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Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

A devastated family has described the “big void” left in their lives after the tragic death of a son who was “always there for anyone”.

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

With scare attractions all the rage, our reporter heads to the country’s longest-running horror maze this Halloween to see if he can deliver a fright.

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

Our broken road network, the good old days, the mistreatment of pensioners and ULEZ are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

A dog has been saved from destruction despite attacking a man and two women and a child while it was off-lead and out of control.

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Five fire engines called to flat blaze

Five fire engines called to flat blaze

A town centre road was shut yesterday evening while firefighters tackled a flat fire.

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in the search for a missing man.

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

Firefighters have finally left the scene of a blaze at a recycling site almost 24 hours after it started.

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Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police have confirmed a 49-year-old man who went missing has been found safe.

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

There is a large emergency presence near a restaurant after what police have described as a medical incident.

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Three out of four lanes are closed on the M20 due to a broken-down lorry.

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Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash which has left a major A-road blocked in both directions.

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a lengthy car chase led to a stinger being deployed.

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Residents face disruption to bin collections this week after a recycling lorry crashed.

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Reports of a multi-vehicle smash at a motorway junction sparked queues on two dual carriageways.

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

A headteacher says a school remains “vigilant” after reports a schoolgirl was grabbed by an unknown man.

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Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns are growing for a missing man last seen six days ago.

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans to open a fish and chip shop less than 100 yards away from two similar firms in the shell of an empty dessert restaurant have been submitted.

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Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Man taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in high street

Man taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in high street

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a lorry in a town centre.

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

The county’s largest local authority is sitting on £105 million of developer money that could be spent on services such as schools.

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Delays after crash on diversion route

Delays after crash on diversion route

Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a crash on a diversion route

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

A shop sold a litre of vodka to a 16-year-old boy found extremely drunk in a town centre street.

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McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

The fast food chain has revealed the date it will be unveiling its latest eatery at a town shopping centre.

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