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Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

12 October 2023
Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

An inquest has heard that a ‘loving and fun mum’ died from a serious kidney infection while being held in police custody.

Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

12 October 2023
Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

A developer has withdrawn a planning application for 900 homes in the countryside – but has pledged to submit revised plans.

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School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

11 October 2023
School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

A primary school’s pupils have been praised for their impeccable behaviour during an Ofsted visit as it makes progress towards achieving a top rating.

Water main repairs shut road

11 October 2023
Water main repairs shut road

Motorists are facing more problems after water works closes another road.

New double yellows planned for 32 roads

11 October 2023
New double yellows planned for 32 roads

People living in a busy community have been asked give their views on plans to put double yellow lines on many of its roads for the first time.

Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

10 October 2023
Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

It’s taken nine years in one case, but three communities have completed their neighbourhood plans concerning future developments after a referendum.

Mystery road sign outside B&Q leaves drivers stumped

10 October 2023
Mystery road sign outside B&Q leaves drivers stumped

Drivers have been left puzzled by a ‘funny’ road sign outside an exit to a hardware store.

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‘We want a name that represents the whole area’

10 October 2023
‘We want a name that represents the whole area’

Voters in two villages claim they have been left felling ‘disenfranchised’ by a boundary commission’s unpopular choice of ward name.

Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

09 October 2023
Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

A householder whose bin was returned by dustmen without a lid has been told he must still pay for a replacement as it doesn’t count as ‘broken’.

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Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

06 October 2023
Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

A nuclear test veteran has been left ‘feeling flat’ after his medal finally arrived in the post with no fanfare.

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New operator sought for council leisure centres

06 October 2023
New operator sought for council leisure centres

A council is seeking tenders to run its three leisure centres after failing to agree a deal with the current operator.

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Battle for the village green continues with ‘tea and cakes’

06 October 2023
Battle for the village green continues with ‘tea and cakes’

Campaigners seeking to have an area of farmland declared a village green are holding a community day to drum up support.

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‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

05 October 2023
‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

A parish council has taken the unusual step of asking to have its number of councillors reduced rather than fill vacant slots.

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Mum stole £2.4k from nightclub till to fund drug habit

05 October 2023
Mum stole £2.4k from nightclub till to fund drug habit

A mum who stole cash from the nightclub where she worked to buy drugs has been given a second chance as she battles breast cancer.

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‘Isn’t it overcrowding?’

04 October 2023
‘Isn’t it overcrowding?’

Neighbours are upset about an application for a nine-bed HMO with no parking.

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Group honouring war heroes folds

04 October 2023
Group honouring war heroes folds

A Royal British Legion branch has put its standard in the safe-keeping of the local church as aging members call it a day.

Vulnerable residents offered help as homeless hostels close

03 October 2023
Vulnerable residents offered help as homeless hostels close

A return to the streets has been postponed for residents of three homeless shelters as a charity closes its doors.

Rival councillors join forces

03 October 2023
Rival councillors join forces

Two councillors, formerly from rival parties, have found it best to work together.

‘New 5,000-home garden village must have railway station’

03 October 2023
‘New 5,000-home garden village must have railway station’

A proposed garden village of 5,000 homes must also include a railway station from the start, insists a government inspector.

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Sporting Lioness to be honoured despite objections

02 October 2023
Sporting Lioness to be honoured despite objections

Lioness Alessia Russo will be granted the Freedom of the Borough in her home town, but not everyone is in favour.

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