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CEO leaving hospice after six years

19 February 2021
CEO leaving hospice after six years

The chief executive of a hospice has announced she is leaving and moving into a new role at a charity for disabled children.

Highs of 16C predicted this weekend

19 February 2021
Highs of 16C predicted this weekend

After weeks of sub zero chills, temperatures are set to peak at 16C this weekend.

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'Barriers failed to save my sister and that can’t happen again'

17 February 2021
'Barriers failed to save my sister and that can’t happen again'

The family of a woman who died on the A21 are calling for a safety investigation and are being backed by an MP.

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Lorry overturns after hitting railway bridge

17 February 2021
Lorry overturns after hitting railway bridge

A road has been closed in both directions after a lorry struck a railway bridge and overturned.

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Mother of teen who died in river found dead at home

17 February 2021
Mother of teen who died in river found dead at home

An inquest into the death of a mother whose son died after falling into the River Medway has been opened.

MP celebrates end of radiotherapy treatment

16 February 2021
MP celebrates end of radiotherapy treatment

A Kent MP says she intends to 'max out on life' after celebrating the end of radiotherapy treatment after her breast cancer diagnosis.

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'Stay at Home' to be ditched but social distancing to stay?

16 February 2021
'Stay at Home' to be ditched but social distancing to stay?

Latest reports on lockdown easing suggest the Stay at Home message will be ditched next month, while scientists want social distancing to stay.

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Inquest opens into roofer's death

15 February 2021
Inquest opens into roofer's death

An inquest into the death of a roofer and grandfather-of-two who died after falling from a ladder has opened and adjourned.

Paperboy, 80, given new e-bike for morning rounds

15 February 2021
Paperboy, 80, given new e-bike for morning rounds

One of 'Britain's oldest paperboys' has cancelled his retirement after being given a new e-bike to help him on his morning rounds.

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

09 February 2021
'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

The family of a grandfather who died after catching Covid have described refusal to dress his body over infection fears 'careless' and 'undignified.'

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County councillor's tweets branded 'inappropriate'

05 February 2021
County councillor's tweets branded 'inappropriate'

A councillor who has been criticised for tweeting 'inappropriate' comments has defended his words in the name of freedom of speech.

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'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

05 February 2021
'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

The family of a postman described as 'the sunshine in everyone's day' share tributes as thousands is raised in his memory.

Two week railway closure for landslip repairs

05 February 2021
Two week railway closure for landslip repairs

A 150metre stretch of railway will be closed for another two weeks while engineers repair damage caused by landslips.

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Man charged after woman spat on

05 February 2021
Man charged after woman spat on

A man has been charged with assault after a woman was spat on for asking a stranger to keep a social distance

Family remember 'big friendly giant' who died aged 29

05 February 2021
Family remember 'big friendly giant' who died aged 29

The family of a warehouseman have paid tribute to the 'funny and kind' man who was always there to help others.

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Budding writer gets Blue Peter badge for lockdown poem

04 February 2021
Budding writer gets Blue Peter badge for lockdown poem

A young girl who loves reading and writing has been awarded a Blue Peter badge for her poem about lockdown.

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CCTV appeal after car park barrier damaged

04 February 2021
CCTV appeal after car park barrier damaged

An image has been released of a person police would like to speak to after a barrier was damaged in an underground car park.

Three men arrested after stabbing

04 February 2021
Three men arrested after stabbing

Two more suspects have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to a London hospital with stab wounds.

Delivery driver praised for quick actions assisting 100-year-old

02 February 2021
Delivery driver praised for quick actions assisting 100-year-old

A supermarket delivery driver who came to the rescue of an elderly woman on his evening rounds has been praised by paramedics for his quick response.

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'Get well soon Captain Tom'

01 February 2021
'Get well soon Captain Tom'

A six-year-old double amputee has sent his hero Captain Tom Moore a get well soon video message after it was announced the veteran has Covid-19.

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