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Mum names twins after book characters to help them fight heart conditions
A mum who gave birth to twins with two different heart conditions says naming them after book characters gave them the “resilience” to survive.
Jason Manford announces extra tour dates
The comedian and musical theatre star is adding more dates to his new tour, A Manford All Seasons. Here’s how to get tickets.
Pupils praised along with other unsung heroes at annual awards
Three pupils have been named overall winners at an awards ceremony after they rushed to help an elderly man.
Busy A-road blocked after truck blaze
Traffic is queuing on a busy road after two fire engines were called to a truck ablaze.
Chemist tells customers: ‘We’re moving - if you are desperate for your meds see your doctor’
A town centre pharmacy hit with repossession notice has informed customers it is moving to a new location.
Council decides how it will spend government cash
Government funding will be used for local events and improving amenities, helping adults gain maths skills, and developing facilities in rural areas.
Flats, shops and offices plan will ‘rejuvenate’ high street
A large section of a high street could get a facelift with plans for 24 flats, shops and offices.
Boy, 16, accused of burgling homes and stealing car
A 16-year-old boy is to appear in court in connection with the theft of a car and early morning raids on four homes.
Missing teens safely located
Officers are no longer looking for two missing teenage girls.
Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’
One of Kent’s biggest social housing companies has been handed a huge fine after one of its workers struck an electrical line while fixing fences.
‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen
Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.
Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side
A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.
Man with ‘fascination’ for guns jailed
A man has been jailed for more than six years after police found a sawn-off shotgun in his home.
‘Cowardly criminal’ jailed after robbing girls at knifepoint
A prolific thief has been jailed after using a weapon to threaten young girls in the woods and steal their belongings.
Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone
A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.
Green Party selects general election candidate
Addressing climate change and inequality are among the priorities of a Green Party member who will be vying for votes at the next general election.
Plan to demolish high street buildings for new flats block
People are being invited to have their say over plans to demolish a set of buildings in a historic high street and replace them with new housing.
Weather warnings issued for strong winds
The Met Office has issued weather warnings which kick in from midnight tonight.
Garden centre cafe closes after five months
A garden centre tearoom has closed after just five months with bosses saying it's time to focus on their other business.
Killer cop Couzens ‘lodges complaint over birthday present’
Murderer Wayne Couzens is said to have lodged a formal complaint after prison officers denied him a birthday present from his mum