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Morrisons staff praised for handing out chocolate biscuits to stuck drivers

31 May 2024
Morrisons staff praised for handing out chocolate biscuits to stuck drivers

Workers at a supermarket branch were seen handing out sweet treats and cheering up children during a traffic jam at three-way temporary lights.

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‘It’s very humbling and means the world’

30 May 2024
‘It’s very humbling and means the world’

A nurse who has served twenty years in the NHS has been recognised for her empathetic approach to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and families.

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Teens admit to stealing car involved in serious crash

30 May 2024
Teens admit to stealing car involved in serious crash

Two teenagers who stole a car involved in a police chase before it collided with another vehicle, causing serious injuries, have admitted guilt.

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

27 May 2024
Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

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Shop owners ‘pass torch’ to family friends after 30 years

23 May 2024
Shop owners ‘pass torch’ to family friends after 30 years

An African-Asian family who set up roots at a card shop and Post Office have handed over the keys to friends who are carrying on their legacy.

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‘Proud to be nominated and proud to serve’

22 May 2024
‘Proud to be nominated and proud to serve’

A gynaecologist who stepped in at the last hour to save a mother’s life has been shortlisted for special recognition.

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Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

20 May 2024
Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

An animal charity is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a fundraiser featuring carnival rides, stalls, games and a display of classic cars.

Baby boy with Down’s Syndrome makes history after famous pilgrimage

20 May 2024
Baby boy with Down’s Syndrome makes history after famous pilgrimage

A nine-month-old tot has broken a record by completing the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain.

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Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

20 May 2024
Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

New storage spaces for bicycles have been installed in a town to encourage more people to take up cycling and help reduce traffic and air pollution.

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Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

16 May 2024
Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

Cannabis plants have been seized from multiple homes during a raid on a residential street.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

16 May 2024
World-first Emily nominated for top award

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

15 May 2024
‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

The boss of an alpaca farm will be taking part in a multi-day hike across Machu Picchu with a British gold Olympic champion.

Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

14 May 2024
Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

A seven-month-old pug was left with a swollen face, fractures and breathing difficulties while under his care.

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

11 May 2024
‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

09 May 2024
Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

A businessman has been fined after items linked to his company were discovered at a large-scale illegal dump.

Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

09 May 2024
Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

A huge pile of rubbish found dumped in a country lane which will be closed for up to a week could have links to organised crime.

University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

08 May 2024
University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

Hundreds of garments designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes are to be photographed in a project involving underprivileged youngsters.

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Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

02 May 2024
Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

Five people had to be saved from a yacht “drifting” in the Thames after a lightning bolt hit the ship and wiped out all communications and power.

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Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

02 May 2024
Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

We take an exclusive first look inside a bargain retailer’s new shop ahead of its opening today.

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Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

01 May 2024
Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

A primary school where safeguarding concerns were previously raised has now seen improvements to teaching and learning.

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