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Don't give in: First World War hero's last words to troops

Don't give in: First World War hero's last words to troops

A major's extraordinary courage has been remembered by his family 100 years after his death.

Police issue e-fit of boiler man at pensioner's home

Police issue e-fit of boiler man at pensioner's home

Police want to identify a man who called at pensioner's house claiming he needed to service the boiler.

Sex predator jailed for leisure centre attacks

Sex predator jailed for leisure centre attacks

A sex predator who attacked five victims including children at a leisure centre has been jailed.

Teen's smile hides devastating invisible illness

Teen's smile hides devastating invisible illness

A teenager who relies on a cocktail of drugs to keep her alive is sharing her experiences in a bid to help others.

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Grieving families told to limit tributes

Grieving families told to limit tributes

A council has told grieving relatives they are only allowed to lay flowers at their loved ones' memorial benches once a year.

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Vicar's faith in people restored as stolen food replaced

Vicar's faith in people restored as stolen food replaced

Carrier bags full of food have arrived at Appledore vicarage following the theft of harvest festival produce from the church altar.

Landlord of pink pub calls time

Landlord of pink pub calls time

A landlord who lost a battle to keep his pub painted pink has quit over noise complaints.

Pupils must go to East Sussex school to get bus pass

Pupils must go to East Sussex school to get bus pass

A mum is appealing to get her daughter's bus pass re-instated after KCC cancelled it and said she must go to school in East Sussex to get free travel.

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Message to son says ‘your dad is dead’

Message to son says ‘your dad is dead’

The family of a man electrocuted on an illegal traveller site say police should have informed them of his death before they found out on social media.

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Pictures emerge of Diana

Pictures emerge of Diana

Charming snaps have emerged of Princess Diana being greeted by adoring fans on one of her visits to Kent.

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Miraculous escape after head-on crash

Miraculous escape after head-on crash

Two drivers were lucky to escape serious injury following a head-on crash.

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Yobs smash up bridge the day after it opens

Yobs smash up bridge the day after it opens

A pedestrian bridge was smashed up the day after it was installed in what has been described as "sickening vandalism".

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Man seen 'taking pictures' of young ballet dancer

Man seen 'taking pictures' of young ballet dancer

Police have warned parents to be vigilant after a mum spotted a man appearing to take photos of her 10-year-old daughter outside a ballet class.

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TV dream for teen in sing-off show with judge Olly Murs

TV dream for teen in sing-off show with judge Olly Murs

Talented singer Cooper Stout says wants to “sell out stadiums” and he's just one of eight youngsters on TV musical bootcamp Got What It Takes?

Yobs trash cricket club

Yobs trash cricket club

Thieves broke into a cricket club and stole money being collected for charity.

Vicar's tears after church altar theft

Vicar's tears after church altar theft

A vicar burst into tears after bags full of donated harvest festival produce for the needy were swiped.

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Danger warning after 'bodge job' repairs

Danger warning after 'bodge job' repairs

Angry residents fear a “bodge job” repair by council contractors in a town centre will lead to someone getting hurt.

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War hero given France's top military honour says he was just 'lucky'

War hero given France's top military honour says he was just 'lucky'

War hero Colin Deverell describes the success of flying missions he took part in across occupied France as "lucky".

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Football legends tuck in at greasy spoon

Football legends tuck in at greasy spoon

Football greats Ray Parlour and David Seaman met at a greasy spoon which serves a 7,500-calorie breakfast to talk about getting into shape.

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Firefighters free driver trapped in car

Firefighters free driver trapped in car

A driver had to be cut free from a car by firefighters after it rolled over.

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