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'We're reclaiming the flag from the far-right and celebrating what it truly means to be English’
Parades of school children, brass bands and even a fire breathing dragon marched through the streets of two towns to mark St George’s Day.
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Day centre for elderly to close due to ‘financial losses’
Charity bosses have confirmed they are closing one of their day centres, but will be relocating its services.
Suspect charged after armed police swoop on property
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court after firearms officers descended on a town over the bank holiday weekend following reports a man had weapons.
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Man charged after suspected stabbing on Easter Sunday
A 22-year-old man from Yorkshire has been charged after a suspected stabbing which saw another man taken to hospital.
Manhunt as balaclava-clad robbers ‘demand cash and threaten Morrisons worker’
Would-be robbers disguised in balaclavas are said to have burst inside a Morrisons Daily demanding cash and threatening a staff member.
Search for missing woman, 56, last seen with ‘black shopping basket’
Police are appealing for help to trace a woman last seen walking along a main road nearly a week ago.
Baby in a buggy showered with glass from shattered bus window
A bus company has suspended evening services on a busy town route following a series of ‘serious’ incidents in which buses were pelted with objects.
Dramatic footage shows huge blaze at builder's yard where flats previously planned
Video footage has emerged showing the extent of the damage caused by a large blaze at a former merchants’ site just metres from people’s homes.
Body found in search for missing grandmother
Police have discovered a body in the search for a missing woman.
Missing teenage girl, 15, found safe and well
A 15-year-old girl reported missing has been found safe and well.
Hospital reveals £25m plans for new ICU
Hospital bosses have drawn up plans to build a new state-of-the-art intensive care unit as it sees increasing pressure on services.
Discount retailer to close another Kent store
Poundland has announced a “closing down sale” as it looks to shut another one of its stores in Kent.
A2 reopens following concerns for electric car after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic was stationary as part of the A2 was closed following a crash thought to have involved several vehicles.
Armed police swoop after report of man with weapons
Firearms officers descended on a town after reports that a man was in possession of weapons.
Trains delayed after fire under bridge
High-speed rail services have been delayed after reports of a fire by the tracks under a bridge.
Bluewater Primark ‘legend’ goes viral with AI doll post
A shop worker described as a “local icon” has hit the headlines again with the creation of her “unexpected legend” AI figure.
‘It's just so needed’: Yoga instructor launches new café to help fill ‘loneliness’ void
A yoga instructor is launching a chatty café at her studio in a bid to help tackle loneliness in the area.
Body found in search for missing Kent woman
The death is not being treated as suspicious
Investigation launched after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ on bus
An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted on a bus.
Man trapped after car hits lamppost and overturns
A man was freed from his car by firefighters after his car hit a lamppost and overturned.