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Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

27 April 2023
Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

A horrified family ended up with insects for dinner when they found weevils among the baked beans they were eating.

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Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

26 April 2023
Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

A huge waterfront shopping centre is closing after more than 20 years, with 32 people set to lose their jobs.

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Green light for 210 homes at former coalmine

23 April 2023
Green light for 210 homes at former coalmine

Major plans to build 210 homes on land adjoining a former colliery can now begin after councillors voted through the designs.

'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

20 April 2023
'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

A former mining village is transforming with a massive housing expansion but not all the changes are liked.

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Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

18 April 2023
Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

A gateway has been rebuilt exactly where it was first built almost 2,000 years ago and is set to welcome 'invaders' when the attraction reopens.

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Two men rescued after catamaran capsizes

17 April 2023
Two men rescued after catamaran capsizes

A lifeboat crew was called out to save two people in the sea after their catamaran capsized.

Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

17 April 2023
Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

Exasperated commuters are being held are by bottlenecks after a lane to a key tunnel route was closed off.

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Three arrested in drugs raid

17 April 2023
Three arrested in drugs raid

Three men were detained after police found cannabis and cocaine when executing a search warrant.

'Don't fall for their sob stories'

16 April 2023
'Don't fall for their sob stories'

Householders have been urged not to be swayed by cold callers who have been operating in a town.

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A2 blocked after crash

16 April 2023
A2 blocked after crash

Miles of traffic queued after a reported crash between a car and motorcycle.

Green light for homes plan means work can begin

16 April 2023
Green light for homes plan means work can begin

Detailed plans for almost 50 houses and a 64-bedroom care home have been voted through by councillors.

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Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

15 April 2023
Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

A hand-built car manufacturer is moving to bigger premises on its 50th anniversary year which will boost its production capacity by half.

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Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

15 April 2023
Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

Thousands of people have been left without power following a series of explosions on a high-voltage line - with one blast captured on camera.

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Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

15 April 2023
Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

Emergency repairs have forced the closure of a busy tunnel for the foreseeable future.

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Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

14 April 2023
Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

A huge 90-room motel planned for the Kent coast has been given a major overhaul following concerns about its appearance.

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Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

12 April 2023
Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

A teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the deaths of four asylum seekers in the English Channel.

Fears for loss of green belt in new development bid

12 April 2023
Fears for loss of green belt in new development bid

Protesters fear the loss of a green gap on the edge of a village once nearly 50 houses and care home are built as final details go before councillors.

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Claims terror suspects have reached UK by boat

11 April 2023
Claims terror suspects have reached UK by boat

A total of 19 people feared to be extremists landed in the UK, mingling with asylum seekers on boats, a national newspaper says.

'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

06 April 2023
'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

A chippy's future is uncertain after being gutted by flames, as neighbours tell of the terrifying moment they were told to leave their homes.

Bank confirms closure of town centre branch

03 April 2023
Bank confirms closure of town centre branch

Customers have reacted with anger at news another bank will close, as more transactions move online.

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