Charing26 May 2026Water supplies return to three Kent villagesThe company says exceptionally high temperatures created high demand for tap water supplies.26 May 202625 May 2026Third day of water disruption in Kent and SussexSouth East Water says it is struggling to pump supplies due to "increased demand for drinking water".25 May 202624 May 2026Hundreds affected as water outage hits three villagesSouth East Water says issues in Charing, Challock and Molash were due to a pumping station problem.24 May 202612 Jun 2025Listed palace receives £300k grant for repairsCharing Palace near Ashford has been given the money to help repair the Grade I Listed site.12 Jun 202520 Sep 2024Woman dies after bungalow explosionInquiries into what caused the blast in Charing are ongoing, Kent Fire and Rescue Service says.20 Sep 202419 Sep 2024Woman hospitalised after home explosionA road closure is in place and the fire service is urging people to avoid the area.19 Sep 202416 Jul 2024Man who used secret recording sunglasses jailedJohn Gilliver was caught using a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera at Folkestone Harbour.16 Jul 202425 Jun 2024Running coach wants to start ‘health revolution’So far, 25 of the running clubs have been set up across Kent, which have about 2,000 members.25 Jun 202427 Sep 2021Vic Reeves left deaf in one ear by brain tumourComedian says he has "got used to" his hearing loss which was caused by the inoperable growth.27 Sep 2021...