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Residents warned about changes to bin collection days and times

Residents warned about changes to bin collection days and times

Changes are being made to a waste collection service's routes, times and days in order to make it more "streamlined and reliable".

Officers rescue man from burning building

Officers rescue man from burning building

Two officers have been praised after they helped rescue a man from a burning building.

Police referral after man falls from window

Police referral after man falls from window

A man fell from a window while police were carrying out a routine inquiry.

Heavy police presence following incident

Heavy police presence following incident

The air ambulance was called after a man was seriously injured at a block of flats.

Town's re-brand for Sex Pistols series

Town's re-brand for Sex Pistols series

A Kent town has been re-named as part of the filming for a new TV show about the Sex Pistols.

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Film crew moves into hotel

Film crew moves into hotel

A hotel is being prepared for the filming of Danny Boyle's upcoming Sex Pistols series.

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Man found dead in flat fire

Man found dead in flat fire

The fire service and police are investigating after a man was found dead following a fire at a flat.

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Flats plan for graffiti-covered empty pub

Flats plan for graffiti-covered empty pub

Plans to transform a run-down vacant pub into 12 apartments have prompted fears from neighbours about parking.

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Fire crews tackle shed blaze

Fire crews tackle shed blaze

Fire crews have revealed the cause of a blaze which destroyed a garden shed and decking.

Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Parents at a primary school have been warned to stay vigilant after a mum was approached about her children.

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

A decision on whether a 'highly valued' dog walking field can remain open has been postponed.

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Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Police are hunting two suspects following a terrifying robbery.

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Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

A man suffered serious injuries after a car deliberately drove at him.

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Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

A brewery is "delighted" to have had dozens of beer kegs returned after they were stolen by thieves earlier this month.

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

Nine new long-term homes for those experiencing homelessness have now opened in a town centre.

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

A future 'contingency plan' could see a long-standing restaurant turned into flats... but for now the owners have no plans to shut up shop.

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Police are investigating after a skate ramp was set on fire.

Tenants move into new beach huts as waiting list is closed

Tenants move into new beach huts as waiting list is closed

Tenants of new colourful beach huts have finally moved in, but bosses say the waiting list to rent one is now closed due to demand.

Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

A family are delighted to have their missing dog home safe, but were shocked when scammers attempted to blackmail them once more.

Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

A church organ which is more than a century old will be moved to a new home in order to stop its 'slow decay' - if planning permission is granted.

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