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Man died after fall in kitchen, inquest told

Published on 09/05/2008

A man died after falling and hitting his head against his cooker, an inquest heard. John...

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Counterfeit bank notes alert issued

Published on 09/05/2008

An alert was issued after conmen duped two bars into accepting £500 in counterfeit notes....

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Police hunt ram-raiders

Published on 09/05/2008

Ram-raiders stole a cash machine after driving a flatbed lorry through a business park's security gates....

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Man tried to coax girl into his van

Published on 09/05/2008

Police are hunting a man who urged a 13-year-old girl to get into his van. Officers are...

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Hospital promises investigation into 'disgusting' ward

Published on 09/05/2008

Hospital managers say they are furious about the dirty state of a ward and toilet. The...

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Key talks held on congestion charging

Published on 09/05/2008

Political leaders were due to meet today to decide whether to press on with more studies on congestion...

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Fatal-arson suspect has local links

Published on 09/05/2008

A suspect in a petrol-bomb attack which killed eight members of a family could have friends or relatives...

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Staff left 'in limbo' after pay shake-up is postponed

Published on 09/05/2008

Plans to change the salaries of thousands of council and school support staff have been postponed....

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Sunseekers make life a misery for residents

Published on 09/05/2008

Revellers enjoying the hot weather are making life a misery for people living opposite a city park....

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Home tests can help to beat bowel cancer

Published on 09/05/2008

Health bosses today launched a new bowel screening programme for people in their 60s....

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