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Man’s head ‘stamped on repeatedly’ outside pub

Man’s head ‘stamped on repeatedly’ outside pub

Four people have been charged after a violent assault reportedly took place outside a pub, leaving a man unconscious.

Tributes to ‘good friend’ after cricketer’s sudden death

Tributes to ‘good friend’ after cricketer’s sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved member of a cricket team who died suddenly after suffering a heart attack.

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Hill ahead once more in race for glory

Hill ahead once more in race for glory

It’s advantage Jake Hill in the British Touring Car Championship title race.

Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

Bus company Nu Venture has warned people to keep an eye on their timetables as it makes changes to certain services.

Shelving A249 works has turned road into a ‘dog’s dinner’

Shelving A249 works has turned road into a ‘dog’s dinner’

A council decision to shelve road works on A249 will merely push traffic congestion elsewhere, say critics.

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Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

A recreation ground has been left a no-go area for families and children after it was found covered in glass.

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Dad’s threat to kill ex-partner’s boyfriend

Dad’s threat to kill ex-partner’s boyfriend

A dad threatened to kill the boyfriend of his former partner after he was told by her he had smashed up her home and belongings.

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‘I’ve parked here for 30 years - why have I got a ticket?’

‘I’ve parked here for 30 years - why have I got a ticket?’

A pensioner received a ticket for the first time after parking in the same spot for 30 years - only for it to be wrongly overturned.

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‘The damage is done – £25m shopping centre can’t be saved’

‘The damage is done – £25m shopping centre can’t be saved’

After reports a multi-million-pound shopping complex is about to be snapped up, calls to save it from being “dumbed down” may be too late.

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Flats plan changed after 'slum' comment as demolition continues

Flats plan changed after 'slum' comment as demolition continues

Plans for housing on the site of a former Royal Mail building that’s being demolished have been altered after concerns were raised by councillors.

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Three men wanted after hospice statues damaged beyond repair

Three men wanted after hospice statues damaged beyond repair

Three men are wanted after two statues part of a charity trail were damaged beyond repair.

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Second attempt to convert HMO back into single-family home

Second attempt to convert HMO back into single-family home

While many homes are being converted into houses of multiple occupation, one property owner is trying to go the other way.

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Mason wins on pro debut

Mason wins on pro debut

Boxer Mason Payne made a winning start to his professional career after signing for promoter Frank Warren.

‘It’s a win for live music’ - Farm gets licence for summer events

‘It’s a win for live music’ - Farm gets licence for summer events

The owner of a company is celebrating being allowed to host more music events on his farm during the summer months.

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Viral TikTok shows ‘grim’ McDonald’s kitchen

Viral TikTok shows ‘grim’ McDonald’s kitchen

The fast-food chain has hit back after a TikTok showing “grim” conditions at a motorway services branch went viral.

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HMO plan ‘human equivalent of battery hen farming’

HMO plan ‘human equivalent of battery hen farming’

Councillors have gone against planning officers’ advice and rejected plans for another town centre house in multiple occupation.

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Terrier ‘so weak it struggled to stand’ dumped in crate

Terrier ‘so weak it struggled to stand’ dumped in crate

The RSPCA is investigating after an emaciated dog was found abandoned in a crate and covered in faeces.

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New look for House of Fraser revealed – and it includes two new shops

New look for House of Fraser revealed – and it includes two new shops

Planning documents have revealed a new look for part of a multi-million-pound shopping centre, with two new stores set to join the complex.

Door open for ex-Stones midfielder

Door open for ex-Stones midfielder

The door is open for former Maidstone midfielder Conor Kelly to train at the Gallagher.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

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