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Trust admits failings after grandfather's death

10 September 2020
Trust admits failings after grandfather's death

Hospital bosses have admitted a grandfather of seven who died from sepsis probably would have survived if he had been taken for further tests.

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Nurse offered nearest Covid-19 test 190 miles away

09 September 2020
Nurse offered nearest Covid-19 test 190 miles away

A key worker unable to return to work without a negative Covid-19 test was shocked to find the nearest appointment was a three hour drive away.

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School forced to close because of roadworks

08 September 2020
School forced to close because of roadworks

Just days after reopening, a primary school has had to close its doors again because of overrunning roadworks blocking its entrance.

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New school welcomes first pupils

08 September 2020
New school welcomes first pupils

A round of applause welcomed youngsters starting their first day of term at a brand new secondary school.

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Your time to say thanks to exceptional teachers

08 September 2020
Your time to say thanks to exceptional teachers

A new award ceremony is looking to honour the hard work put in by schools and teachers amid the pandemic.

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Fingerprints still needed four years after dad shot by police

07 September 2020
Fingerprints still needed four years after dad shot by police

A judge says more details from a fingerprint expert are needed before the inquest into the death of a man fatally shot by police can take place.

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Boy, 12, arrested after assault

04 September 2020
Boy, 12, arrested after assault

Police called out to a disturbance in a town centre later arrested a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of assault.

Airbnb hosts slammed for 'fatphobic' comments

04 September 2020
Airbnb hosts slammed for 'fatphobic' comments

A body positivity activist has hit out at Airbnb hosts in Kent for 'fatphobic' listing banning guests weighing more than 16st.

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Trio charged after armed burglary at caravan site

04 September 2020
Trio charged after armed burglary at caravan site

Police have charge three men with a violent burglary after a caravan site was broken into by people with weapons.

Ambulance spotted at supermarket

04 September 2020
Ambulance spotted at supermarket

A person has been taken to hospital after ambulance crews were called to a supermarket.

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'Our holiday company threatened to send the bailiffs'

04 September 2020
'Our holiday company threatened to send the bailiffs'

A couple who tried to postpone their holiday were left 'disgusted' when the travel provider threatened to send round debt collectors to recover fees.

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Schools say they are 'fully prepared' for the new term

03 September 2020
Schools say they are 'fully prepared' for the new term

As a raft of new safety measures are introduced in schools, this is what to expect under 'the new normal'.

Search for serial flasher wearing distinctive hat

03 September 2020
Search for serial flasher wearing distinctive hat

Police are looking for a man reportedly seen exposing himself multiple times in a deerstalker hat.

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Judges on lookout for selfless young people

03 September 2020
Judges on lookout for selfless young people

An award scheme is looking to celebrate under 18s who helped buoy their communities during the coronavirus lockdown.

Mother’s 'sleep tight' tribute to biker son

03 September 2020
Mother’s 'sleep tight' tribute to biker son

The mother of a motorcyclist has penned a heartfelt tribute to her son who died in the second fatal crash to happen in a village in less than an hour.

'He was a legend who will go down in history'

02 September 2020
'He was a legend who will go down in history'

Friends gathered to remember a D-Day veteran as his funeral took place, with a guard of honour stationed outside.

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Inquest opens into father's death

02 September 2020
Inquest opens into father's death

An inquest into the death of a man killed outside his home has revealed his cause of death.

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Who is the 'shining light' in your neighbourhood?

21 August 2020
Who is the 'shining light' in your neighbourhood?

A new award scheme wants to hear all about the hero in your neighbourhood who has gone out of their way to support people through Covid-19.

Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

20 August 2020
Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

The father of a teenager so worried about his exams he took his own life is urging students getting their grades to seek help if they are unhappy.

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Musician writes charity song to support abuse victims

19 August 2020
Musician writes charity song to support abuse victims

A man from Kent has used his musical talents in lockdown to write a charity song to raise money for male domestic abuse victims

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