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Ford Fiesta driver ‘punched in face three times by van driver’
An investigation is underway after a man reported that a white van cut in front of his car before the driver punched him in the face.
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‘Mindless and utterly pointless damage’: Taggers target new £12k mural within days
Vandals have ruined a colourful new mural with “utterly pointless” graffiti within days of it being created in a seaside town.
High street’s fourth sushi restaurant to open in former bubble tea shop
A city’s sixth sushi restaurant - the fourth on the same stretch - is set to open in a former stationary and bubble tea shop.
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‘I live with ADHD, but refuse to believe it should stop people working’
A councillor who has ADHD says Britain’s ballooning benefits bill is a national disaster which needs to be tackled.
Petting farm owner to stand trial accused of causing animals suffering
The owner of a petting farm will stand trial after denying 11 charges of animal-related offences.
CCTV under review after cherry tree destroyed in ‘deliberate’ sensory garden blaze
Firefighters were called to tackle a suspicious blaze at a park which caused damage to a sensory garden and a cherry tree.
Man arrested after ‘trying to grab woman’s hand and kiss it’ outside station
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after allegedly acting inappropriately towards women outside a railway station.
Three new ‘pocket parks’ unveiled as part of upgrades to town centre
A council’s £233,000 scheme to create new green spaces in a town centre has been completed.
Large crowd gathered for opening of new £15k outdoor gym
An exciting new outdoor gym two years in the making has officially opened along a popular seafront, much to the delight of residents.
'My brother's secret final act of kindness saved five lives'
The family of a much-loved railwayman who died suddenly aged 50 have told how his final act of kindness saved five lives.
‘My appeal has been unanswered for nearly a year’: Parking fines at industrial estate investigated
Some Blue Badge holders fined for stopping on yellow lines while collecting medication say they’re still waiting for a response to their appeals.
Council leader threatens legal action against ‘careless and clueless’ government
Kent is preparing to launch legal proceedings against the government over the way it has handled the biggest shake-up of local councils in 50 years.
Former teacher who drowned in river was failed by mental health services
The family of a former teacher who suffered from psychosis and died in a river say she was let down by mental health services.
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Family of former teacher say she was let down by mental health services
In today’s podcast the family of a former teacher who took her own life say she was let down by mental health services.
Delays clear after accident on M25
Drivers faced lengthy queues after an incident on the M25.
Southern Water fined £2.4m after sewage spill killed fish and left beaches closed
Southern Water has been fined millions of pounds once again after sewage pollution left fish and eels dead and beaches closed.
Delivery driver fatally stabbed with ‘severe force’ during violent ‘street attack’
The stab wound which killed a 33-year-old man during a violent street attack was inflicted with severe force, a murder trial has heard.
Missing teenage girl found
Officers who appealed for help to find a missing teenager say she has been found.
Delays clear after rush-hour crash on M2
Emergency crews were called to a crash on a busy motorway, with highway officers warning motorists to expect delays.