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A school did not do enough to prevent abuse inflicted by its former welfare officer, his victims have said. Neil Beckett, who was convicted of sexual assault and sexual grooming, …

The views of children and young people living in Medway, Kent, are being sought in a bid to find out what it is like growing up in the area. Medway …

Southend United FC has said the person who sent racist abuse to an Oldham Athletic player will be banned from matches once they are identified. The Latics beat Southend 3-2 …

A court order banning more caravans and mobile homes being added to a site has been put in place after several were destroyed by a fire. The blaze spread to …

The owner of a piano shop says it is closing down after more than three decades because of the long delays to a road and rail improvement project. Botley Road …

A hospital is giving visitors the chance to get any moles or skin lesions checked at a drop-in event organised to raise awareness of sun exposure and the damaging effects …

A university is rolling out new plans to help provide more safe spaces for hedgehogs across its campuses. The University of Brighton said it wanted to help protect hedgehogs across …

Villages have been evacuated for many reasons over the years, including flood, fire and plague, but one Surrey village was emptied purely on the whim of a lord of the …

Plans have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a new Remembrance Day-themed pavilion in North Ferriby. If approved, the pavilion would be built in what is currently …

One of the most successful female chart artists of the 20th Century is set to perform in both East Sussex and Kent. Six-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick is taking her …