Ashford2 days agoBottled water stations open amid supply disruptionSouth East Water blames outages on increased demand during the week-long heatwave.2 days ago3 days ago'Water disruption is really hurting businesses'South East Water says more than 17,500 customers across the county are still impacted on Friday.3 days ago4 days agoFrustration mounts over Kent water supply disruptionSouth East Water blames demand for water during the hot weather for the multiple supply problems.4 days ago5 days agoAbout 18,000 properties hit with water supply issuesSouth East Water is encouraging its customers to "use water for essential purposes only". 5 days ago6 days agoMan tortured in Dubai detention – human rights groupRyan Pepper, from Kent, has been imprisoned in the UAE "without explanation", says the group.6 days ago24 May 2026Calls mount to move ferry border checks from DoverCouncillors back a series of new measures, including border checks moving to near Ashford, in Kent.24 May 202623 May 2026Rail line closes for nine days for upgrade workThe line between Borough Green & Wrotham and Ashford International is closed until 31 May.23 May 202622 May 2026NHS trust chief executive leaves role after four yearsEast Kent NHS trust was recently included in a programme tackling the "worst services in the country".22 May 202620 May 2026Trust resignations need to 'weed out deadwood'An NHS trust is offering employees voluntary redundancy under a new money-saving scheme.20 May 2026...