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Beach reopened after asbestos discovery

Beach reopened after asbestos discovery

A beach has been reopened almost a month after asbestos was found on the sand.

Upset after town centre market is suspended

Upset after town centre market is suspended

Traders say their livelihoods have been put at risk after the council suspended a town centre market over social distancing fears.

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Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work to improve the look of the coastline by tearing down old beach huts, adding new wooden ones and repairing walls is due to start.

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'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

Officers investigating the death of a cyclist have issued an update and say a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos found on a beach - forcing its closure - came from a former landfill site which was exposed due to coastal erosion.

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Border Force 'should return young migrants'

 Border Force 'should return young migrants'

Calls have been made for the Border Force to 'do their job' in returning migrants.

Excited shoppers queue for Primark and TK Maxx

Excited shoppers queue for Primark and TK Maxx

Hundreds of people paid a visit to the district's town centres today, following government advice that non-essential shops can now re-open.

Jail for man who sparked armed police response

Jail for man who sparked armed police response

A man who fired a BB gun at a house and a van prompting an armed police response has been jailed.

Tributes to 'kind-hearted soul' who died after cliff fall

Tributes to 'kind-hearted soul' who died after cliff fall

The family of a man who died after falling from a cliff have thanked the emergency services for their support.

Bandana-wearing man tried to lead boy, 12, away

Bandana-wearing man tried to lead boy, 12, away

A probe has been launched after a bandana-wearing man tried to lead a boy away by the arm.

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after coming off his bike on a hill.

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Air ambulance called to serious incident

Air ambulance called to serious incident

The air ambulance has been called to a busy road alongside police and other ambulance crews.

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

A warning has been issued following a rise in vandalism and people ignoring social distancing measures at a Kent park.

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Man dies after cliff fall

Man dies after cliff fall

A man has died after falling from a cliff.

Huge emergency response to cliff fall

Huge emergency response to cliff fall

A huge rescue operation was underway after reports a person fell off a cliff.

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Suspected dealer charged after drugs seized

Suspected dealer charged after drugs seized

A man is due in court after police seized almost 1kg of amphetamines during an arrest.

Inside UK's first drive-in showroom

Inside UK's first drive-in showroom

A kitchen company has installed a unique drive-in showroom in a bid to boost lockdown business.

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Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

An officer who was allegedly attacked with bleach was saved from serious injury by her glasses, according to the Chief Constable.

New public artwork proves divisive

New public artwork proves divisive

A new public artwork - which layers gold leaf and graffiti - has been catching the eyes of people walking by.

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Biker in hospital after crash

Biker in hospital after crash

A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after a collision.

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