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Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

10 October 2024

A great-great-grandmother was given a surprise party, and reunited with her beloved husband, as she spent her birthday recovering from a broken hip.

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

10 October 2024

Motorists reporting issues with their cars after filling up at a set of supermarket pumps have now been contacted by insurers.

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

10 October 2024

A road near an industrial estate is shut after reports water is “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

10 October 2024

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

10 October 2024

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

10 October 2024

Two years after work started to create flats above a historic pavilion, we examine why work has once again stalled and what the future holds.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

09 October 2024

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.

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‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

09 October 2024

The team behind a popular annual event which celebrates crafts and music will no longer take place after more than three decades.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

09 October 2024

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

09 October 2024

A family were given an incredible £18k donation towards their dream of creating an accessible bedroom for their four-year-old.

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Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

09 October 2024

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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Two arrests after teen suffers facial injuries near railway station

Two arrests after teen suffers facial injuries near railway station

09 October 2024

A teenage boy was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged robbery near a railway station in the early hours.

Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

09 October 2024

Two men have been sentenced for a violent doorstep attack which left the victim with serious head injuries.

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‘Car park smells like a toilet - we can’t open our windows’

‘Car park smells like a toilet - we can’t open our windows’

09 October 2024

A car park has been left “smelling like a toilet” due to foul water caused by a blocked drain, say furious neighbours.

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‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

09 October 2024

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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‘Why was she prescribed month's supply of painkillers after three overdoses?'

‘Why was she prescribed month's supply of painkillers after three overdoses?'

09 October 2024

The family of a teenager who died after taking too many painkillers have questioned why she was prescribed the pills after three previous overdoses.

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Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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