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Brother and sister behind bars after man stabbed with kitchen knife in botched robbery

Brother and sister behind bars after man stabbed with kitchen knife in botched robbery

21 August 2024

A brother and sister have been locked up after a man was stabbed and left with a punctured lung during an attempted robbery at his home.

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‘Horrifying’ arson attack destroys school’s grounds as £2k raised

‘Horrifying’ arson attack destroys school’s grounds as £2k raised

20 August 2024

Pictures show the aftermath of a "horrifying" arson attack which decimated a primary school's grounds as a fundraising campaign is launched.

Why beautiful walk along one of ‘UK’s best beaches’ is perfect for summer’s day

Why beautiful walk along one of ‘UK’s best beaches’ is perfect for summer’s day

18 August 2024

We’ve found the perfect walk for a summer’s day in Kent - taking in pricey properties, one of the UK’s ‘best beaches’ and some fascinating history.

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Neighbourhood hit by three fires in three weeks as crews tackle nursery blaze

Neighbourhood hit by three fires in three weeks as crews tackle nursery blaze

16 August 2024

Police are investigating the third fire in three weeks in the same neighbourhood - with the latest at a nursery.

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‘It was a weird, wonderful night of crazy karaoke’

‘It was a weird, wonderful night of crazy karaoke’

16 August 2024

Secret Drinker hits a High Street pub where they may not be able to sing but they know how to have a good night

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Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner

Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner

14 August 2024

A bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian will argue there was a mechanical problem with his vehicle when it crashed into a shelter.

Man arrested for indecent exposure in town centre

Man arrested for indecent exposure in town centre

14 August 2024

A man wanted on recall to prison has been arrested for indecent exposure.

Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

13 August 2024

A Wetherspoon pub closed for the night after a shocked customer was almost hit by chunks of a crumbling cornice that fell from the ceiling.

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‘They’re trying to squeeze more homes in - these Victorian roads were never built for this’

‘They’re trying to squeeze more homes in - these Victorian roads were never built for this’

13 August 2024

Fears old “Victorian roads” will be overwhelmed with cars if more homes are built have been raised by concerned neighbours.

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‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

13 August 2024

A mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft.

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Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

12 August 2024

A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.

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Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

12 August 2024

A suspect has appeared in court after a woman suffered facial injuries in a serious assault.

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

12 August 2024

We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.

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Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

11 August 2024

The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.

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‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

11 August 2024

Investigators believe a fire at a housing development may have been deliberately started.

Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

10 August 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman was found with facial injuries.

Woman flashed knife at stranger as she got off train

Woman flashed knife at stranger as she got off train

10 August 2024

A woman flashed an eight-inch kitchen knife at a stranger and told him she had it for protection while travelling alone at night.

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Child sex offender could be jailed again after breaching court order

Child sex offender could be jailed again after breaching court order

09 August 2024

A sex offender previously convicted of sexual activity with a child could be jailed again after breaching a court order.

Missing teen, 15, found safe and well

Missing teen, 15, found safe and well

08 August 2024

A 15-year-old missing since Wednesday has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

Man stabbed victim then intimidated him after arrest

Man stabbed victim then intimidated him after arrest

07 August 2024

A 21-year-old who stabbed his victim in the chest and continued to intimidate him after his arrest has been jailed.

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