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Stanley Murphy-Johns
UK
Arsenal parade: Dozens require rescuing from height and 16 arrests made
Thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets around the Emirates Stadium as the team embarked on their trophy parade on Sunday afternoon.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
31 May 2026
Crime
Katie Price’s ex-husband denies rape charges
Kieran Hayler has denied three counts of rape and one of sexual assault, reported to have taken place at an address in West Sussex in 2016.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
17 Dec 2025
UK
Lion pictured having ‘critical’ procedure to help safeguard species
Sahee, an Asiatic lion living at Hertfordshire Zoo, underwent a specialist procedure to check his fertility.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
17 Dec 2025
Crime
Man accused of murdering cousin with axe liked to ‘have the last word’
Rita Lambourne, 58, was found by her sister ‘fatally wounded’ at an address in Bayencourt South, Bexhill, East Sussex on February 12.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
4 Dec 2025
Environment
Sun bear undergoes procedure to remove cysts in bid to protect future of species
It is hoped the operation on Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo will solve her fertility issues.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
4 Dec 2025
Business News
Undrinkable water to be restored to 24,000 homes in Kent
South East Water has issued a ‘boil water notice’ for homes in and around Tunbridge Wells who have been without water since Saturday evening.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
4 Dec 2025
Crime
Thief who stole luggage from breastfeeding mother at Gatwick is fined
John Brooks, 52, broke a security barrier with his head as he escaped with the luggage
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
25 Nov 2025
Crime
TikTok star spared jail after crashing McLaren and avoiding court
Harrison Sullivan, 24, known as HSTikkyTokky on TikTok, was wanted for failing to turn up at court after crashing his McLaren in March 2024.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
14 Nov 2025
UK
New facial recognition vans rolled out for use by seven more police forces
Police have received new facial recognition vans in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and Hampshire.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Reform UK council ‘chaos’ creates threat to public safety – Fire Brigades Union
Reform UK councillor suspensions include the chair and vice-chair of the Kent and Medway Fire Authority which has left it in ‘disarray’.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
10 Nov 2025
Politics
Small boat crossings begin again after two-week pause
It comes as calmer weather returned.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
7 Nov 2025
Crime
Three teenagers deny murder of man at seaside resort
Alexander Cashford died at Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent, where police said he suffered multiple injuries.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
6 Nov 2025
Politics
Reform may face legal action from removed Kent councillors
The party won 57 of the 81 council seats in May, but now has 48 following nine suspensions and removals.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
6 Nov 2025
Crime
Man who killed stepdaughter and husband handed 29-year minimum jail sentence
Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were killed in June 2023 by Derek Martin.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
6 Nov 2025
Politics
11-metre effigy of Keir Starmer unveiled for bonfire celebrations
The Prime Minister is depicted wearing a badge reading ‘Starmer the Farmer Harmer’ and a digital ID card at his belt by Edenbridge Bonfire Society.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
5 Nov 2025
UK
Counter-terrorism officers take over mosque arson investigation
Two people were inside the mosque in Peacehaven when the fire, which damaged the front entrance of the mosque and two cars, was started on October 4.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
4 Nov 2025
Politics
Reform council leader has ‘no regrets’ after leaked video meeting
A leaked video of a Reform member meeting saw Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran telling members to ‘suck it up’ when they disagreed with her.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
30 Oct 2025
Crime
Limited information on Egyptian boat fire which killed three Britons – coroner
Steven Hill, 73, from Ashford, was described as a kind, loyal and supportive man, who died aboard a scuba vessel off the coast of Egypt in June 2023.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
30 Oct 2025
UK
Lynx enclosure unveiled in ‘major milestone’ for reintroduction to British wild
On Tuesday, Eurasian Lynxes Torridon and Flossie were pictured perching next to each other as they explored their new enclosure in Kent.
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Stanley Murphy-Johns
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Ex-Reform UK councillor says party shows lack of ‘human decency’
Bill Barrett was one of 57 Reform Councillors elected to Kent County Council (KCC) at the local elections in May overturning a 30-year Tory majority.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
29 Oct 2025
UK
Three big cats have specialist CT scans to solve medical mystery
The patients were Luca, a four-year-old Amur tiger; Django, a ten-year-old mainland clouded leopard; and Mo, a four-year-old Southern African cheetah.
By
Stanley Murphy-Johns
29 Oct 2025
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