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‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

13 September 2024
‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

As part of National Foodbank Day a charity showcased messages from people explaining the hardship they face.

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Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

13 September 2024
Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

A private ambulance driver died after his van drifted into the path of a lorry.

‘I’m disgusted my livestock keeps getting attacked by dogs’

12 September 2024
‘I’m disgusted my livestock keeps getting attacked by dogs’

A farmer is calling for dog owners to keep their animals on the lead after one of his lambs was left covered in blood from a dog attack.

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Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

10 September 2024
Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

A soldier found dead in a river after a night out was trying to get out of the water using ropes, an inquest has heard.

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‘We even found a ukulele under a bed’

10 September 2024
‘We even found a ukulele under a bed’

Staff at a hotel undergoing a £2m renovation have revealed which items guests leave behind - and why they keep coming back.

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Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

06 September 2024
Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

Tributes have been paid to a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was stabbed to death in her home.

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

06 September 2024
‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

Frustrations are growing over the lack of action to crack down on groups stripping the shoreline of large quantities of shellfish.

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Emergency response after concern for teenage girl

05 September 2024
Emergency response after concern for teenage girl

A police drone was seen flying during efforts to help find a teenage girl.

‘I’m ready for this’: Riverside pub to reopen after nine month closure

05 September 2024
‘I’m ready for this’: Riverside pub to reopen after nine month closure

A pub which closed suddenly is set to welcome back its loyal customers with a new landlord at the helm.

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Pupils ‘go hungry’ as food payment system crashes

04 September 2024
Pupils ‘go hungry’ as food payment system crashes

Problems with a high-tech payment system saw children unable to buy food on their first day at secondary school.

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New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

04 September 2024
New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

A new beach-inspired eatery is coming to a shopping centre - only the second branch in the UK.

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

04 September 2024
‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

There are calls for compensation after businesses across a district were left without internet for 33 hours.

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Historic pub to go under hammer

03 September 2024
Historic pub to go under hammer

A former pub with hundreds of years of history is going up for sale, with potential buyers told it would make a ‘fine home’.

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‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

03 September 2024
‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

A new owner is being sought to complete the construction of a ‘magnificent’ modern mansion with a gym, cinema and pool.

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Classroom robots stand in for children too ill to go to school

02 September 2024
Classroom robots stand in for children too ill to go to school

A charity which helps poorly children to stay in school using the latest technology is fundraising to help more youngsters.

Young man found dead in park

02 September 2024
Young man found dead in park

Emergency services were called to a park in the early hours of the morning where a body was found.

‘It’s a disgrace’: Decaying donations left inside abandoned charity shop

01 September 2024
‘It’s a disgrace’: Decaying donations left inside abandoned charity shop

Donations have been left to rot inside a Grade II listed charity shop after it closed during the pandemic and never reopened.

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‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

31 August 2024
‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

30 August 2024
Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

An intruder that helped break into a home via a lamppost and threaten the occupant at knifepoint has been jailed.

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‘I’ve been tied up and held at gunpoint but stayed because I love the job’

29 August 2024
‘I’ve been tied up and held at gunpoint but stayed because I love the job’

A newsagent who started as a paperboy 51 years ago has reflected on the highs and lows of his career - including being held up at gunpoint.

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