Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to track down a man believed to have a weapon.

More than 9,000 households across a borough are set to see their bin day changed as part of a raft of measures to improve a waste contract.

A car salesman clocked speeds in excess of 100mph as he cut between traffic on the M2 while over the drug limit and with a child in his Mercedes.

Planned structural works have closed a 15-mile stretch of the M2 all weekend, causing knock-on delays.

A mum who started a ”cake floristry” business after finding her talent while baking for her kids’ birthdays has smashed a national contest.

A luxury hotel could be transformed into a care facility amid a huge predicted shortfall of beds in the area.

A 17-year-old who had gone missing has been found safe and well.

A pub which closed suddenly is set to welcome back its loyal customers with a new landlord at the helm.

A new document which will guide the future of transport planning in the county has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ a community.

A council wants to hear from residents as part of an investigation into the chaos surrounding its new waste collection service.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 15-year-old girl reported missing since yesterday.

Our reporter went behind the scenes as a key milestone was hit in a major road project.

A public consultation is set to be held for the construction of up to 570 homes on farmland.

A packaging company says it is the victim of law-breaking protestors who wrongly believe it supplies products to the arms industry.

A building left empty since the pandemic is being transformed into a new low-cost community space which will also serve those most in need.

The police and army were called to a quiet street after a resident received a suspicious package.

A borough councillor charged with multiple sex offences dating back nearly 40 years has appeared in court alongside his wife and son.

An historic pub that has planning permission to become flats and a micropub is undergoing work to attract a developer.

A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.

A town’s carnival has made a welcome return after last being held in 2019.