In today's Standard: A mum hits out at the "diabolical" hospital care for her vulnerable daughter, violent thugs break into couple's home armed with a metal pole. and a prolific shoplifter walks free from court.
A couple warn others after being burgled twice in 4 weeks, campaigners call for "failing" fire service recruitment updates, and fears an almighty crash could happen on A120 without work to dual the road.
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