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‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

11 October 2024
‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

A council facing a 58% jump in its new homes target says the government should look elsewhere to fix the housing crisis.

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Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

10 October 2024
Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

Three parish councils are pooling their resources to fight an act of “irreversible environmental vandalism”.

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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024
New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

09 October 2024
Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

09 October 2024
‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024
Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

08 October 2024
Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

A 37-year-old man died after falling into the path of a vehicle on the motorway.

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Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

07 October 2024
Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

A small number of HR roles are expected to be lost at the county’s fire and rescue service.

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Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

07 October 2024
Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

The public is being asked for their views on reducing the speed limit of a rural lane by up to 20mph.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024
Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

06 October 2024
‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

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‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

06 October 2024
‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.

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Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

05 October 2024
Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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Council tries Japanese tree-growing method to speed up process

05 October 2024
Council tries Japanese tree-growing method to speed up process

KCC is trialing a new way to grow trees on poor soil using a method borrowed from Asia.

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Plans for Royal Mail office to be turned into 180 flats approved

05 October 2024
Plans for Royal Mail office to be turned into 180 flats approved

A neglected part of town is to undergo a “transformational” regeneration, nine years after plans were originally proposed.

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Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

05 October 2024
Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

The £9.5 million restoration of a 19th Century dockyard church has won a top industry prize.

Drivers face delays in town centre as crash blocks junction

04 October 2024
Drivers face delays in town centre as crash blocks junction

An accident in a town centre caused delays for rush-hour motorists tonight.

‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

04 October 2024
‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

A council will lobby the government to give national protection to one of its most cherished landscapes.

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Suspected drug dealers in custody

04 October 2024
Suspected drug dealers in custody

Two people were arrested after police searched a house and found cannabis and weighing scales.

Arrest after police called to disturbance in residential street

04 October 2024
Arrest after police called to disturbance in residential street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk and disorderly behaviour after police descended on a residential road.

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