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A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.
The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.
A chronically disabled woman has said she would rather die than continue to live in the cramped kitchen she calls her “prison”.
A popular folk festival with a mix of British tradition and an international flavour is set to return to a tourist town this weekend.
An interim inspection by the education watchdog has indicated a secondary school could soon be upgraded to the highest rating achievable.
A primary school is celebrating after scoring highly in an Ofsted inspection again in a “challenging” year marked by the death of a popular teacher.
A town butcher who has run his business for nearly half a century has died at the age of 78.
A newly-refurbished care home for the elderly remains empty after six months - despite an “urgent” demand for beds.
A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.
A large section of a high street could get a facelift with plans for 24 flats, shops and offices.
A campaign to save a village’s mature oak trees from being felled has gathered momentum.
One of the county’s newest secondary schools has scored highly following its first visit from the education watchdog.
A tourist town’s help desk office for visitors is set to shut permanently as part of a cash-strapped council’s cutbacks.
A volunteer has credited a doctor’s chance visit to a hospital fitness centre with saving his life after suffering cardiac arrest.
Police were called to a village in response to a person armed with an air rifle.
Concerns have been raised that a decision to remove a long-standing town centre barrier will lead to someone being hurt.
A great-gran had to wait in a hospital corridor on a trolley for four days before being treated for an urgent infection.
A mum is celebrating 40 years working in world-famous Savile Row, including making Prince Harry’s wedding outfit and Prince Louis’ Coronation tunic.
An award-winning designer inspired by her young nephew has launched a children’s activity book showcasing her corner of Kent.
A special needs school described as a “very happy place to be” has received another glowing report from the education watchdog.
