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'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

A former councillor, described as a devoted community leader, has died.

Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Former Fulham and England footballer and winner of the 1966 World Cup George Cohen, who lived in Kent, has died.

'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

Residents are growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of answers after being left without running water for a week with 'no end in sight'.

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Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Passengers are facing long delays along a major rail route due to a fire near the tracks.

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MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

An MP has said compensation should be handed to home owners and businesses "no ifs, no buts" after a week of water supply problems.

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Fire crews tackle flat fire

Fire crews tackle flat fire

Firefighters were called after a blaze was spotted on the first floor of a flat.

Family forced to melt snow to flush toilet

Family forced to melt snow to flush toilet

Water problems which have seen people unable to wash, flush the toilet or make tea have entered a fifth day.

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Glassware expert joins antique dealers

Glassware expert joins antique dealers

A glassware expert is joining a popular antiques dealer in a shopping centre.

Fourth day of water supply problems for town

Fourth day of water supply problems for town

Water supplies for a town are still "intermittent" as the situation continues to be a "nightmare for thousands".

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Rail services restart after train hits 'obstruction'

Rail services restart after train hits 'obstruction'

Rail services are up and running again after a train was damaged by an "obstruction" on the track causing severe disruption.

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Burst pipes leave 1,500 still without water

Burst pipes leave 1,500 still without water

Hundreds of people are still without access to water after three days of supply issues caused by a surge in burst pipes due to the freezing weather.

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Frozen pipes leave 3,000 without water

Frozen pipes leave 3,000 without water

About 3,000 people have been left without water for more than 24 hours as frozen pipes cause a surge in burst mains.

Pub celebrates 30 years of success

Pub celebrates 30 years of success

A couple who have organised hundreds of weddings at a pub are celebrating 30 years as general managers with couples who married there.

Dealer stashed cocaine in sock behind steering wheel

Dealer stashed cocaine in sock behind steering wheel

A drug dealer is due to be sentenced after a search of his car found a stash of cocaine hidden behind the panel next to the steering column.

Tribute in memory of Bublé fan care home resident

Tribute in memory of Bublé fan care home resident

A care home put together a special day to honour the wish of one of its residents, who died aged 91.

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'Amazing' balloon artwork puts smiles on faces at children's ward

'Amazing' balloon artwork puts smiles on faces at children's ward

A team of volunteers spent nine hours putting up a festive display to bring some Christmas cheer to a hospital.

'Adored and loved' father-of-two took his own life

'Adored and loved' father-of-two took his own life

A fund has been set up to help men access mental health help in memory of an 'exceptional' business school graduate.

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'I've been left a week without heating - one day it was -4C'

'I've been left a week without heating - one day it was -4C'

A woman returned from hospital to recover from surgery to find her heating was broken – and has been waiting for a fix ever since.

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Dealer found with £2k of cocaine hidden in sock in hotel room

Dealer found with £2k of cocaine hidden in sock in hotel room

A Class A drug dealer has been jailed after stashing 58 bags of cocaine inside a suitcase.

Iconic HQ building set to be turned into flats

Iconic HQ building set to be turned into flats

A proposal to demolish a historic building to make way for an apartment block has been agreed, despite accusations of greed by councillors.

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