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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.

'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.

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