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Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

19 December 2023
Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

19 December 2023
Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Off-road vehicle returned to owners two days after theft

19 December 2023
Off-road vehicle returned to owners two days after theft

Police found an all-terrain vehicle hidden in woodland two days after it was stolen – now they are searching for the thieves.

‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a Christmas truce?’

19 December 2023
‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a Christmas truce?’

Around 120 people marched through a town centre in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

Huge rugby stadium plans rivalled by 2,500 home garden city

19 December 2023
Huge rugby stadium plans rivalled by 2,500 home garden city

Proposals for a 28,000 seat rugby stadium have been rivalled with plans for a 2,500 home garden city.

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Future of massive solar farm to be decided next year

19 December 2023
Future of massive solar farm to be decided next year

Developers wishing to place a solar farm on prime agricultural land in the countryside are to get a second hearing in the New Year.

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Railway station hub nominated for award

19 December 2023
Railway station hub nominated for award

A disused railway ticket office which was transformed into a community venue has been nominated for an award.

Retirement village to be named after historic mill

19 December 2023
Retirement village to be named after historic mill

A 37-apartment retirement living complex will be named Corn Mill Place to remember the watermill which once stood there.

Council increases fees for cemetery burials and cremations

19 December 2023
Council increases fees for cemetery burials and cremations

Funeral and cremation services are to cost more as the cost of dying rises, a local authority has warned.

2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

18 December 2023
2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

A borough council has dropped controversial elements of its Local Plan in order to get it past the finishing line.

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Uber driver found body on roadside

18 December 2023
Uber driver found body on roadside

An inquest into an apparent hit-and-run victim has opened.

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Fears flooded footpath will turn into ‘ice rink’

17 December 2023
Fears flooded footpath will turn into ‘ice rink’

Runners have expressed safety fears over a constantly flooded footpath which could freeze over during the cold weather.

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Nine new homes with river views planned for long-derelict site

17 December 2023
Nine new homes with river views planned for long-derelict site

A block of flats is proposed to be built along a river, replacing a concrete slab which has been unused for three decades.

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‘Our field of butterflies is being replaced by industrial estate’

17 December 2023
‘Our field of butterflies is being replaced by industrial estate’

A meadow once filled with butterflies is making way for a commercial park – and only one person objected.

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Residents get the hump over ‘bus only trap’ failure

17 December 2023
Residents get the hump over ‘bus only trap’ failure

Housing estate residents are growing increasingly frustrated over the failure of a ‘sump buster’ to stop traffic ‘rat-running’ past their homes.

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Inquiry into bid to build M20 warehouse after plans refused

16 December 2023
Inquiry into bid to build M20 warehouse after plans refused

An inquiry will be held over plans to build a large warehouse just off the M20, amid fears it would spoil the approach to a historic attraction.

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‘Ceasefire now’: Hundreds take part in pro-Palestinian rally

15 December 2023
‘Ceasefire now’: Hundreds take part in pro-Palestinian rally

Around 150 people joined a rally in protest at the ongoing treatment of Palestinians in the Israel-Gaza war.

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New images of planned primary school expansion

14 December 2023
New images of planned primary school expansion

CGI images have been released of what a village school, set to expand to meet demand, could look like.

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Green space the size of Gibraltar could be earmarked for housing

14 December 2023
Green space the size of Gibraltar could be earmarked for housing

A council has revealed that it expects to lose 1,661 acres of green field space to housing by 2038.

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Council appoints lawyer as interim chief

14 December 2023
Council appoints lawyer as interim chief

A retiring council chief executive will be replaced by her experienced deputy until a permanent appointment can be made.

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