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Wall of house comes crashing down

13 October 2021
Wall of house comes crashing down

A neighbour was confronted by a huge pile of rubble after the wall of a nearby property collapsed.

Popular live music pub to close

12 October 2021
Popular live music pub to close

The landlord and landlady of a much-loved venue have announced it will close down at the end of the year.

Man in rooftop stand-off with police appears in court

12 October 2021
Man in rooftop stand-off with police appears in court

A man who stayed on a roof for nine hours after a disturbance has pleaded guilty to three charges including criminal damage.

Pupils' chance to design club's new mascot

12 October 2021
Pupils' chance to design club's new mascot

A football club is inviting children at schools in the town to enter a competition to design the team's new mascot.

Skate park opening delayed yet again

11 October 2021
Skate park opening delayed yet again

Covid and Brexit are blamed for the latest delay to the opening of a multi-storey urban sports park which was due to open this month.

'The proposals would have a serious impact on trade'

11 October 2021
'The proposals would have a serious impact on trade'

Public meetings have been called to discuss controversial plans for cycle lanes some believe are a threat to businesses.

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Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

08 October 2021
Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

A community which grew up around a town's army base now has its own dedicated centre for Gurkha veterans and their families.

Leisure pool to finally reopen after refurb

07 October 2021
Leisure pool to finally reopen after refurb

It's been a long wait - but the leisure and learner pools at a popular leisure centre are finally set to reopen to the public.

Plans for 375 homes go under microscope

07 October 2021
Plans for 375 homes go under microscope

Updated plans for a major housing development have been revealed and views are being sought as part of a consultation.

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Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

06 October 2021
Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

A plasterer has been given a suspended prison sentence after posting a racist video directed at England players following their Euro 2020 defeat.

Family affair at renovated pub

06 October 2021
Family affair at renovated pub

Three generations of one family are ready to welcome customers to their pub after it underwent a major makeover.

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Cash taken in town centre robbery

06 October 2021
Cash taken in town centre robbery

A pair of muggers stopped a man before searching his pockets and trying to take his phone in a late-night robbery.

Prehistoric mammoth molar for sale

06 October 2021
Prehistoric mammoth molar for sale

A mammoth tooth found in a gravel pit is to go under the hammer at an auction this week.

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'We will never forget you' say tragic baby's parents

05 October 2021
'We will never forget you' say tragic baby's parents

The parents of a baby who died following an incident at nursery have paid tribute to him as a fundraising page is set up to support the family.

Tributes to child who died after nursery emergency

05 October 2021
Tributes to child who died after nursery emergency

Flowers and a teddy bear have been placed outside a nursery where a 'medical emergency' led to a child's subsequent death in hospital.

Fallen tree blocks railway line

05 October 2021
Fallen tree blocks railway line

Trains running on a coastal route are being disrupted this morning while railway staff work to clear a tree which is blocking the line.

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Red list rules means expat can't come home

05 October 2021
Red list rules means expat can't come home

An expat from Kent is among thousands of Brits who feel they are marooned abroad due to the strict 'red list' rules for travel.

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Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

04 October 2021
Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

Two police officers who braved smoke and flames to rescue an arsonist have been recognised for their bravery by the fire service.

Plans lodged for 31 flats on social club site

04 October 2021
Plans lodged for 31 flats on social club site

A social club which has served a town for more than a century hopes a housing development could secure its long-term future.

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Activists target arms company's factory

04 October 2021
Activists target arms company's factory

Members of the protest group Palestine Action say they have occupied part of an industrial site used by a firm with links to the Israeli military.

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