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Three saved after trying to cross Channel in kayak

22 June 2020
Three saved after trying to cross Channel in kayak

Three asylum seekers were among 28 to attempt to cross the Channel yesterday as the weather took a turn for the worse.

Child sex offender jailed

22 June 2020
Child sex offender jailed

A paedophile who made and distributed images of victims online has been jailed.

The extraordinary life of 'Johnny No Hands'

21 June 2020
The extraordinary life of 'Johnny No Hands'

John Oliver was born with no hands but went on to be a ferryman, an artist and a chef - here we pay tribute to the tug skipper's remarkable life.

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Silent auction offers chance to visit Lorraine set

19 June 2020
Silent auction offers chance to visit Lorraine set

The chance to meet daytime tv stars and other prizes are available as part of a charity online auction.

YMCA returns to the high street

19 June 2020
YMCA returns to the high street

Charity shops are among those retailers returning after a three month absence.

Community rugby club issues plea for funds

18 June 2020
Community rugby club issues plea for funds

A 140-year-old rugby club has made a desperate appeal for funds as the sport prepares to return at grassroots level.

'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

18 June 2020
'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

Two police officers who held a sack race using confidential waste bags and police tape and made inappropriate jokes have been given a final warning.

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'This is all going to have to be paid back at some stage'

17 June 2020
'This is all going to have to be paid back at some stage'

An MP has defended the government's record on free school meals and pandemic spending as he warned taxpayers would be faced with the bill.

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Man charged with flat stabbing

17 June 2020
Man charged with flat stabbing

A man has been charged and another arrested in connection with a stabbing.

Man charged after high street stabbing

17 June 2020
Man charged after high street stabbing

A man has been charged after an attack which led to a teenager being taken to hospital by air ambulance.

Fire crews called to huge blaze at farm and stables

17 June 2020
Fire crews called to huge blaze at farm and stables

Crews are now starting to leave the site of a large fire after working to get the blaze under control.

'I'm at risk and I'm aware of that most of the time'

16 June 2020
'I'm at risk and I'm aware of that most of the time'

A GP has spoken out on the risk posed by Covid-19 to doctors from black and minority ethnic backgrounds

'Ten years of austerity has taken its toll on youth provision'

16 June 2020
'Ten years of austerity has taken its toll on youth provision'

A council says it has listened to residents both young and old as it unveils its new anti-social behaviour strategy

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Special visit for care home resident's birthday

12 June 2020
Special visit for care home resident's birthday

A care home has developed a creative solution to help residents keep in touch with loved ones.

Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

12 June 2020
Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

A man in his 60s is in a serious condition in hospital after being brutally attacked outside a Tesco Express.

Person found dead on rail tracks

12 June 2020
Person found dead on rail tracks

A station has been closed after a person was pronounced dead on the tracks.

'We will feel trapped in', says Crossing community

12 June 2020
'We will feel trapped in', says Crossing community

Residents have spoken out against the redevelopment of a power station, arguing it will add to the existing traffic woes near the Crossing.

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New drive-thru approved for McDonald's restaurant

11 June 2020
New drive-thru approved for McDonald's restaurant

Plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have been signed off – but there's a catch.

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Sadness at death of long-serving council chief

11 June 2020
Sadness at death of long-serving council chief

A minute's silence has been held as a mark of respect to a long-serving council boss at the first meeting since his death.

'Am I going to have to wear a mask?'

10 June 2020
'Am I going to have to wear a mask?'

A bride-to-be has hit out at the government's response to future weddings as she fears her big day could be cancelled.

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