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Thieves return stolen chihuahua

Thieves return stolen chihuahua

Thieves have returned a stolen chihuahua to a garden after its owner made a heartfelt plea on Facebook.

VIDEO: CCTV captures man 'keying car'

VIDEO: CCTV captures man 'keying car'

A woman's Audi was targeted in her own driveway by a man who appeared to key the front passenger's side of her car.

It's the 'perfick' place to get married

It's the 'perfick' place to get married

The Kent farm that was once home to the loveable Larkins in the hit Darling Buds of May TV series has been granted a license to hold weddings.

Eurostar strike suspended

Eurostar strike suspended

Strikes by Eurostar workers are to be suspended from midnight - to allow unions to continue talks with bosses.

Pregnant woman left to wait seven hours in A&E

Pregnant woman left to wait seven hours in A&E

A pregnant woman feared the worst when she felt sharp pains in her shoulder - a sign of pre-eclampsia - but faced an agonising seven-hour wait in A&E.

Arsonists torch dead man's belongings

Arsonists torch dead man's belongings

Arsonists have been condemned for setting fire to the belongings of a man who took his own life last month.

Paramedics block disabled parking bay

Paramedics block disabled parking bay

A dad was left angry after seeing an ambulance blocking a disabled space outside a restaurant while paramedics tucked in to a burger inside

Rio Olympics: Ransley has gold in his sights

Rio Olympics: Ransley has gold in his sights

Tom Ransley insists there will be no complacency in the TeamGB ranks when the men’s eight come up against old foes Germany.

Aldi and brewery included in town's new development scheme

Aldi and brewery included in town's new development scheme

An Aldi supermarket and a brewery could form part of a large new development along with a hotel and housing.

Fire crews tackle combine harvester blaze

Fire crews tackle combine harvester blaze

Firefighters were called after a mechanical failure caused a combine harvester to burst into flames.

'Low-life scum stole my dog'

'Low-life scum stole my dog'

A mum has described her family's devastation after a burglar broke into their home and stole their pet chihuahua.

Man punched by knife-wielding thug in hoodie

Man punched by knife-wielding thug in hoodie

Police have appealed for witnesses after a knife-wielding thug in a hooded top punched a man in the face while he was out walking with his girlfriend.

Lake closed due to algae

Lake closed due to algae

A popular lake has been closed for the second time this summer after an algae which could be dangerous to dogs was found

Couple jailed for sex attacks on children in the 80s

Couple jailed for sex attacks on children in the 80s

A perverted couple who carried out vile sexual abuse against children more than 35 years ago have been sent to prison.

Pitch perfect award for groundsman

Pitch perfect award for groundsman

A dedicated groundsman has been praised for more than 30 years of service preparing one of the country's oldest cricket fields.

Three released after 'disturbance'

Three released after 'disturbance'

Three of four people arrested yesterday have been released after a 'disturbance'.

Four arrested after 'disturbance'

Four arrested after 'disturbance'

Three men and one woman have been arrested after a 'disturbance' earlier today.

Train driver's death sparks unique fundraiser

Train driver's death sparks unique fundraiser

A widow has raised hundreds of pounds for charity through in memory of her late husband.

Driver held after woman's freak generator death

Driver held after woman's freak generator death

A driver's been arrested after a generator fell off the back of a lorry and tragically killed a woman walking nearby.

Rio Olympics: Ransley powers through to final

Rio Olympics: Ransley powers through to final

Tom Ransley helped the GB men's eight power to victory in the heats of the Rio Olympic rowing regatta on Monday afternoon.

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