Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, have been hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight.

Lightning over Worthing as yellow warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain are extended.

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Several businesses including hotels, lodges and camps within the Maasai Mara Game Reserve submerged after Telek River burst its banks, tourists stranded, Chief Park Warden Stephen Minis says.

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Today, Thursday 2nd May polls open for local elections across the country, and importantly you get to choose your Police & Crime Commissioner who will support and hold the Police to account, help fight crime and cut anti-social behaviour in your local area.

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📢 Heidi is facing street homelessness after receiving a Section 21 'no-fault' eviction from her landlord.

Her council told her they couldn't help, and that she'd 'cope' if she ended up sleeping rough.

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Masinga dam is part of the Seven Fork Scheme that dams water in the upstream section of Tana river.

The dam is mainly fed by rivers from Nyandarua range.

Masinga dam is currently full and spilling over to the other dams in the scheme before flowing towards Garissa & Tana River.

When we hear about heroes, we cannot forget to acknowledge the men and women who are roused from sleep at odd hours.

Imagine receiving a call past midnight, and being driven to an unfamiliar place, to care for someone you've never met.

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NEW: A quick thinking Kenyan tour guide saved the lives of 14 tourists and 25 staff in the Maasai Mara after waking them up and moving them to water tanks as their camp was surrounded by flood waters.

Our latest on CNN as heavy rains continue in Kenya

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#Onthisday in 1536 Anne Boleyn was arrested and taken by barge to the Tower of London, arriving at the private postern gate 🏰

She was imprisoned in the same royal apartment where, just three years before, she had awaited her coronation 👑

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I knew they’d been a bad thunderstorm last night but I didn’t actually realise how much rain we’d had! ☔️☔️☔️