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Cyclist, 74, dies of suspected heart attack visiting family in Wales

Girl, 8, attacked after being left alone with danger dog

Ex PTA-treasurer accused of £12,000 school fraud

General Election hopeful helps bike smash victim

Dogs saved after being locked in car as temperatures soar

Ukip's Nigel Farage goes walkabout in Clacton

Community choir gets starring role with X Factor's Jo McElderry

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Willow Tree nursery gets expansion green light

New bins bid to curb beach dog mess at Holland-on-Sea

Last British Flying Fortress to star at air show

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