David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, will not accept his bonus this year following 'unacceptable outages' that left thousands without water in Kent and Sussex, as MPs criticize the company's performance.
James Wall was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing luxury watches and jewelry. Police tracked him to a chip shop where his bright neon T-shirt gave him away.
Discover Scotney Castle, a breathtaking National Trust estate in Kent with magical views, hidden pathways, and romantic gardens just 45 minutes from London by train. Perfect for peaceful walks, picnics, and Bridgerton-inspired adventures.
Campaigners in Tunbridge Wells are urgently raising funds to purchase the town's privately owned commons, fearing developers could transform the land into luxury flats, threatening its ecological and community value.
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South East Water faces mounting criticism over supply failures while Shell proposes a major CEO pay increase and KPMG warns of AI-driven industry transformation ahead.
Residents in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, are mobilising against South East Water after prolonged outages, fearing future cuts and calling for accountability and infrastructure overhaul.
England faces a self-imposed water crisis with towns like Tunbridge Wells experiencing repeated outages. Decades of underinvestment in privatised water infrastructure threaten widespread shortages.
Residents in Tunbridge Wells form Dry Wells Action group, fearing inevitable water cuts after lengthy outages, with calls for accountability and infrastructure overhaul.
Thousands of homes in Kent endure water outages after multiple South East Water failures. Bottled water stations deployed as regulator investigates. Read the latest.
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Thousands in Kent & Sussex face days without water. Former Labour MP Natascha Engel argues only private investment can fund the upgrades our ageing water system desperately needs. Read the analysis.
South East Water has restored supplies to thousands of homes after a six-day outage, as regulator Ofwat launches an investigation. The firm reported £18.2m pre-tax profits.
Regulator Ofwat launches probe into South East Water after repeated failures leave tens of thousands in Kent and Sussex without water for days. Discover the latest on the crisis.
Thousands of properties across Kent and Sussex remain without reliable water supply for a fifth day. South East Water blames Storm Goretti for power cuts and burst pipes. Read the latest updates.
Thousands in Kent and Sussex face days without tap water as South East Water blames freezing weather. Pubs close, schools shut, and residents struggle as CEO's bonus sparks outrage.
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Kent County Council declares a major incident as thousands face water outages. Storm Goretti and power cuts blamed. Find out affected areas and where to get bottled water.
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
A man and woman in their 30s died in a head-on collision between a Triumph motorcycle and a Ford van on the A228 near Tunbridge Wells. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
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More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
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Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
Shocking footage shows an elderly man cruising a mobility scooter on the A21. The video, captured near Tunbridge Wells, has gone viral online. Discover the full story.
