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‘Greedy’ burglar who left trail of blood throughout elderly woman’s flat jailed

22 February 2025
‘Greedy’ burglar who left trail of blood throughout elderly woman’s flat jailed

A burglar who left a trail of blood throughout an elderly woman’s flat while stealing sentimental jewellery has been jailed.

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Child sex offender dies in prison

22 February 2025
Child sex offender dies in prison

A transgender child sex offender has died in prison due to a heart attack.

Helicopter and police searching for missing kayaker

22 February 2025
Helicopter and police searching for missing kayaker

A coastguard helicopter and several rescue teams are searching for a missing kayaker.

Council to ‘press ahead’ with £10m works to rebuild theatre

21 February 2025
Council to ‘press ahead’ with £10m works to rebuild theatre

A council has decided to go ahead with works to redesign and rebuild large sections of a theatre, which require an additional £10 million in funding.

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‘It’s an absolute travesty’: High street community centre to shut after four years

20 February 2025
‘It’s an absolute travesty’: High street community centre to shut after four years

A community media and arts centre has announced it will be shutting at the start of April after difficulty extending its lease.

Landlord and agent fined £30k after unlicensed HMOs discovered

20 February 2025
Landlord and agent fined £30k after unlicensed HMOs discovered

A landlord and a managing agent have been fined a total of nearly £30,000 after renting out buildings housing more than one family without a licence.

Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car

20 February 2025
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car that led to delays in the area.

Dog found dumped in basket on roundabout named Crufts finalist

19 February 2025
Dog found dumped in basket on roundabout named Crufts finalist

An “amazing” rescue dog found abandoned as a puppy has found a new lease of life helping others and has been announced as a finalist for a top award.

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Closure order for property extended after ‘criminal damage and threatening behaviour’

19 February 2025
Closure order for property extended after ‘criminal damage and threatening behaviour’

Police have extended a closure order on a property following persistent anti-social behaviour and accusations of drug misuse.

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Two-day dispersal order extended after more anti-social behaviour

19 February 2025
Two-day dispersal order extended after more anti-social behaviour

Police have been given additional powers for four days in one town centre after concerns were raised over anti-social behaviour.

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Horror as pregnant sheep is savaged by dog

18 February 2025
Horror as pregnant sheep is savaged by dog

A ewe which is carrying two lambs might have to be put down after suffering horror injuries in a dog attack.

‘Why can’t they share’: Neighbours split over football club’s plans to ‘fence off’ park pitch

18 February 2025
‘Why can’t they share’: Neighbours split over football club’s plans to ‘fence off’ park pitch

A football club has sought to reassure park users and dog walkers over the re-emergence of controversial plans to “fence off” part of a park.

Tesco branch set to reopen after refurb

17 February 2025
Tesco branch set to reopen after refurb

A Tesco Express which is undergoing a ‘refresh’ has revealed the date it will be welcoming shoppers back.

Greggs to replace long-running newsagents at station

14 February 2025
Greggs to replace long-running newsagents at station

A newsagents will be closing its doors after three decades and will be replaced by a popular bakery chain.

Former takeaway boss wrongfully claimed £50k loan

13 February 2025
Former takeaway boss wrongfully claimed £50k loan

A former Chinese takeaway boss who claimed a loan for his business that he was not entitled to has been banned from acting as a company director.

‘It would be heartbreaking to lose it’: Town theatre to stay closed for another year

13 February 2025
‘It would be heartbreaking to lose it’: Town theatre to stay closed for another year

A town’s theatre needs an additional £10million in funding to redesign and rebuild large sections of it, it can be revealed.

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New waterfront homes take shape

13 February 2025
New waterfront homes take shape

New apartment blocks which are being built as part of a town’s waterfront regeneration project will launch later this year.

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Fly-tipper to pay cost of clearing huge roadside waste posing 'danger to traffic'

13 February 2025
Fly-tipper to pay cost of clearing huge roadside waste posing 'danger to traffic'

The person responsible for building a bund consisting of several tonnes of building waste will have to cover the entire clearance bill.

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Car overturns after two-vehicle crash on busy route

12 February 2025
Car overturns after two-vehicle crash on busy route

Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a crash involving two cars this morning.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

12 February 2025
Woman taken to hospital after crash

Police were called this morning after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

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