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About 24,000 customers are without water in the Tunbridge Wells area and the issue is set to continue through the night, South East Water has confirmed. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4olOxsJ


A notorious gang that once terrorised Kent and Sussex in 18th Century were revealed to be "paper tigers" after they were defeated by a small-town militia, a historian has said. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4ooUO76


A buyer is being sought to help preserve a rare 19th Century military sea fort on the River Medway which is on the market for £50,000.  Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3KtnKNg


Allan Swan - better known as the ‘Chicken Man’ - wowed audiences with his quirky performance, earning a spot in the first round of Britain’s Got Talent. He jumped into the BBC Radio Kent studio, where he shared the story behind his unusual decision to leap inside a balloon.


A water supply issue affecting much of Tunbridge Wells not expected to be resolved until 18:00, South East Water has said. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3M4t6PD


The family of a Rochester man who was killed when he was hit by an e-bike are calling for better education about their dangers. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4itAWhB


Evidence from the police investigation into the Great Train Robbery is to go under the hammer in Kenardington.  Tap below to read more bbc.in/3M12EGF


Thank you to Louise Standen for sending in today's #PhotoOfTheDay from Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest 🌲📸

BBCRadioKent's tweet image. Thank you to Louise Standen for sending in today's #PhotoOfTheDay from Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest 🌲📸

South East Water has apologised to customers in the Tunbridge Wells area who may be experiencing a loss of water or low pressure, which it said was due to an issue at Pembury Water Treatment Works. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4it5Y9z


It was one of Britain's most infamous and brutal crimes, now police documents and evidence photos from the 1963 Great Train Robbery are up for auction in Ashford. Listen here: bbc.in/4ajvJHc

BBCRadioKent's tweet image. It was one of Britain's most infamous and brutal crimes, now police documents and evidence photos from the 1963 Great Train Robbery are up for auction in Ashford.
 
Listen here: bbc.in/4ajvJHc

A story of smuggling, violence and the infamous Hawkhurst Gang. More here: bbc.in/49Eqxxr

BBCRadioKent's tweet image. A story of smuggling, violence and the infamous Hawkhurst Gang.

More here: bbc.in/49Eqxxr

The Maidstone Borough Council leader who called for a pardon for witches is facing a no confidence vote. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4p7d7P9


Watch as two Harlem Globetrotters teach BBC South East Today presenter Ellie Crisell how to do their iconic trick.


Two members of a weightlifting club in Hildenborough are preparing to take part in their first ever contests at the ages of 81 and 77. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4ajHWLW


A Chatham church which has reopened after a multimillion-pound restoration will be "a hub of hope for the community", one of its leaders has said. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3Xl7PUa


A chip shop owner from Bearsted says he is "proud" to have been part of TV history when he was matched with future TV presenter Jenni Falconer on Blind Date. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3XUSiKO


As the Christmas shopping season gets fully under way, which towns in the South East are offering free or discounted parking? Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4pxKSJm


Today's #PhotoOfTheDay from Ashford 📸 thank you to Trish Abbott for sending this in 🌅

BBCRadioKent's tweet image. Today's #PhotoOfTheDay from Ashford 📸 thank you to Trish Abbott for sending this in 🌅

Kent projects won in two categories at this year's Men's Shed of the Year awards, held in the House of Commons. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/43X81N1


A man from Dartford who stabbed a sleeping family friend to death in a "senseless" act has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years. More here: bbc.in/3KsbwVa


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