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Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

A carer jailed for stealing precious jewellery from elderly dementia sufferers has walked free from prison after having her sentence reduced.

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‘I’m living in a Premier Inn after new-build flats inferno’

‘I’m living in a Premier Inn after new-build flats inferno’

Families in a new-build block of flats have been left living out of hotels after a faulty light fitting sparked a huge fire.

'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

A dad has defended the controversial name of his business – despite its links to infamous paedophile Jimmy Savile.

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‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

No sooner had the ban on disposable vapes been announced than the naysayers came out in force – but Secret Thinker says it can only be a good thing.

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‘There will be more accidents if the road isn’t reopened’

‘There will be more accidents if the road isn’t reopened’

Residents fear there will be more accidents at a “dangerous” junction, after counting 22 crashes since part of it was closed.

'They can't build more homes here - this area is already overdeveloped!'

'They can't build more homes here - this area is already overdeveloped!'

Furious residents have slammed “outrageous” plans to build 23 new homes in an area they say is already overdeveloped.

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The criminals locked up in January

The criminals locked up in January

Here are just some of the murderers, burglars, drug dealers, child killers, paedophiles, thieves and thugs who committed crimes this month.

‘Unsupervised’ Brexit border regime could cause ‘biosecurity risks’, MPs warn

‘Unsupervised’ Brexit border regime could cause ‘biosecurity risks’, MPs warn

MPs have raised fresh concerns over a new regime for checking imported food brought into the country just 22 miles from its port of entry.

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Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

There are long delays on the M25 following a crash involving a lorry and two cars.

‘It’s the worst I’ve seen it’: Gridlock traffic on city estate

‘It’s the worst I’ve seen it’: Gridlock traffic on city estate

Drivers working on a busy business estate are caught up in huge queues this evening due to road works.

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Dealer caught with drugs stuffed in his clothing is jailed

Dealer caught with drugs stuffed in his clothing is jailed

A drug dealer caught red-handed with 50 wraps of class A drugs including ‘crack’ cocaine and heroin hidden in his clothing is now behind bars.

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Man found dead at house after alarm raised

Man found dead at house after alarm raised

A man has been found dead at a house after fears for his welfare were raised with police.

Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

Campaigners have welcomed the ban on disposable vapes, but say it should have happened two years ago.

Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

The opening date for a huge two-storey supermarket in an empty Argos unit has been announced.

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Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

Three Kent councils have reported data breaches following a cyber attack which shut down services

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Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

A Post Office which closed following abuse towards staff and rising energy costs will not reopen again, bosses confirmed.

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Primary school evacuated after gas leak

Primary school evacuated after gas leak

Pupils have been evacuated from a primary school following a gas leak.

Gas leak closes crown court

Gas leak closes crown court

A crown court in a town centre has been evacuated after a gas leak.

Teen suffers facial injury after ‘attack outside school’

Teen suffers facial injury after ‘attack outside school’

A teenage boy suffered facial injuries after a man outside a school reportedly attacked him.

Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

An ambulance station put up for sale despite a community backlash could now be turned into flats.

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‘Eyesore empty Aldi is falling apart – it’s an accident waiting to happen’

‘Eyesore empty Aldi is falling apart – it’s an accident waiting to happen’

Parts of a former Aldi are “falling apart” and posing a “danger” to passers-by, residents have warned.

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‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

‘My toes went numb and I got earache trying out sport loved by millions’

Reporter Megan Carr met the people who willingly dive into lidos during the winter months – and even took the plunge herself.

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Restaurant boss 'will pay staff' as he battles cancer

Restaurant boss 'will pay staff' as he battles cancer

A restaurant boss who is battling cancer has apologised to staff who have not been paid and vowed to help resolve the problem.

Tenants facing eviction from historic home to get £8.1k payout

Tenants facing eviction from historic home to get £8.1k payout

Tenants living in the last remaining part of a town’s Napoleonic barracks face eviction – as property repairs could cost more than £1.2 million.

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'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

The developer behind plans for a "Hollywood Hills-style" underground house says he won't give up until his project sees the light of day.

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Mum’s delight after winning kmfm’s ‘Best Year Ever’

Mum’s delight after winning kmfm’s ‘Best Year Ever’

An expectant mother is celebrating after scooping a prize of just over £2,000 in a kmfm competition.

Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing nearly two weeks ago has been found safe and well.

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‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

A female peacock has become a local celebrity after a Facebook profile was set up for her after being spotted “ruling the roost” at a housing estate.

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'No timeframe' for reopening busy road damaged by landslide

'No timeframe' for reopening busy road damaged by landslide

A council has said there is no timeframe for when a busy road may reopen after it was damaged in a landslide.

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‘Dangerous’ teen jailed after fatal alley stabbing

‘Dangerous’ teen jailed after fatal alley stabbing

A teenager who said he carried a knife for his own protection has been jailed for more than 10 years for fatally stabbing another teen.

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