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'This is a fitting tribute to the 284 men who died'

'This is a fitting tribute to the 284 men who died'

The wreckage of a battleship and the memorial paying tribute to the 284 crewmen who lost their lives on it have been granted protection.

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Knife-wielding burglar jailed

Knife-wielding burglar jailed

A thug has been jailed for a string of offences including racism, harassment and burglary.

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Chance to quiz council leader at special Q&A

Chance to quiz council leader at special Q&A

A special Q&A session is to be held so members of the public can quiz the council while restrictions remain in place due to Covid-19.

Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

A tribute to a hugely successful artist who worked with royalty has been made by his son.

Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Changes are to be made at a popular seafront after 'inconsiderate' visitors created dangerous parking problems, fires and uncontrollable litter.

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Man charged after 'noxious liquid' attack

Man charged after 'noxious liquid' attack

A man has been charged after allegedly throwing an unknown liquid at a police officer.

Fundraiser will help man achieve bucket list dream

Fundraiser will help man achieve bucket list dream

A family have launched a fundraiser to help a man with terminal cancer achieve a goal on his bucket list.

Museum boss in plane restoration fall

Museum boss in plane restoration fall

The chairman of a wartime museum was taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding while working on a Heinkel bomber.

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'Noxious liquid' thrown at police officer

'Noxious liquid' thrown at police officer

A man has been arrested after allegedly throwing an unknown liquid at a police officer.

Beach-goers stunned as seal frolics on stones

Beach-goers stunned as seal frolics on stones

Families were given a treat when an inquisitive seal stopped for a rest on a beach.

Former Debenhams store receives makeover

Former Debenhams store receives makeover

A new vinyl 'window wrap' is on display in an old Debenhams store, which was recently purchased by the district council for £2m.

Woman treated for facial injuries after disturbance

Woman treated for facial injuries after disturbance

A man has been charged after a woman and four police officers were assaulted during a Bank Holiday Monday disturbance.

Harbour Arm to re-open to the public

Harbour Arm to re-open to the public

A popular Harbour Arm will re-open to the public from tomorrow, albeit with strict rules in place.

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Asbestos found on closed beach

Asbestos found on closed beach

Asbestos has been found on a beach that was closed yesterday.

Beach closed after potentially contaminated cliff falls into sea

Beach closed after potentially contaminated cliff falls into sea

A beach has been closed over fears that it has been contaminated with hazardous material deposited when part of a cliff fell into the sea.

'Attractive' beach hut scheme approved

'Attractive' beach hut scheme approved

Plans to regenerate a popular seaside town by installing 80 new beach huts have been approved by council members.

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Tombstoning sparks safety fears

Tombstoning sparks safety fears

Footage showing a group of teenagers jumping into the sea, while apparently ignoring social distancing guidelines, has sparked concern.

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'Jeremy Kyle has questions to answer'

'Jeremy Kyle has questions to answer'

An MP says controversial host Jeremy Kyle shouldn't be allowed back on TV until he is "held to account" over the past treatment of guests.

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'Dominic Cummings should go'

'Dominic Cummings should go'

Two Kent MPs are calling on the Prime Minister's top special adviser - who stands accused of breaking lockdown rules - to leave his role.

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Care home 'let down by system' as 90% of residents have Covid-19

Care home 'let down by system' as 90% of residents have Covid-19

A nursing home says it was "severely let down" after a resident was released from hospital before his Covid-19 test results came back.

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