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Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

21 September 2022
Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

A wheelchair user was flung from his chair as he got off a bus because cars were blocking the pavement.

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'I want to tidy up your life'

18 September 2022
'I want to tidy up your life'

A former executive PA has made an unusual career move to become a professional home organiser, helping people 'on the hoarding spectrum'.

Train passenger grappled to floor by robbers

16 September 2022
Train passenger grappled to floor by robbers

Police are hunting two men who attacked a train passenger in a bid to take his phone.

'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

13 September 2022
'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

A prostate cancer survivor diagnosed three years ago says the death of Bill Turnbull has encouraged him to urge men to get checked for the disease.

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'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

12 September 2022
'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

Leigh Proctor passed away from a rare strain of cancer – and now her family are trying to spread awareness.

Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

11 September 2022
Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

A man has warned pet owners after chemicals he says are potentially harmful to dogs were sprayed onto pavements by a council.

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Rugby club to install concrete barricade after break-ins

09 September 2022
Rugby club to install concrete barricade after break-ins

A community rugby club says it has been forced into putting concrete blocks outside its entrance to prevent break-ins involving lorries and caravans.

'It was an honour and privilege to serve under Her Majesty The Queen'

09 September 2022
'It was an honour and privilege to serve under Her Majesty The Queen'

A group of veterans marked the death of the Queen by taking part in a 70-minute non-stop salute – one minute for every year of her reign.

Travellers arrive near cinema complex

09 September 2022
Travellers arrive near cinema complex

Travellers have pitched up in the car park of a leisure complex which is home to restaurants and a cinema.

'Sinkhole has cost us thousands - and no one is taking responsibility'

09 September 2022
'Sinkhole has cost us thousands - and no one is taking responsibility'

A couple have been forced to shell out thousands of pounds for repairs to a sinkhole on their driveway - because it is on private property.

Businessman turned author nominated for award

08 September 2022
Businessman turned author nominated for award

An author has created a book series to 'let kids know of the jobs that are accessible to them'.

Camera captures doorstep milk thief

08 September 2022
Camera captures doorstep milk thief

Doorbell camera captures man making off with milk bottle - leaving home owner fuming.

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Co-op closed after fuel spillage

08 September 2022
Co-op closed after fuel spillage

A Co-op has been closed off after a fuel spillage this morning as a cleaning team is summoned.

Boy threatened with knife and robbed by teens in Bluewater

05 September 2022
Boy threatened with knife and robbed by teens in Bluewater

A 14-year-old was punched in the ribs, threatened with a knife and had his necklace stolen in the middle of a Marks and Spencer.

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'Husky mistreatment allegations are utterly heartbreaking'

01 September 2022
'Husky mistreatment allegations are utterly heartbreaking'

A wildlife foundation has hit back at claims online it mistreats its huskies, insisting the dogs enjoy the non-domestic conditions.

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Animal sanctuary clears vet bills after fire and flood setbacks

01 September 2022
Animal sanctuary clears vet bills after fire and flood setbacks

An animal sanctuary hit by a fire and a flood has paid off its vet bill after making hundreds of pounds at a fun day.

Teens arrested after robbery

01 September 2022
Teens arrested after robbery

Two teenagers have been arrested after a newsagent's was robbed.

'I'm the boy in pool pic - but I couldn't swim'

31 August 2022
'I'm the boy in pool pic - but I couldn't swim'

Our article on a town's forgotten swimming baths has been stirring up memories - including from the lad in our feature image.

'I was in my pyjamas chasing a chicken up the high street'

29 August 2022
'I was in my pyjamas chasing a chicken up the high street'

Saving animals can put people into some strange situations, including chasing a chicken into a multi-storey car park.

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Couple victim of Facebook scam

29 August 2022
Couple victim of Facebook scam

A woman has lost £250 after selling her iPhone on Facebook marketplace.

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