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Robbery suspect due in court

Robbery suspect due in court

A 36-year-old man has been charged with robbing a bank in a busy high street and will appear before magistrates today.

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

A man caused a former friend multiple injuries, before blaming someone else for the horrific attack.

OAP dragged from car in road rage attack

OAP dragged from car in road rage attack

A 66-year-old was punched to ground by two men in an assault that only stopped when passing motorists intervened.

Town blighted by eight burglaries in three weeks

Town blighted by eight burglaries in three weeks

A spate of burglaries has seen cash and jewellery stolen from a number of homes.

Fire crews battle large woodland blaze

Fire crews battle large woodland blaze

Firefighters are tackling a blaze over 100 square metres of woodland.

Gang attack by teen girls filmed at Tesco

Gang attack by teen girls filmed at Tesco

Police believe an attack on two women by four teenage girls was filmed by people watching.

Brazen burglar who targeted pubs jailed

Brazen burglar who targeted pubs jailed

A thief was told he would receive 50% of the profits of his crime before he snuck into pubs and stole cash and sentimental medals.

Howls of protest at beach dog ban

Howls of protest at beach dog ban

More than 80 dog walkers took a stand on a popular beach in defiance of plans to exclude their pets.

Death crossing set to be replaced with bridge

Death crossing set to be replaced with bridge

A level crossing where four people have died in recent years is set to be replaced with a footbridge.

Cyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

Cyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

A man has been flown to a London hospital after falling off his bike.

Police charge man after smashing spree

Police charge man after smashing spree

A 36-year-old man is due to appear in court today after several businesses were damaged in a town centre rampage.

Man arrested after high street shovel rampage

Man arrested after high street shovel rampage

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of criminal damage following a vandalism spree in a town centre.

Man with shovel goes on rampage in town centre

Man with shovel goes on rampage in town centre

A man armed with a shovel has gone on a vandalism spree in a town centre.

Time is ticking for Tank

Time is ticking for Tank

A popular micropub could be flattened to make way for a three-storey block of shops, offices and apartments.

Former councillor leaves legacy 'in bricks and mortar'

Former councillor leaves legacy 'in bricks and mortar'

A much-loved councillor has died at the age of 74 after battling dementia, Parkinson’s and emphysema.

War device detonated on beach

War device detonated on beach

Officers cordoned off a popular section of coast after an unexploded wartime device was found.

Lifeboat launches in search for 11-year-old boy

Lifeboat launches in search for 11-year-old boy

The lifeboat was scrambled after fears were raised an 11-year-old boy could be at risk.

Police release CCTV after car break-ins

Police release CCTV after car break-ins

Officers have released footage of a man trying the doors of parked cars after a number of vehicles were broken into.

Open-air parties turn beauty spot into eyesore

Open-air parties turn beauty spot into eyesore

A popular playing field is being ruined by people using it for drunken gatherings.

Storm over plan to extend beach ban for dogs

Storm over plan to extend beach ban for dogs

A plan to extend the dog ban area to cover the entire length of Tankerton beach has prompted anger.

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