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‘Our nine-year-old was happy and healthy – now he needs a machine to help him breathe’

The parents of a boy who went from being active to being unable to walk or talk say he can now live instead of exist thanks to a charity.

Pub on the market a year after shutting down following a triple stabbing

A once-proud pub has gone up for sale a year after being shut down following a triple stabbing.

Works stepped up to preserve future of town’s beloved landmark

Efforts are underway to protect a much-loved beauty spot from silting up and seeing its character changed forever.

Firefighters rescue 30-year-old horse

Firefighters helped a 30-year-old horse after he couldn’t get up on slippery ground, much to the delight of his grateful owner.

Teaching assistant at special needs school on trial for child cruelty

​A teaching assistant at a special needs school subjected pupils to physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting, a court has heard.

You’re barred! Pub bans councillors over free parking row

A pub has barred almost a dozen councillors from drinking there after they voted for plans to bring in charges at free car parks.

Water to be restored to homes after fault at treatment works causes supply issues

Water is expected to be restored to homes after a fault at a water treatment works prompted major supply issues.

Public toilets to close as council seeks savings

Several public toilets will close as part of a cash-strapped council’s plans to save tens of thousands of pounds.

Two arrests 20 minutes after parcel delivery van reported stolen

Two people have been arrested following the alleged theft of a parcel delivery van.

Former Kent school student recognised by King for leading Sarah Everard investigation

A former Kent school pupil who led the investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard has received The King’s Police Medal.

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