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Fashion giant could shut all stores

Fashion giant could shut all stores

26 July 2024

Ted Baker, once hugely popular, could close all of its shops amid reports that staff have been handed three-week’s notice.

Murder arrest after man found dead in flat block

Murder arrest after man found dead in flat block

26 July 2024

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to a block of flats and found a dead man.

‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

26 July 2024

A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.

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Call for dogs to be blood donors

Call for dogs to be blood donors

26 July 2024

An appeal has been made for dogs to become blood donors to help save the lives of other canines.

Large cannabis farm found just metres from primary school

Large cannabis farm found just metres from primary school

26 July 2024

Police discovered a cannabis cultivation directly opposite a children’s school after nearby residents and businesses reported a “strong smell”.

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‘It could have been any of us’: Tourists traumatised after witnessing ‘Jeep crash death’

‘It could have been any of us’: Tourists traumatised after witnessing ‘Jeep crash death’

26 July 2024

Two friends holidaying in Turkey have revealed the traumatic experience of seeing another tourist die while on a mountain road trip excursion.

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‘They saved his life’: Children praised for rescuing man from sea

‘They saved his life’: Children praised for rescuing man from sea

26 July 2024

Praise has been heaped on a group of youngsters whose swift actions saved a man’s life after he was seen in trouble in the sea.

Search for owners of stolen bikes

Search for owners of stolen bikes

26 July 2024

Bikes found after two people were seen acting suspiciously are thought to have been stolen - and police want to reunite them with their owners.

New restaurant made out of train carriages to open at tourist hotspot

New restaurant made out of train carriages to open at tourist hotspot

26 July 2024

A Lebanese and Syrian-inspired eatery made out of historic train carriages will take up a prominent position in a coastal town.

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Plans approved to extend hotel on demolished nightclub land

Plans approved to extend hotel on demolished nightclub land

26 July 2024

Proposals to extend a three-star hotel onto the land of a once-popular nightclub have been given the green light.

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‘Do not approach’ warning and CCTV released in hunt for violent burglar

‘Do not approach’ warning and CCTV released in hunt for violent burglar

26 July 2024

More images and CCTV has been released by police after a violent burglary where a homeowner was struck with a gun and £2m of goods were stolen.

Woman and two boys arrested after serious assault

Woman and two boys arrested after serious assault

26 July 2024

An alleged assault on a man in his 40s which left him in hospital is being investigated by police who have appealed for witnesses.

Huge Eurostar disruption after ‘coordinated acts of malice’

Huge Eurostar disruption after ‘coordinated acts of malice’

26 July 2024

Eurostar services are facing major disruption after being hit by “coordinated acts of malice” in France.

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Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

26 July 2024

Organisers of an annual music event have applied for a licence to host events all year round.

Gran, 72, left with no bathroom four months after flood

Gran, 72, left with no bathroom four months after flood

26 July 2024

A grandmother has been left with no bathroom for four months due to ongoing delays after a flood forced her to move out.

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‘I broke my arm after tripping on manhole cover and couldn’t work for two months’

‘I broke my arm after tripping on manhole cover and couldn’t work for two months’

26 July 2024

A window fitter who tripped on a manhole cover and broke his arm believes council bosses may owe him compensation for lost earnings.

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‘Our pubs have joined forces - it’s the only way for us to thrive’

‘Our pubs have joined forces - it’s the only way for us to thrive’

26 July 2024

Four tavern bosses are helping each other with pulling pints, co-ordinating events and more, as they’re determined to succeed in a tough industry.

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Former job centre smashes guide price at auction

Former job centre smashes guide price at auction

25 July 2024

A former job centre has sold at auction for well above its guide price.

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Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

25 July 2024

A new council administration has reversed the decision of its predecessor and will oppose a large-scale quarry extension.

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Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

25 July 2024

A former policeman has designed an app to help people speak up against wrong-doing.

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