospital after school bus crashes on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti

The incident follows Met Office weather warnings

The Independent UK · Jan 7

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School bus crashes into ditch in Kent

Kent Police were called soon after 8am after a bus left the road at Chilmington Green, Ashford, and ended up in a ditch.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Migrants arrive in UK for first time this year after Channel crossing

Pictures show people disembarking a Border Force boat in Dover on Monday, becoming the first to arrive in 2026 amid a cold spell of weather.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury ‘received hundreds of letters of support’

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

In Pictures: Beavers and Bridgerton lookalikes among animal highlights for 2025

Ministers announced a licensing system to legally return beavers to the wild in England this year, with the first pair released in Dorset in March.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast

Here are some of the most spectacular coastal pictures from the last 12 months.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption?

If you’ve been affected by cancellations to Eurostar services, we would like to hear from you

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Child dies and another taken to hospital after house fire

Firefighters said they faced an ‘intense’ blaze on arrival at the property in the village of Hamstreet, in Ashford.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

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Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Child dies and another taken to hospital after horror house fire

Firefighters faced an ‘intense’ blaze on arrival at property in the village of Hamstreet, Ashford

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts

Swimmers up and down the country took to the water for an annual tradition.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

Immigration conversations are dividing us, says Archbishop of Canterbury-elect

Dame Sarah Mullally made history in October when she became the first woman named to take the leading role.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

How many migrants crossed the Channel yesterday? Busy night of small boat journeys amid record day for arrivals

More than 41,000 people have now made the dangerous small boats journey this year, after a record day of activity for a December on Saturday

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Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

Reform council planning ‘huge’ cuts in adult social care

Kent County Council has estimated that 18,804 people could be impacted by the proposal

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase

Kent County Council was won by Reform at local elections in May, when their candidates promised to cut council spending and keep taxes low.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Reform UK council’s budget reveals ‘gaping’ £60 million deficit – and it could get worse

Kent County Council (KCC), faces a projected debt increase of tens of millions of pounds, even with maximum council tax hikes

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Lion pictured having ‘critical’ procedure to help safeguard species

Sahee, an Asiatic lion living at Hertfordshire Zoo, underwent a specialist procedure to check his fertility.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

Channel crossings begin on Saturday after longest pause in seven years

Before the weekend, no vessels had reached the English coast for 28 days, according to Home Office figures.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Boil water notice lifted for tens of thousands of properties in Kent

South East Water said people can be sure their tap water is now safe.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

UK set for longest stretch without migrant boat crossings for seven years

The most arrivals ever recorded in the month of December is 3,254, in 2024

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