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Seafarers become Dementia Friends

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:25 GMT

A maritime care home in Surrey has joined the national Dementia Friends campaign as part of its on-going drive to both expand its specialist care provision and provide a wider support network for the families of residents suffering from the disease.

Cocaine found in cakes at airport

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:44 GMT

Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences after cocaine worth up to £1 million was found hidden inside cakes at Gatwick Airport.

Mother's appeal over stolen laptop

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:48 GMT

A mother from East Sussex has made an emotional plea for the return of a laptop containing years of student work believed to have been stolen from her daughter just days before her finals.

'Inspirational' teacher wins award

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:32:44 GMT

An "inspirational" Kent headteacher has won the Pearson Teaching Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School in the South East of England.

Child death father pays tribute

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:47:49 GMT

The father of a 20-month-old toddler who was found dead at a house in Oxfordshire has spoken of the loss of his "uniquely beautiful" daughter who meant the world to him.

Man sentenced over cyber attacks

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:22 GMT

A man who used his IT expertise to launch cyber attacks on the websites of Oxford and Cambridge universities has been jailed for two years.

Atomic group admits safety failings

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:34 GMT

The Atomic Weapons Establishment, which makes and maintains warheads for the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent, has admitted putting employees at risk at a site in Berkshire.

Inquiry after child's body found

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:32 GMT

The body of a two-year-old child has been found at a home in Oxfordshire after police were called to the address, a force has said.

'Seadog' wins limerick competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:40 GMT

A man from North Lincolnshire has beaten off competition from more than 100 people in the UK, Europe and America to win a limerick competition organised by a Chichester charity.

Fatboy Slim to headline Bestival

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:03 GMT

Fatboy Slim has been announced as the final headliner for Bestival's 10th anniversary event on the Isle of Wight

Thousands cheer marines' homecoming

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:02 GMT

A mother-of-five from Hastings travelled to Somerset with 13 members of her family to welcome home Royal Marines from their final deployment in Afghanistan.

Family's garden party for hospice

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:43:23 GMT

A family is holding a garden party to mark the 40th anniversary of a West Sussex hospice which cared for one of their loved ones before she died.

Paedophile ring case appalling:PM

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:25:58 GMT

David Cameron has described the Oxfordshire paedophile ring case as "absolutely appalling" and "shocking".

Tributes paid to hit-and-run victim

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:07:25 GMT

The family of a young father who died following a hit-and-run crash in West Sussex have spoken of their sense of loss as murder squad detectives continue to hold a suspect.

Curious dog Lexi freed from wall

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:13 GMT

Lexi, an eight-month-old cocker spaniel, has been rescued after getting her head stuck in a decorative wall in Hampshire.

Clegg hails 'brave' sex abuse girls

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:47:15 GMT

Nick Clegg paid tribute to the group of Oxford girls who were sexually exploited by a paedophile gang, as he called for the "evil" criminals to be given the severest possible sentences.

Long-term resident Alfie needs home

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:39 GMT

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home ambassador Paul O'Grady is appealing to residents in Kent to give a home to the charity's current longest stay dog who has been in its care for almost a year.

Helpers needed for memorable night

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:12 GMT

Volunteers are needed to help marshal an upcoming fundraiser supporting the work of a children's hospice.

Open house to bring in volunteers

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:12 GMT

Potential volunteers can find out more about opportunities to help a charity at two open house recruitment events in East Sussex..

Worker arrested in payments probe

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:18:24 GMT

An ex-immigration centre worker from Slough has been arrested as part of the inquiry into alleged inappropriate payments to public officials, Scotland Yard said.