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People without water after pipe bursts

People without water after pipe bursts

People have been left without water and there are delays on the A2 after a pipe burst.

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Council under fire over energy rebate error

Council under fire over energy rebate error

A council has apologised after money was taken from the accounts of people due the £150 energy rebate.

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Hero dad rescues two women and a baby from fire

Hero dad rescues two women and a baby from fire

A father-of-six has told how he leapt to the rescue when blazing rubbish in a supermarket trolley set fire to gas pipes in a town centre alley.

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'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

A dad diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease aged just 35 has spoken out and started a "bucket list" to help raise vital funds and inspire others.

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'It's like she's got away with murder'

'It's like she's got away with murder'

The brother of a vulnerable couple who were preyed on by a devious carer who stole thousands of pounds from them says justice has not been done.

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Rebuilding after the explosion that rocked a town

Rebuilding after the explosion that rocked a town

It's a year since a huge explosion tore through a row of homes. We take a look at how the community came together and what the future holds.

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Tragic tot's parents in fight against new rules for nurseries

Tragic tot's parents in fight against new rules for nurseries

A couple whose baby son died after an incident at his daycare have condemned plans to relax rules on staff-to-child ratios.

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Ugly shop-fronts to be targeted to protect city's heritage

Ugly shop-fronts to be targeted to protect city's heritage

A council is cracking down on ugly shop-fronts with oversized signage and modern materials, which are deemed harmful to the area's rich heritage.

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'It's not a pretty sight, but then it's not supposed to be'

'It's not a pretty sight, but then it's not supposed to be'

After the likes of Kate Moss and Vivienne Westwood attended its opening, we sent our reporter to Tracey Emin's latest, challenging, exhibition.

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Biker dies in hospital after 'hit-and-run' crash

Biker dies in hospital after 'hit-and-run' crash

A motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries following a suspected hit-and-run has died in hospital.

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'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

'Months’ before Rwanda flights begin

Flights sending asylum seekers to Rwanda may not take place for months, Downing Street has said.

Dealer jailed after importing deadly drug fentanyl

Dealer jailed after importing deadly drug fentanyl

A 34-year-old has pleaded guilty to importing the highly toxic and potentially deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl into the UK.

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Operation Brock to remain for 'at least a week'

Operation Brock to remain for 'at least a week'

Lorries will have to queue on the M20 as part of Operation Brock for "at least another week".

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Five arrested after young cyclist's death

Five arrested after young cyclist's death

Tributes and flowers have been left for a teenager who was killed in a collision after police make more arrests.

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Woman saved after lying injured for five days

Woman saved after lying injured for five days

Police officers have been praised after saving a woman who had been lying alone and injured in her home for five days.

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Book a slot at Kent's new waste centre

Book a slot at Kent's new waste centre

A new household waste recycling centre is to open in the county next week and people can book slots now.

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Mum wears fancy dress every day for a month

Mum wears fancy dress every day for a month

Mother of three and charity founder spent every day in April in fancy dress to help spread the message that it is OK to be different.

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Man found on tracks suffers 'life-changing injuries'

Man found on tracks suffers 'life-changing injuries'

A man has been taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after he was found on a railway line.

Tory councillor suspended amid sexual harassment probe

Tory councillor suspended amid sexual harassment probe

A Conservative councillor has been suspended from the party amid a probe into sexual harassment.

'Irreplaceable' 6ft brass lectern stolen from church

'Irreplaceable' 6ft brass lectern stolen from church

A precious and irreplaceable lectern worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a church.

Tony's abuser held hostage in cell

Tony's abuser held hostage in cell

The man who abused Tony Hudgell, inflicting violence which saw him lose both legs, was held hostage in his prison cell.

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Missing children visited troubled strip club, report claims

Missing children visited troubled strip club, report claims

Bouncers at a troubled strip club attacked revellers and missing children visited the venue, a police report claims.

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Emergency services called to railway line

Emergency services called to railway line

Railway services are being diverted after emergency services were called to an incident on the line.

Man injured after 'confronting gang of teenagers'

Man injured after 'confronting gang of teenagers'

A man has been injured after reportedly being assaulted by as many as 20 to 30 teenagers.

Council defends 'chainsaw massacre' of park trees

Council defends 'chainsaw massacre' of park trees

Felling of trees in a town park has caused emotions to 'run high' as work on wider revamp continues.

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Sexual assault reported in town centre

Sexual assault reported in town centre

A police investigation near a shopping centre followed reports of a sexual assault.

Man stabbed after two-car crash

Man stabbed after two-car crash

A man was left seriously injured after being stabbed following a crash that left a car on its roof.

Asylum arrivals pass 7,000 after busy Bank Holiday

Asylum arrivals pass 7,000 after busy Bank Holiday

More than 7,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the UK this year, three times the number to make the crossing in the same period last year.

P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O has resumed its Dover to Calais route for passengers today, as another of its ships fails a reinspection.

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Van driver's 'trouser accident' during arrest

Van driver's 'trouser accident' during arrest

A van driver had a "trouser accident" while being arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

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