It is the second time this month that record highs have been seen, with more than a thousand migrants making successful crossings in July. The Home Office said the number is "unacceptably high".

Children among record number of migrants found crossing Channel

Screens and barriers will be in place between customers and staff in many premises, with increased surface cleaning and hand washing enforced.

Beauty salons among shops to reopen across the South East

18-year-old Nathan Kitenge, from Barking in east London, travelled to Gillingham by train on the morning of Friday 20 December 2019. Within an hour of arriving in Kent, Kitenge had left 35-year-old Tony Eastwood for dead following a brutal knife attack.

Teenage drug dealer found guilty of Gillingham murder

Arts venues across the Thames Valley and South East have been reacting to the announcement that the industry will be given a £1.57bn support package from the government.

South's arts industry reacts to £1.57bn emergency lifeline from government

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It isn't the first time that one of the Canterbury Cathedral's cats have gotten involved with the Dean's sermons.

Canterbury Cathedral cat steals the show during sermon - again!

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Owners say they have been left 'devastated', but despite the damage caused, they have still gone ahead with their plans to reopen.

Car crashes into pub in Kent on day of reopening

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Fly-tipping across the South East has become more prevalent during lockdown, but councils say they are 'fighting back', with many now setting up enforcement teams ready to tackle those who flout the law.

Fly-tipping across South East costing councils 'hundreds of thousands'

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Marek Wisniewski, 45, from Bytom, Poland, admitted to attempting to import 80 kilos of Class A drugs through Dover's Eastern Docks on 29 May.

Man guilty after drugs worth millions found in toy delivery at Dover

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Pubs and hairdressers are among venues in the Thames Valley and South East reopening today on what is being called 'Super Saturday'. Many people are heading out to their favourite local hotspots, which have been shut for almost four months during pandemic.

In pictures: Pubs and hairdressers among venues reopening across South East

UK Weather Forecast: Hot Friday, with thundery downpours possible

The charity has been working to restore the service, which was put on hold when coronavirus restrictions began.

RNLI warning over water safety as third of beaches won't be lifeguarded

UK Weather Forecast: Warm and muggy overnight and a hot Friday

UK Weather Forecast: Some pleasant sunny spells this Tuesday

UK Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with some pleasant sunny spells on Tuesday

From next Monday, nearly everyone arriving into the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

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