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Caretaker Nobby finally calls it a day

13 January 2020
Caretaker Nobby finally calls it a day

Two decades after committing to work for a housing association for three years, an 82-year-old great grandad is finally retiring.

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Party time as pub prepares to close

13 January 2020
Party time as pub prepares to close

Regulars made a right song and dance of a boozer's final knees up.

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One final knees up at town pub

10 January 2020
One final knees up at town pub

Regulars have pledged to "drink the place dry" this weekend as a boozer calls time to make way for housing.

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Armed police storm home

10 January 2020
Armed police storm home

Armed police have been called to a residential area.

Retirement scheme looks like 'prison'

09 January 2020
Retirement scheme looks like 'prison'

People living near a proposed 50-home retirement scheme have likened it to a "prison" and "ghetto".

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Mystery of hearts appearing across town

08 January 2020
Mystery of hearts appearing across town

Dozens of red hearts have sprung up on walls, pillar boxes, pavements and buildings.

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Boss of top visitor attraction to step down

07 January 2020
Boss of top visitor attraction to step down

The long-standing chief executive of one of the county's most-visited tourist spots is to retire.

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GP surgery in special measures

03 January 2020
GP surgery in special measures

A surgery looking after more than 11,000 patients could close if things don't improve.

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Mum thanks team after suffering seizure while heavily pregnant

02 January 2020
Mum thanks team after suffering seizure while heavily pregnant

A couple have been reunited with paramedics who came to their aid when a mum-to-be suffered fits while 35-weeks pregnant.

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Resort guest recalls pool tragedy

31 December 2019
Resort guest recalls pool tragedy

A holidaymaker has remembered the shock which swept across a resort after three people drowned in the swimming pool on Christmas Eve.

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Lifetime award for dedicated paddle steamer volunteer

26 December 2019
Lifetime award for dedicated paddle steamer volunteer

A grandfather who has worked tirelessly for six decades working on and later helping restore an historic ship has been rewarded for his efforts.

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Teen's gifts to others after life-saving care

25 December 2019
Teen's gifts to others after life-saving care

A schoolboy who almost died after life-changing allergic reaction has visited sick children in hospital.

Woman catches fire after candle blaze horror

23 December 2019
Woman catches fire after candle blaze horror

A young veterinary nurse has thanked neighbours for saving her life after suffering severe burns to her head when she simply blew out a candle.

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Appeal helps 50 families enjoy Christmas meal

20 December 2019
Appeal helps 50 families enjoy Christmas meal

A "heart-wrenched" teacher has organised for deprived families to enjoy a festive lunch.

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Pothole forces M2 closure

17 December 2019
Pothole forces M2 closure

A motorway has reopened after a large pothole forced part of the M2 to be shut for several hours.

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'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

17 December 2019
'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

An inspection of a detention centre for children has rated it inadequate with the management of serious incidents declining and children put at risk.

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Historic pub goes on the market

17 December 2019
Historic pub goes on the market

A 14th century inn with a fascinating past has been put up for sale after the landlords pulled their final pint.

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'How can families be expected to cope?'

12 December 2019
'How can families be expected to cope?'

A school has been forced to set up a food bank to help families facing "crisis" money problems this Christmas.

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Almost £2,000 raised for vandalised church

09 December 2019
Almost £2,000 raised for vandalised church

A fundraising campaign has been launched after thieves caused £10,000 damage to a church.

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Hospital set for new coffee shop

07 December 2019
Hospital set for new coffee shop

A new modern barista-style coffee shop is set to open next summer at a Kent hospital.

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