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Man found unconscious behind the wheel

06 June 2017
Man found unconscious behind the wheel

A man in his 30s was found unconscious at the wheel of his car and rushed to hospital in a “life threatening condition”.

Lorry transporting explosives involved in crash

05 June 2017
Lorry transporting explosives involved in crash

Homes and businesses were evacuated after a lorry full of military explosives crashed outside a cafe.

Traffic signals not working

05 June 2017
Traffic signals not working

Traffic is set to build up after a set of traffic lights on a motorway slip road have stopped working.

Boy, 13, hurt in campfire explosion

04 June 2017
Boy, 13, hurt in campfire explosion

A 13-year-old boy has suffered burns after butane gas cylinders left smouldering on an abandoned camp fire exploded.

Women and pets rescued from burning house

04 June 2017
Women and pets rescued from burning house

Neighbours risked their lives to help save two women and six animals from a dangerous fire.

Officers 'sniff out' cannabis plants

02 June 2017
Officers 'sniff out' cannabis plants

A 55-year-old man was cautioned after patrolling officers sniffed out six cannabis plants at a property.

Teen bank roof rescue

02 June 2017
Teen bank roof rescue

A teenager became stuck on the roof of a bank after officers managed to coax down three others.

Temporary visitor centre given thumbs up

01 June 2017
Temporary visitor centre given thumbs up

A controversial visitor centre which has been labelled a “monstrosity” by a councillor has been given temporary planning permission.

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

01 June 2017
Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

A teenager has been charged in connection with a knifepoint burglary at a house.

Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

01 June 2017
Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

A motorcyclist who lost his life when crashing into the back of a tractor unit on the M20 was over the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard.

Car and motorbike crash in rural lane

01 June 2017
Car and motorbike crash in rural lane

The passenger of a car was flown to hospital after a crash with a motorbike trike.

Combine harvester crashes into house

31 May 2017
Combine harvester crashes into house

A combine harvester has ploughed through a 6ft wall and into the house of a deputy mayor, causing a scene of "absolute devastation".

Sleeping man rescued from house fire

31 May 2017
Sleeping man rescued from house fire

Firefighters had to force entry into a burning home and rescue a sleeping man, who was taken to hospital after breathing in too much smoke.

Chopper in search for paddle boarder

31 May 2017
Chopper in search for paddle boarder

A beach search was carried out and a coastguard helicopter scrambled after reports of a paddle boarder in trouble.

Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

30 May 2017
Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

A takeaway premises has been making necessary changes after it needed to make "urgent and major improvements" to meet hygiene standards.

Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

30 May 2017
Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

A petrol station's shop was sealed off after raiders broke in and stole cash overnight.

Large bonfire sparks warning

30 May 2017
Large bonfire sparks warning

A bonfire containing general rubbish ignited a fence and a wheelie bin and has caused the fire service to issue a reminder.

Dishwasher goes up in smoke

30 May 2017
Dishwasher goes up in smoke

Firefighters were able to stop a dishwasher fire from spreading at a home after the occupant called for help just in time.

Did your child write this letter?

26 May 2017
Did your child write this letter?

A council would like to respond to a handwritten letter from a child who has asked for a play park to be built but failed to leave any contact details

Car fire and crash on motorway

26 May 2017
Car fire and crash on motorway

A stretch of the M20 was temporarily closed last night due to a car fire and a separate crash.

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