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Town’s last major bank branch closes

10 August 2023
Town’s last major bank branch closes

A town is left with no branch of the ‘big four’ banks after the latest high street closure.

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‘We want to be at the heart of our community’

10 August 2023
‘We want to be at the heart of our community’

The new manager of a village pub says he wants the venue to become a “home-from-home”.

Battle to keep castle’s heritage intact

09 August 2023
Battle to keep castle’s heritage intact

A conservation area could be extended to protect the grounds of a ruined Norman castle.

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Business to extend Victorian pump house

09 August 2023
Business to extend Victorian pump house

A firm can has won permission to add an extra floor to a listed water pump house despite neighbours' objections.

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Hundreds still without electricity after power surge

09 August 2023
Hundreds still without electricity after power surge

Homes are still without electricity this morning after a power surge caused smoke to pour from electric sockets.

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295 home development unlikely to get promised community centre

08 August 2023
295 home development unlikely to get promised community centre

Developers are arguing that there is no longer a need to provide a community space in a development of 295 homes.

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Thai festival returns to town

08 August 2023
Thai festival returns to town

There will be food, dancing and live shows at a Thai festival this weekend, hosted by two popular restaurants.

Developer cements deal for 130 more homes

08 August 2023
Developer cements deal for 130 more homes

The second phase of a housing development on a former cement works has been given the go ahead.

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‘I was left crying in the loo’

08 August 2023
‘I was left crying in the loo’

A popular music festival has been criticised after disabled ticket-holders were left struggling to see the acts or use the toilets.

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Village’s 265-year-old oak tree could be felled

07 August 2023
Village’s 265-year-old oak tree could be felled

A parish council wants to fell a long-standing oak tree on a village green over safety concerns.

Under-threat pre-school allowed to keep operating

07 August 2023
Under-threat pre-school allowed to keep operating

A deal has been done to keep a popular charity pre-school at a community centre.

Cocaine found in roof of car

07 August 2023
Cocaine found in roof of car

Police intercepting a suspected drugs drop have arrested a driver.

Delays expected as gas main work begins

07 August 2023
Delays expected as gas main work begins

Work to replace a gas main will affect motorists and bus services for the next three weeks.

‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

06 August 2023
‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

A retired eye surgeon has told of her frustration as a 10-year fight to convert a derelict telephone exchange continues.

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Tributes paid to stage legend who has died aged 84

04 August 2023
Tributes paid to stage legend who has died aged 84

A towering figure in variety entertainment since the 1960s and a passionate advocate of inclusivity within the industry has died.

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Community’s bid for ‘village green’ to be decided

03 August 2023
Community’s bid for ‘village green’ to be decided

A two-year campaign to have 15 hectares of open space declared a village green finally has an end date in sight.

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‘Local people are not being allowed a say on road closure’

03 August 2023
‘Local people are not being allowed a say on road closure’

Highways officers have been slated for failing to address the public on the future of a road closure deemed a risk to school children.

Long delays on M2 after crash

03 August 2023
Long delays on M2 after crash

Motorists are facing rush-hour delays on a busy stretch of motorway due to a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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MP welcomes new state-of-the-art factory

03 August 2023
MP welcomes new state-of-the-art factory

An international heating and ventilation company has opened a brand new state-of-the-art factory in the county.

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Third Labour member resigns after ‘unexplained suspensions’

03 August 2023
Third Labour member resigns after ‘unexplained suspensions’

A Labour Party member of 30 years has quit after being suspended without being given a reason why.

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