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Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

24 October 2024

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

24 October 2024

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

24 October 2024

A devastated family has described the “big void” left in their lives after the tragic death of a son who was “always there for anyone”.

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

24 October 2024

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

24 October 2024

With scare attractions all the rage, our reporter heads to the country’s longest-running horror maze this Halloween to see if he can deliver a fright.

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

24 October 2024

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

24 October 2024

Our broken road network, the good old days, the mistreatment of pensioners and ULEZ are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

24 October 2024

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

24 October 2024

A dog has been saved from destruction despite attacking a man and two women and a child while it was off-lead and out of control.

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Five fire engines called to flat blaze

Five fire engines called to flat blaze

23 October 2024

A town centre road was shut yesterday evening while firefighters tackled a flat fire.

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

23 October 2024

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in the search for a missing man.

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

23 October 2024

Firefighters have finally left the scene of a blaze at a recycling site almost 24 hours after it started.

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Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

23 October 2024

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

23 October 2024

Police have confirmed a 49-year-old man who went missing has been found safe.

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

23 October 2024

There is a large emergency presence near a restaurant after what police have described as a medical incident.

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

23 October 2024

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

23 October 2024

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

23 October 2024

Three out of four lanes are closed on the M20 due to a broken-down lorry.

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Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

23 October 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash which has left a major A-road blocked in both directions.

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

23 October 2024

Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a lengthy car chase led to a stinger being deployed.

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