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Business grant scheme extended by council

24 December 2020
Business grant scheme extended by council

Eligible businesses could benefit from grants of up to £5,000 after a council extended its Covid-19 support scheme.

Tennis club nominated for host of awards

24 December 2020
Tennis club nominated for host of awards

A sports club is hoping to scoop a selection of awards at an annual ceremony.

Man released following helicopter hunt

23 December 2020
Man released following helicopter hunt

An individual has been released without charge after being questioned about a suspected burglary which led to a police helicopter search.

Council launches SWEP over festive period

23 December 2020
Council launches SWEP over festive period

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been implemented for the festive period to provide help to people sleeping rough.

Band performs Sleigh Ride from home

23 December 2020
Band performs Sleigh Ride from home

A wind orchestra has found a way to put on a performance for its fans in time for Christmas.

Neighbours raise thousands for hospital

23 December 2020
Neighbours raise thousands for hospital

A children's ward is to receive thousands of pounds worth of gifts after neighbours raised money from people looking at their Christmas lights.

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Man taken to hospital after knife attack

23 December 2020
Man taken to hospital after knife attack

Officers taped off a part of a road after reports a person in their 20s was stabbed.

Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized from shop

22 December 2020
Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized from shop

Officers found more than 9,000 illegal cigarettes in a shop in a town centre.

Pub boss left in dire financial straits

22 December 2020
Pub boss left in dire financial straits

A fundraising campaign has been launched to save a much-loved pub from going under.

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Sports club receives £2,500 grant

22 December 2020
Sports club receives £2,500 grant

A wheelchair sports organisation has benefited from a cash grant to help them manage with the impact of Covid-19.

'My dad died after catching Covid on ward'

22 December 2020
'My dad died after catching Covid on ward'

A distraught daughter has questioned why a hospital had Covid patients on the same ward as her dad after the 80-year-old caught the illness and died.

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Testing finds 500 had virus without knowing

21 December 2020
Testing finds 500 had virus without knowing

Special testing centres have identified almost 500 Covid carriers who had no symptoms.

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School hands out hampers to needy

21 December 2020
School hands out hampers to needy

Staff and pupils at an academy have prepared festive hampers to be given out to members of the community.

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Tram link across Thames 'will be a win-win'

21 December 2020
Tram link across Thames 'will be a win-win'

A proposal to connect parts of Kent to Essex via a tram link across the River Thames has been backed by multiple organisations.

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Multi-million pound refurbishment complete

21 December 2020
Multi-million pound refurbishment complete

Repairs to an iconic bridge have been completed in time for Christmas.

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Power boost for rugby club

21 December 2020
Power boost for rugby club

A sports team has been given a helping hand by an energy company.

School to close until April due to Covid impact

20 December 2020
School to close until April due to Covid impact

An academy is to send its pupils to a different school until April due to issues around staffing levels.

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'He always wanted the best for everybody'

18 December 2020
'He always wanted the best for everybody'

A popular pub landlord has passed away after contracting Covid-19.

Museum secure Zulu war hero's artefacts

18 December 2020
Museum secure Zulu war hero's artefacts

A museum has won its bid to purchase a collection of items belonging to a Victoria Cross winner who fought at the battle of Rorke's Drift.

Man found with 'boot full' of illegal cigarettes

18 December 2020
Man found with 'boot full' of illegal cigarettes

Thousands of illegal cigarettes were discovered by police after they stopped an uninsured driver who had sped past them.

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