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Organisers postpone fireworks to seek police advice

Organisers postpone fireworks to seek police advice

The next in a series of summer fireworks displays has been cancelled following a mass disturbance at the first event.

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Match achieves goal and nets charity cash

Match achieves goal and nets charity cash

An organisation supporting victims of domestic abuse was the winner when two teams took to the pitch for a charity football match.

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New lease of life for town centre pub

New lease of life for town centre pub

A prominent town centre pub which closed earlier this month has reopened under new management.

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The cattery boss who rubbed shoulders with the stars

The cattery boss who rubbed shoulders with the stars

He's rubbed shoulders with the stars, hosted parties for gangsters and even employed black cab rapist John Worboys as a stripper.

'He knew their ages were significantly below 16'

'He knew their ages were significantly below 16'

An aspiring lawyer who groomed 12-year-old girls has been jailed and his career shattered.

Police search for missing man

Police search for missing man

Police are searching for a 29-year-old who has been missing for four days.

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Firefighters free woman trapped in car

Firefighters free woman trapped in car

A woman, left trapped in her car after a pile-up, was rescued by fire crews.

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Armed police storm home

Armed police storm home

Armed police have been spotted at a house after reports someone was seen with a gun.

Screwdriver wielding newsagent robbers jailed

Screwdriver wielding newsagent robbers jailed

A pair of robbers who hit two newsagents, threatening staff with a screwdriver are now behind bars.

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Young mum and son left sofa-surfing after fire

Young mum and son left sofa-surfing after fire

A teenage mum who has been left sofa-surfing after a fire destroyed her home has thanked the community for their support.

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Murder investigation launched after body found

Murder investigation launched after body found

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead.

Bed bugs discovered in block of flats

Bed bugs discovered in block of flats

A housing provider is dealing with a bed bug infestation at one of its properties.

Mystery cameraman tours multi-storey car park on Hoverboard

Mystery cameraman tours multi-storey car park on Hoverboard

A mystery cameraman has blown away rumours a new multi-storey doesn't have any lifts after sneaking inside using a Back To The Future Hoverboard.

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'I wasn't expecting to be chasing a burglar in flip-flops'

'I wasn't expecting to be chasing a burglar in flip-flops'

A hero neighbour has revealed how a quiet afternoon gardening quickly escalated and resulted in him carrying out a citizen's arrest.

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Council bids for city of culture

Council bids for city of culture

A council will bid to become a UK City of Culture.

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Burning Range Rover closed M20

Burning Range Rover closed M20

A section of the motorway was closed as fire crews tackled a vehicle fire.

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Police hunt hit-and-run driver

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a car failed to stop following a collision.

New statue for wartime heroes

New statue for wartime heroes

A striking new First World War sculpture has been put up on a town waterfront.

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Extinction Rebellion stage 'die-in'

Extinction Rebellion stage 'die-in'

Climate change campaign group Extinction Rebellion have marched on a town centre to demand action.

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Broken down lorry causes 11 mile queues on M25

Broken down lorry causes 11 mile queues on M25

Motorists are facing heavy queues after a broken down lorry closed part of the M25 while it was recovered.

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Club 'deleted CCTV' needed by police over death

Club 'deleted CCTV' needed by police over death

A licensing panel has revoked a nightclub's licence after hearing of numerous breaches and the obstruction of a police investigation.

Fire crews rescue car stranded on beach

Fire crews rescue car stranded on beach

Firefighters were called to winch a car back to shore after it got stuck on a shingle bank.

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Gas leak closes main road

Gas leak closes main road

A village has been virtually cut off after the A2 was closed for emergency gas repairs.

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Young cyclist in for the win

Young cyclist in for the win

The National Circuit Championships are this weekend, with one 21-year-old hoping to bag a prize.

Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

Council chiefs have warned they will break away from a regional "powerhouse" in protest of government reforms.

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No friends for elderly at open day

No friends for elderly at open day

Elderly people were left with their own company and a lot of leftover cake at the care home open day.

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Second person charged over shooting in public park

Second person charged over shooting in public park

A 52-year-old man has been charged with possession of a firearm after a young man was shot in a public space.

Shot animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

Shot animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

The RSPCA is demanding stricter controls on air guns after figures show the scale of the problem in the county.

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Child rapist jailed

Child rapist jailed

An 87-year-old man from Kent has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after being convicted of seven sexual offences.

New images reveal stunning charges to key site

New images reveal stunning charges to key site

Architects are hoping to get public approval for their vision for re-developing a Debenhams site.

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