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Duo jailed for ‘horrendous’ robbery which left female victim thinking she was going to die

A female employee who was tied up while two armed men with a long-handled axe stole £50,000 worth of jewellery said she thought she was going to die.

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Protest over fears new homes could swamp Warwickshire village where Shakespeare’s mum lived

Campaigners are staging a demonstration this Saturday (23rd August) in protest at a potential plan for thousands of homes.

From sherry rounds to smoke-filled day rooms: Kent nurse looks back on 50 years in job

A nurse who began her career when patients could smoke in the day room and enjoy a sherry with their medication has celebrated 50 years in the job.

Suspended Reform councillor to stand trial over ‘threats to kill wife’

A Kent councillor accused of threatening to kill his wife and subjecting her to years of coercive control will face trial at crown court.

St George’s crosses sprayed onto Kent roads as flags appear across county

St George’s crosses have been spray-painted onto roads and roundabouts with flags also flying on motorway bridges and high streets across the county.

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‘He only lived for four days, but he showed so much personality’

The parents of a baby boy who lived for just four days are holding a fundraising event for the doctors who helped him.

Family ‘traumatised’ after French bulldog dies on return home from dog hotel

A family has been left “traumatised” after their French bulldog died following an overnight stay in a dog hotel.

Family left ‘traumatised’ after pet dies on return home from daycare

A family has been left ‘traumatised’ after their French bulldog died following an overnight stay in a dog hotel.

How Cambridge researchers aided approval of new treatment on NHS for form of hereditary blindness

The drug has been approved for use by NICE.

‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

An off-duty doctor enjoying a pint at a Highcliffe pub rushed to save the life of a driver in cardiac arrest – before returning to finish his drink.

Gran, 81, in tears after ‘intimidating’ wardens threaten £100 fine for dog rule breach

An 81-year-old grandmother says she was “reduced to tears” after being surrounded by three council wardens in a park and threatened with a £100 fine.

‘You don’t have to swim - but please come to our traditional seaside village’

An amusement park owner is urging people to visit his seaside village over the bank holiday despite the poor water quality rating.

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

A massive American fast food chain has selected a corner of Kent as the location for its first European venture.

Five-week-old kitten found covered in engine oil now has a new home

A kitten found covered in engine oil at just five weeks old is set to move on to her forever home.

Cocaine-snorting biker who almost hit high street shoppers avoids jail

A cocaine-snorting scaffolder almost ploughed into pedestrians as he sped a dirt bike up and down a busy high street while high on drink and drugs.

'I am clinging to vital £70k treatment to keep the cancer at bay'

An NHS matron diagnosed with an extremely rare tumour needs to fundraise for costly immunotherapy to keep her “alive and running” from the disease.

‘It will go down like a lead balloon’: Landlord’s plan to sell woodland to council for traveller site

A council is to be offered land for a £4m traveller site by a controversial landlord.

Police chief defends donating £2.5k to Pride parade - despite her own ‘impartial’ force pulling out

A police chief has defended donating thousands to a Pride event - despite her force not taking part because it would breach impartiality rules.

Spotlight

Duo jailed for ‘horrendous’ robbery which left female victim thinking she was going to die

Protest over fears new homes could swamp Warwickshire village where Shakespeare’s mum lived

Protest over fears new homes could swamp Warwickshire village where Shakespeare’s mum lived

From sherry rounds to smoke-filled day rooms: Kent nurse looks back on 50 years in job

From sherry rounds to smoke-filled day rooms: Kent nurse looks back on 50 years in job

Suspended Reform councillor to stand trial over ‘threats to kill wife’

Suspended Reform councillor to stand trial over ‘threats to kill wife’

St George’s crosses sprayed onto Kent roads as flags appear across county

St George’s crosses sprayed onto Kent roads as flags appear across county

‘He only lived for four days, but he showed so much personality’

‘He only lived for four days, but he showed so much personality’

Family ‘traumatised’ after French bulldog dies on return home from dog hotel

Family ‘traumatised’ after French bulldog dies on return home from dog hotel

Family left ‘traumatised’ after pet dies on return home from daycare

Family left ‘traumatised’ after pet dies on return home from daycare

How Cambridge researchers aided approval of new treatment on NHS for form of hereditary blindness

How Cambridge researchers aided approval of new treatment on NHS for form of hereditary blindness

‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

‘He would have died had I not been there’ – off-duty doctor at pub saves driver’s life, before returning to his pint

Gran, 81, in tears after ‘intimidating’ wardens threaten £100 fine for dog rule breach

Gran, 81, in tears after ‘intimidating’ wardens threaten £100 fine for dog rule breach

‘You don’t have to swim - but please come to our traditional seaside village’

‘You don’t have to swim - but please come to our traditional seaside village’

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

Massive American fast food chain selects Kent for first European venture

Five-week-old kitten found covered in engine oil now has a new home

Five-week-old kitten found covered in engine oil now has a new home

Cocaine-snorting biker who almost hit high street shoppers avoids jail

Cocaine-snorting biker who almost hit high street shoppers avoids jail

'I am clinging to vital £70k treatment to keep the cancer at bay'

'I am clinging to vital £70k treatment to keep the cancer at bay'

‘It will go down like a lead balloon’: Landlord’s plan to sell woodland to council for traveller site

‘It will go down like a lead balloon’: Landlord’s plan to sell woodland to council for traveller site

Police chief defends donating £2.5k to Pride parade - despite her own ‘impartial’ force pulling out

Police chief defends donating £2.5k to Pride parade - despite her own ‘impartial’ force pulling out