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Memorial for teenage RAF hero who died in top secret mission

Memorial for teenage RAF hero who died in top secret mission

30 April 2024

A war hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while on a mission as part of a squadron of Lancaster bombers has been honoured, 80 years on.

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Driver ‘fled’ after crashing into parked cars and fences

Driver ‘fled’ after crashing into parked cars and fences

30 April 2024

Witnesses are being asked to come forward as police hunt for a driver who reportedly left the scene of a collision.

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Account manager stole £80k from firm to buy ‘designer’ bags and luxury holidays

Account manager stole £80k from firm to buy ‘designer’ bags and luxury holidays

30 April 2024

A “compulsive spender” swindled her employer out of a huge sum, leaving it considering redundancies while she “flaunted” designer goods.

'It's like living in a third world country'

'It's like living in a third world country'

29 April 2024

Residents say month-long problems with uncollected bins are attracting vermin - though one couple have seen the funny side to the fiasco.

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Man accused of stealing £2,400 of goods from shops

Man accused of stealing £2,400 of goods from shops

29 April 2024

A man has been accused of stealing multiple items from shops in a three-month crime spree.

Academy pupils told last year’s work was for nothing

Academy pupils told last year’s work was for nothing

29 April 2024

A secondary school is facing a backlash after teenagers were told their course was ending without a qualification at the end of it.

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Why Londoners are to thank for our seaside towns

Why Londoners are to thank for our seaside towns

28 April 2024

In the first of a three-part series on our coastal towns, we look at how they hit the big time - and their temporary demise.

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Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

26 April 2024

A church that burnt down and was rebuilt into a multi-million-pound business hub has “passed the expectations” of project leaders.

Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

26 April 2024

Police will have extra powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance in two town centres this weekend.

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Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

26 April 2024

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

25 April 2024

Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.

Dead ducklings found covered in oil after pollution spill

Dead ducklings found covered in oil after pollution spill

25 April 2024

Four ducklings have been found in a polluted waterway, days after volunteers had to abandon a rescue bid when their cage was stolen.

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New Lidl ‘at risk’ for third time as store wars continue

New Lidl ‘at risk’ for third time as store wars continue

25 April 2024

Locals have hit back at two supermarket giants who are reportedly trying to “revoke” plans for a new Lidl store.

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Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

24 April 2024

Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.

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Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

24 April 2024

A vet has “urged extreme caution” to pet owners after two dogs suddenly died after being on a beach.

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Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

24 April 2024

A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.

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Pair charged after Co-op targeted 30 times

Pair charged after Co-op targeted 30 times

24 April 2024

Two men suspected of theft are due in court after hundreds of pounds of alcohol and meat were stolen from a supermarket over a month.

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

23 April 2024

Officers have started to patrol several residential streets after reports of antisocial behaviour on the rise.

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‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

23 April 2024

A bid by a group of retirees to stay in their park homes year-round has been refused, despite claims they were “victims of some serious misselling”.

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