Emily Coady-Stemp

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A nurse from Surrey who treated cancer patients for nearly 40 years has revealed how Covid-19 convinced her to make a drastic career change and open a bookshop. Dawn Brewer, 60, described how things getting "pretty rough" during the pandemic caused her to reassess the job she loved and start anew. She was speaking as part of Independent Bookshop Week, which runs until Friday and highlights the cultural and social importance of hundreds of such stores across the country.

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More basic awareness of deafness needed, mum saysJacob Panons & Emily Coady-StempFamily handoutImogen's mum Louise, right, described her daughter as "the most beautiful person ever"The mother of TikTok star Imogen Nunn says there needs to be more "basic awareness" of deafness and communicating with those with hearing loss after the death of her daughter. Ms Nunn, who was born deaf, died in Brighton on New Year's Day 2023 after taking a poisonous substance she ordered online.

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Water supply to 1,200 properties affected by stormEmily Coady-StempGetty ImagesSouth East Water said repairs have been carried outStorms have affected water supplies to 1,200 properties in West Sussex, according to South East Water. The company said emergency repairs were needed at one of its treatment works, leaving people with low pressure or interrupted supplies. Jim MacIntyre, incident manager for South East Water, apologised to customers in the Cuckfield area.

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Former 1920s cinema could become church venueEmily Coady-StempGetty ImagesThe building was sold by the council in NovemberA former 1920s cinema, which has been empty since 2014, could be turned into a church venue. Elmbridge Borough Council sold Weybridge Hall to Equippers Church for £1.2m in November. On Tuesday, the planning committee at Elmbridge will decide an application to turn it into a community facility, primarily for religious gatherings.

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New boss confirmed for NHS healthcare trust Emily Coady-StempSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAndrew Hines will take on the role in the autumnA new chief executive has been announced at a health trust where the current boss is stepping down after more than 37 years in the NHS. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) said Andrew Hines would take over in the autumn. He currently works at Barts Health NHS Trust in London as executive director for group development.