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Murderer who strangled ‘friend’ dies in prison

Murderer who strangled ‘friend’ dies in prison

A murderer jailed for life after strangling a drunken friend in a fit of rage has died in prison.

Man accused of trying to kill step-brother after row over tidying his room

Man accused of trying to kill step-brother after row over tidying his room

A teenager has told a court of the moment his stepbrother allegedly tried to kill him in a knife attack while lying on his bed about to play a game.

YouTube stars KSI and Sidemen have kickabout at college during video shoot

YouTube stars KSI and Sidemen have kickabout at college during video shoot

YouTube superstars Sidemen had a kickabout at a college as they visited the town for an upcoming video.

‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

A Ring doorbell has captured the moment a brazen thief stole several packages from a woman’s doorstep.

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Kent Police officer jailed after getting relatives to take rap for speeding offences

Kent Police officer jailed after getting relatives to take rap for speeding offences

A Kent Police officer has been jailed after persuading relatives to take the rap for two speeding offences he had committed.

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Mum scraped her nails inside police officer’s mouth during arrest

Mum scraped her nails inside police officer’s mouth during arrest

A drunk woman shoved her fingers in the police woman’s mouth, scraping her nails inside and left the officer dripping with blood.

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‘Pupils should be allowed to wear shorts during a heatwave - it’s inhumane!’

‘Pupils should be allowed to wear shorts during a heatwave - it’s inhumane!’

A mum whose son suffered heat exhaustion at school as temperatures hit 32 degrees says making pupils wear trousers during a heatwave is “inhumane”.

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Grieving daughters can bring their mum home as appeal tops £15,000

Grieving daughters can bring their mum home as appeal tops £15,000

Denise Matthews Cooke, 64, of Bishop’s Stortford, died in Ireland while visiting the youngest of her three daughters, an Irish dancing world champion.

Inquest jury retires to consider how schoolboy died

Inquest jury retires to consider how schoolboy died

A jury that will determine how a five-year-old boy died following an allergic reaction at school has retired to consider its verdict.

‘This has to stop’: Calls for catapult ban after series of animal attacks

‘This has to stop’: Calls for catapult ban after series of animal attacks

Calls are mounting to ban the public use and underage sale of catapults after a spike in cruel attacks on animals across Kent.

‘It’s a very sociable party house’: What’s it like to live in this £3.2m Kent mansion?

‘It’s a very sociable party house’: What’s it like to live in this £3.2m Kent mansion?

As one of Kent’s grandest properties hits the market, the outgoing owners tell us why it has been such a “privilege” to live there.

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Mural on former Wetherspoon pub aims to bring life to town centre

Mural on former Wetherspoon pub aims to bring life to town centre

A teenage artist is bringing new life into the town centre with a vibrant mural celebrating the town’s identity, history and community spirit.

‘Selfish’ mum stole nearly £100k from employers and splurged on ‘Tefal pans and Amsterdam clubbing’

‘Selfish’ mum stole nearly £100k from employers and splurged on ‘Tefal pans and Amsterdam clubbing’

A “deceitful” mum-of-two who defrauded two companies back-to-back and took out a loan in her boyfriend’s name has avoided jail.

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Father and son in dock again over little boy’s death

Father and son in dock again over little boy’s death

A father and son accused of killing a four-year-old boy in a fatal smash have ​appeared in court.

Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’

Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’

A motorcyclist killed in a tragic crash last week was a “passionate” dog trainer described by friends as a “lovely young man”.

Headteacher’s 999 call played to inquest into schoolboy’s death

Headteacher’s 999 call played to inquest into schoolboy’s death

An emergency call made during the attempted resuscitation of a five-year-old has been heard at his inquest.

‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma - but they kicked me out’

‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma - but they kicked me out’

A forklift driver said she has been “forced into homelessness” through no fault of her own after being ordered to leave her makeshift home.

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‘I’ve had a really bad play on the roulette of life and urgently need a life-saving transplant’

‘I’ve had a really bad play on the roulette of life and urgently need a life-saving transplant’

A runner facing a life-threatening condition needs a match - and not the kind on a dating site, he jokes, but from a stem cell transplant register.

Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets

Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets

Pub-goers alerted bar staff to a man carrying a large knife inside the boozer’s toilets as he sipped pints at the venue.

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‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

Two university pals have walked the 2,700-mile perimeter of England - but it’s taken them more than 20 years.

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‘This house was perfect when we moved in - now we worry for our children’s health’

‘This house was perfect when we moved in - now we worry for our children’s health’

A pregnant couple say the council are “playing roulette” with their unborn child’s life as they look to move out of their mouldy and damp flat.

Tribute film made to fulfil dying woman's last wish

Tribute film made to fulfil dying woman's last wish

A Kent filmmaker has created a video tribute to her friend’s life to fulfil her dying wish.

Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’

Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’

A councillor suspended by Reform UK has appeared in court accused of making threats to kill his wife.

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

The CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist is undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Controversial 141-home estate gets green light - despite concerns over look of new-builds

Controversial 141-home estate gets green light - despite concerns over look of new-builds

Final plans for a new estate, which has been slashed back by almost 90 homes since the project was first mooted, have been granted approval.

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‘A machine couldn’t have done this!’: Station master saves school trip

‘A machine couldn’t have done this!’: Station master saves school trip

A station master’s quick-thinking actions have been praised for getting a primary school’s ill-fated journey to London back on track.

‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’

‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’

Plans to extend controls on beach drinking have been welcomed by residents - as councillors aim to avoid a repeat of shocking anti-social behaviour.

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‘I am completely overwhelmed’: Dad’s fund-raising efforts for terminally-ill daughter smashes £12,000 target

‘I am completely overwhelmed’: Dad’s fund-raising efforts for terminally-ill daughter smashes £12,000 target

A dad who is raising money so his terminally-ill daughter can realise some of her dreams has been ‘overwhelmed by people’s kindness’.

‘I’ve never seen such an aggressive female’ Suspended sentence for 20-year-old who punched police officer before swinging metal pole and throwing bin

‘I’ve never seen such an aggressive female’ Suspended sentence for 20-year-old who punched police officer before swinging metal pole and throwing bin

A woman who punched a police officer and attempted to strike him and colleagues with a metal pole and bin has received a suspended prison sentence.

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Thief burned off tags in shoplifting spree - as lawyer blames lockdown for downfall

Thief burned off tags in shoplifting spree - as lawyer blames lockdown for downfall

A habitual thief burned off security tags in a supermarket in a bid to steal hundreds of pounds worth of booze.

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Suzy’s dad ‘there with her’ on epic trek from Land’s End to John o’ Groats

Suzy’s dad ‘there with her’ on epic trek from Land’s End to John o’ Groats

Disappearing footpaths failed to prevent Suzy Connolly from completing LEJOG in memory of her dad Geoff Morris and raising £11,000 for Dementia UK.

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