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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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Homeschooling service offers free lessons through lockdown

01 February 2021
Homeschooling service offers free lessons through lockdown

An online tutoring service set up by a volunteer helping the community through lockdown is offering free Zoom lessons for children.

Southeastern line closed after landslip

01 February 2021
Southeastern line closed after landslip

Buses will run instead of trains after a landslip closed a line between two Kent towns.

Traffic held on motorway after crash

29 January 2021
Traffic held on motorway after crash

Traffic was at a standstill after an accident on a London-bound motorway.

Family 'elated' eviction notice overturned

28 January 2021
Family 'elated' eviction notice overturned

A mother-of-three who has been fighting to stay in her home after being served an eviction notice is relieved the decision has been reversed.

'Our daughter deserves a fighting chance'

28 January 2021
'Our daughter deserves a fighting chance'

The family of a teenager fighting cancer are fundraising for a treatment which could be the 'last glimmer of hope' for their 'one-of-a-kind' daughter.

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Retired couple hit £30,000 lottery jackpot

27 January 2021
Retired couple hit £30,000 lottery jackpot

A grandfather-of-three celebrating a staggering lotto win is looking forward to spending his winnings on a holiday and a hip replacement.

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