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

Live Reporting

  1. Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak

    Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

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  2. Man charged with raping woman in car park

    Suleman Mukaish, 27, is due to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday, Sussex Police say.

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  3. Rescue dog enjoys Mother's Day after raising puppies

    Rescue dog Bella has now found a "wonderful" family of her own, staff at the rescue centre say.

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  4. Fires across town started deliberately, police say

    Three fires in Godalming in five days are being investigated as suspected arson, Surrey Police says.

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  5. Dispersal order in place to deter anti-social behaviour

    The dispersal order in Staines is in force until 11:00 GMT on Monday, Surrey Police says.

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  6. Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency

    The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

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  7. Leisure complex set for major revamp

    Ashford Borough Council says plans include a cinema, family attractions, gaming and workspaces.

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  8. Crews respond to two fires caused by batteries

    Three people are treated for smoke inhalation after the blazes in Swanley and Ramsgate.

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  9. Rail services suspended after signalling failure

    Southern and South Western Railway say trains are not running between Epsom and Dorking currently.

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  10. Wakehurst's wartime secret buried in the grounds

    The secret history of an underground radio station with an escape pod in West Sussex.

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  11. Skater hopes to tackle 'tsunami of loneliness'

    Matt Davey, from Hastings, says skateboarding can help to support young men's mental health.

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  12. The legend of a dragon on a village embankment

    Measuring 19m x 8m, the dragon was created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II 's Silver Jubilee.

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  13. 'Our 2,500 mile trek for our terrific grandchild'

    Robert and Ana Maria are walking for their granddaughter Mabel, who was diagnosed with cancer.

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  14. The village on the frontline in the Battle of Medway

    The Romans arrived in east Kent and used the ford at Aylesford to cross the River Medway.

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  15. Sir Norman Wisdom exhibition opens in his hometown

    Sir Norman Wisdom's exhibition about his life in Deal launches at Kent Museum Of The Moving Image.

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  16. Water firm will 'struggle' to supply planned homes

    Plans for 23,000 new homes across Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay reach the final stages.

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  17. Home search for bearded dragon after year in care

    Henry was dumped on the doorstep of the Sussex Reptile Centre in March 2025.

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  18. Hundreds of women join colourful sea swim

    About 1,000 women take part in the Big Swim for International Women's Day in Poole and Brighton.

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  19. Misplumbed flats pump sewage into sea - water firm

    Southern Water says misconnections can have a "very significant impact" on the quality of sea water.

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  20. Man arrested in car park rape investigation

    Sussex Police said a 27-year-old remains in custody after the alleged rape in Worthing on Wednesday.

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