A burglar who raped an elderly and disabled woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Michael Hanmore, 46, attacked his victim at her Isle of Sheppey home after she awoke in the early hours of 7 May to the sound of someone in her kitchen. Kent Police said Hanmore burst into her bedroom and carried out a "prolonged attack", which …
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A quarter of 558 residents who responded to an online panel said they backed creating two new councils in Surrey, while a third preferred having either three – or a …
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Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" motorcyclist and father-of-two who died in a crash. Travis Powell from Newport has been described as "a cherished son, loving brother, devoted partner, …
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Lily Allen has apologised to Katy Perry for "being mean" about her when she joined in the backlash against the recent space flight carrying the US singer. "There was actually …
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A food bank manager has criticised the UK's two-child benefit cap, saying many families in Worcester are struggling with food poverty. Grahame Lucas, manager of Worcester Foodbank, spoke out as …
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Three people have been injured following a fight outside a Cornish nightclub, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it took place at about 04:30 BST on Sunday, 30 …
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A planned bus lane which caused "fear and anger" in a village is set to be reconsidered by the local council. North Somerset Council planned to install the bus lane …
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A host of weird and wonderful creations, made entirely of flowerpots, have gone on display around a seaside village. Spongebob Squarepants, Darth Vader and The Simpsons are just some of …
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A replacement is planned for an ageing splashpad at a park in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Dales District Council said the 16-year-old facility at Ashbourne Park will not reopen in 2025. The …
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Thousands have gathered in Helston, Cornwall, for the annual Flora Day festival. The event marks the end of winter and coming of summer, and has been celebrated for hundreds of …