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Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

29 February 2024
Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

A patient at a mental health hospital died in part due to neglect and gross failings by the trust.

Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

27 February 2024
Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

A 37-year-old was able to take his own life at a secure facility after staff were not informed of his past medical records, an inquest has heard.

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‘We thought we were moving out for a refurb – but now we can’t go back’

26 February 2024
‘We thought we were moving out for a refurb – but now we can’t go back’

Customers are pleading for the return of a barber shop after the business claims it was “unfairly treated” when it had to move out of its premises.

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Missing pensioner found

22 February 2024
Missing pensioner found

Police are no longer asking for help to find a 70-year-old woman.

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‘Kind and genuine’ factory worker named after fatal crash

21 February 2024
‘Kind and genuine’ factory worker named after fatal crash

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after being hit by a BMW just weeks before his 35th birthday.

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‘Kent’s only horsemanship performance is spectacular’

19 February 2024
‘Kent’s only horsemanship performance is spectacular’

We went along to Bravo, an emotional play all about a horse that wants to dance, to see how the county’s only equine show shapes up.

‘I’m not building an airport – just protecting my land'

18 February 2024
‘I’m not building an airport – just protecting my land'

A holiday park boss is building a sea wall to protect his site – but the work sparked rumours he was creating a car park and even an airport.

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’I love sharing my exotic hobby - people never know how to react’

17 February 2024
’I love sharing my exotic hobby - people never know how to react’

A 62-year-old who shocked her date on Channel 4’s First Dates after revealing she makes penis-shaped candles says she wants to ‘put smiles on faces’.

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‘It’s robbery – it’s penalising people who want to see the sea’

17 February 2024
‘It’s robbery – it’s penalising people who want to see the sea’

Tourists and traders have hit out at “terrible” plans to bring in fees at several free car parks.

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Driver accused of ‘ignoring’ road closure after fatal M26 crash

16 February 2024
Driver accused of ‘ignoring’ road closure after fatal M26 crash

A motorist accused of ignoring road closures and moving traffic cones during a police response to a fatal crash on a motorway will appear in court.

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Missing teenage girls found

16 February 2024
Missing teenage girls found

Two missing teenage girls have been “safely located” after police appealed for help to find them.

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Multi-million-pound college extension plans revealed

12 February 2024
Multi-million-pound college extension plans revealed

Fresh CGI images show how an extension to a college could look, as part of a £20m scheme to revive a town.

'It’s bizarre! Why are our roads and driveways on Rightmove?’

12 February 2024
'It’s bizarre! Why are our roads and driveways on Rightmove?’

Homeowners have been left “frightened” and confused after discovering their roads and driveways were put up for sale on a property website.

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Street marshals to return to towns plagued by anti-social behaviour

07 February 2024
Street marshals to return to towns plagued by anti-social behaviour

Patrols that aim to tackle crime and reduce violence against women and girls are being brought back by a council for half-term.

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‘Yeehaw! I’ve turned my back garden into a Wild West town’

07 February 2024
‘Yeehaw! I’ve turned my back garden into a Wild West town’

A grandad with a love for all things cowboy and country music has dedicated 25 years of his life to creating his own Wild West town at his home.

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‘I have to wear a facemask in my own home’

05 February 2024
‘I have to wear a facemask in my own home’

A dad who says he developed asthma due to the amount of mould in his flat is begging a housing association to move his family due to health concerns.

‘This place isn’t the Wild West people think it is...’

03 February 2024
‘This place isn’t the Wild West people think it is...’

We went on a mission to discover the truth about a deprived area that’s been the butt of jokes for decades.

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‘Vile’ sex offender jailed after targeting child

30 January 2024
‘Vile’ sex offender jailed after targeting child

A man who subjected his young victim to countless instances of sexual abuse for two years has been sent to prison.

Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

30 January 2024
Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

Mary Killen, known for her appearance on Channel 4’s Gogglebox show, was pictured in one of the county’s churches.

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‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

30 January 2024
‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

Reporter Megan Carr met the people who willingly dive into lidos during the winter months – and even took the plunge herself.

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