Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
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College's barbershop quartet hits the right notes again
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Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
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School warns of sextortion predator targeting local teens
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Report finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediate
The audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.
Tory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'
The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.
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Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
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