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Wrong-turn A249 lorries caught on camera reversing up link road

23 July 2024
Wrong-turn A249 lorries caught on camera reversing up link road

Out-of-date satnav directions have been blamed after HGVs were seen reversing the wrong way up a link road at a revamped roundabout.

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Dog walker fined after terriers killed in ‘extremely distressing’ attack

22 July 2024
Dog walker fined after terriers killed in ‘extremely distressing’ attack

A man has appeared in court after two Yorkshire Terriers were killed in an “extremely distressing” attack.

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Care agency suspended by inspector over safeguarding issues

21 July 2024
Care agency suspended by inspector over safeguarding issues

‘Enforcement action’ has been taken against an agency that cares for the elderly following an “inadequate” rating by the CQC.

Help needed to remove 5,000 tree covers from woodland

21 July 2024
Help needed to remove 5,000 tree covers from woodland

Thousands of protective tree covers will be removed by volunteers after people called on authorities to have them cleared.

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First couple to be married at makeshift church celebrate 50th anniversary

20 July 2024
First couple to be married at makeshift church celebrate 50th anniversary

A couple who were the first to get married at a makeshift church in Kent have returned to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

‘One of the greats’ - Swimming teacher dies following 38-year career

19 July 2024
‘One of the greats’ - Swimming teacher dies following 38-year career

Tributes have been paid to a well-loved swimming teacher who taught “tens of thousands” of people.

Seven jailed for more than 150 years after fatal shooting

18 July 2024
Seven jailed for more than 150 years after fatal shooting

Seven men have been jailed for a total of more than 150 years following the murder of a 24-year-old.

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Pub land for sale could be turned into homes

18 July 2024
Pub land for sale could be turned into homes

A patch of land belonging to a pub has been put up for sale, despite bosses saying they’d have liked to expand the beer garden.

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M2 closed after coach and van crash

17 July 2024
M2 closed after coach and van crash

A collision involving a van and a coach on a busy stretch of motorway caused delays.

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Drivers warned as eight weeks of lane closures begin on busy route

15 July 2024
Drivers warned as eight weeks of lane closures begin on busy route

Lane restrictions on a bridge will come into force in the next few hours while workers repaint part of its structure.

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Whistling postman in ‘good spirits’ after fall at home

15 July 2024
Whistling postman in ‘good spirits’ after fall at home

A whistling postman and charity champion remains in a care facility after being sent to hospital following a fall at home.

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‘We don’t all wear pointy hats’: Witchcraft store to open in town centre

14 July 2024
‘We don’t all wear pointy hats’: Witchcraft store to open in town centre

A new shop labelled as an “Emporium of Folk Curiosities” and run by a witch is set to open in a town centre.

Girl,17, left 'extremely frightened' after boys whisper sexual threats on bus

12 July 2024
Girl,17, left 'extremely frightened' after boys whisper sexual threats on bus

Detectives have released images of two boys they wish to speak to after sexual threats left a teenage girl “extremely frightened”.

Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

12 July 2024
Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

A community has been left in a “state of shock” following an alleged attempted murder at a place of worship.

CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

11 July 2024
CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

Footage has been released of three men police wish to identify following a suspected attempt to steal a parked motorbike from outside a charity.

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Knife-carrying dealer jailed after officers spot drug deal

10 July 2024
Knife-carrying dealer jailed after officers spot drug deal

A dealer who had a knife has been jailed after undercover officers spotted him acting suspiciously with a drug user.

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‘Significant delays’ for commuters due to signalling fault

10 July 2024
‘Significant delays’ for commuters due to signalling fault

Commuters are facing “significant” delays due to a signalling fault at a railway station.

Scout hut reopens after being declared ‘safe’

09 July 2024
Scout hut reopens after being declared ‘safe’

A Scout hut has been declared “safe” after fears it could be subsiding or have underground cavities.

Nando’s town centre branch closes for refurb

09 July 2024
Nando’s town centre branch closes for refurb

A chicken restaurant chain has temporarily shut one of its branches for a renovation.

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Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

09 July 2024
Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Train services have been cancelled or delayed this morning due to a fallen tree and a lorry hitting a bridge.

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