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5,000 homes plan called into question over rail station doubts

5,000 homes plan called into question over rail station doubts

27 April 2024

The future of a massive new housing development has been called into question over a proposed railway station.

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New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

27 April 2024

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

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Thug glassed man in town centre bar

Thug glassed man in town centre bar

26 April 2024

The victim of a “brutal and unprovoked” attack needed 18 stitches and is still recovering months later, a court heard.

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‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

26 April 2024

WARNING: Graphic content: A family has been left devastated after seeing CCTV of teens carrying out a “brutal” attack which killed their pet peacock.

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Jail for ‘relentless’ fraudster who posed as police officer to trick pensioner

Jail for ‘relentless’ fraudster who posed as police officer to trick pensioner

26 April 2024

A grandmother with an “extraordinary” 40-year-long criminal record was told the courts simply couldn’t keep up with her offending.

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Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

25 April 2024

Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.

Row over ‘misleading’ election pamphlet

Row over ‘misleading’ election pamphlet

25 April 2024

A councillor has defended a privately-funded election pamphlet after claims it resembled an official parish council release.

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MPs urge people to object to 1,300-home plans in ‘precious’ countryside

MPs urge people to object to 1,300-home plans in ‘precious’ countryside

25 April 2024

Two MPs are urging their constituents to object to plans for 1,300 homes on a greenfield site.

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Mayor takes blindfolded train journey

Mayor takes blindfolded train journey

25 April 2024

Dignitaries donned blindfolds to experience what it is like for the visually impaired to travel on the railways.

Road blocked after school-run crash

Road blocked after school-run crash

24 April 2024

The emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash near a pedestrian crossing.

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

24 April 2024

A free art trail featuring dozens of colourful sculptures of a favourite children’s character is on its way.

‘Pretty soon we’re going to have a serious rat problem’

‘Pretty soon we’re going to have a serious rat problem’

24 April 2024

Residents of a block of flats say issues with their new waste collection service have left them with an overflowing bin store.

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‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

24 April 2024

Keeping tension in the handle and navigating tricky obstacles - it’s all in a days work for those transforming people’s lives - one puppy at a time.

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Cocktail festival is back for second year

Cocktail festival is back for second year

24 April 2024

The 12-day event gives cocktail drinkers a chance to get speciality drinks at a bargain price.

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School granted licence for ‘insufferable’ fireworks display

School granted licence for ‘insufferable’ fireworks display

24 April 2024

An academy has been given permission to increase gate numbers and serve alcohol at its annual fireworks event, despite dozens of objections.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

23 April 2024

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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‘It’s an awful, heinous act - I just lost control’

‘It’s an awful, heinous act - I just lost control’

23 April 2024

A mum accused of murdering a pub landlord has told jurors “I wasn’t in my right mind” when he was fatally stabbed.

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

23 April 2024

A new wetland area is to be created, despite fears from neighbours it could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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New pavilion plans at one of world’s oldest cricket clubs

New pavilion plans at one of world’s oldest cricket clubs

23 April 2024

An historic cricket team based in the grounds of a castle is looking to raise £500k after getting the green light to build a new clubhouse.

Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

Dog-walking field approved five years after opening

23 April 2024

A prospective councillor has apologised for not seeking planning permission before using a field as a pet exercise enclosure.

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