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Passenger left quadriplegic after learner crash

Passenger left quadriplegic after learner crash

A learner driver has been jailed after he crashed his car while over the legal alcohol limit, leaving his friend with "catastrophic" injuries.

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Bumble bride moves new hubby in with exes

Bumble bride moves new hubby in with exes

A couple who tied the knot just days after matching on a dating app reveal some of the stresses of married life.

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HMV store brought back from the brink

HMV store brought back from the brink

The new owners of troubled music retailer HMV have had a change of heart about closing a store which had been set for closure after its takeover.

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Sewing store defends sale of 'Oh My Golly' fabric

Sewing store defends sale of 'Oh My Golly' fabric

A sewing shop has defended the sale of a type of fabric despite claims it is based on a golliwog.

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Burglar snapped leaving crime scene by passer-by

Burglar snapped leaving crime scene by passer-by

A prolific offender who has caused misery by burgling hundreds of homes has been jailed after a passer-by took a photo of him leaving a crime scene.

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Twitter removes racist 'parody' account

Twitter removes racist 'parody' account

The deputy mayor of a town council has been targeted by a racist parody account.

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Ricky Gervais is coming to Kent

Ricky Gervais is coming to Kent

The multi-award winning writer, director and performer has announced he will be heading to the county soon.

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Attempted robbery victim 'felt something cold on his neck'

Attempted robbery victim 'felt something cold on his neck'

A man is facing a “substantial” jail sentence for an attempted robbery and knife crime.

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Tragic story of murdered Clare to air tonight

Tragic story of murdered Clare to air tonight

The story of a beauty consultant who was stalked and murdered will be shown tonight.

Inquiry into £90m project

Inquiry into £90m project

Council chiefs will be facing questions over proposals for a huge town centre regeneration project.

Fresh warning against rogue traders

Fresh warning against rogue traders

Police are reminding residents to be on guard against bogus tradesmen.

Jail for 'manipulative' predator who raped and blackmailed boys

Jail for 'manipulative' predator who raped and blackmailed boys

A "sinister" sex fiend who raped then blackmailed boys as young as 12 during a sickening "campaign of atrocities" has been jailed for 20 years.

Trains stopped after tree falls on track

Trains stopped after tree falls on track

Passengers are having to use alternative routes as a tree blocks a railway line.

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'You undid your seatbelt and grabbed the steering wheel'

'You undid your seatbelt and grabbed the steering wheel'

A car passenger who put the lives of his girlfriend and pals in danger when he grabbed the steering wheel causing it to hit a tree has avoided jail.

Inquest opens into death of 23-year-old

Inquest opens into death of 23-year-old

An inquest has opened into the tragic death of 23-year-old Lydia Smith.

Farmers' market saved from the brink

Farmers' market saved from the brink

A popular farmers' market in the heart of a town centre has been saved from closure.

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Drink driving arrest after bus stop crash

Drink driving arrest after bus stop crash

A 23-year-old man remains in custody after a car was spotted mounting a pavement and knocking over a bus stop,

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Woman filmed herself abusing child

Woman filmed herself abusing child

A pervert's abuse of a child was inadvertently uncovered when she asked a friend to fix her mobile phone.

Two arrested for drugs offences

Two arrested for drugs offences

Two men have been arrested after police stopped and searched suspicious vehicles.

Crews called to kitchen fire

Crews called to kitchen fire

Firefighters have tackled a blaze which started in a grill.

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