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Stone-throwing louts target pensioner in mystery attacks

02 February 2023
Stone-throwing louts target pensioner in mystery attacks

A pensioner says he has no idea why he has been singled out by stone-throwing yobs who smashed windows and left burning rubbish on his doorstep.

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Light festivals attract thousands of visitors

31 January 2023
Light festivals attract thousands of visitors

A borough was transformed into a magical winter garden with two light festivals over the weekend.

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'This is the wrong use, in the wrong place'

30 January 2023
'This is the wrong use, in the wrong place'

A council leader has condemned Home Office plans to use a town hotel to house around 70 asylum seekers.

New way to pay in town centre car parks

27 January 2023
New way to pay in town centre car parks

A new way of paying is being introduced into a town centre's council-run car parks.

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Schoolboy's sock mission for homeless people

27 January 2023
Schoolboy's sock mission for homeless people

A nine-year-old has been inspired to help others after he won an award for his involvement in promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Demand for warehouse space 'remains strong' despite Amazon cutbacks

26 January 2023
Demand for warehouse space 'remains strong' despite Amazon cutbacks

More warehouse space at a former power station has been snapped up despite countrywide cuts by big brands.

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Flats to be demolished to make way for council homes

26 January 2023
Flats to be demolished to make way for council homes

More plans for new council homes that would see 26 properties demolished and replaced with a mix of flats, maisonettes and houses have been drawn up.

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156 flat plan proposed for busy town centre

26 January 2023
156 flat plan proposed for busy town centre

Plans for a mixed-use development of 156 flats, office and retail space have been recommended for approval by council officers.

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'It is a risk but it is the best decision we ever made'

25 January 2023
'It is a risk but it is the best decision we ever made'

Two young hairdressers have opened up their first salon after deciding to be their own bosses.

Return of park's popular magical light event

24 January 2023
Return of park's popular magical light event

A park is sent to be transformed into a magical winter garden using light installations once again.

First look at new 35-home development

24 January 2023
First look at new 35-home development

Developers have released the first CGIs of their 35-home scheme ahead of its launch weekend.

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Legal action to clear tyre mountain blocking path

24 January 2023
Legal action to clear tyre mountain blocking path

Work is ongoing to remove a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which has closed a coastal path for 15 months.

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Man accidentally drove over his own brother

23 January 2023
Man accidentally drove over his own brother

An inquest has heard a tearful statement from a man who accidentally killed his brother while test driving a HGV.

'People can now mourn safely'

22 January 2023
'People can now mourn safely'

Dropped kerbs have been installed and paths re-paved to improve public access to a crematorium after calls from residents.

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'I never thought I would make 100!'

22 January 2023
'I never thought I would make 100!'

Being lively is the key to a long life according to 100-year-old Vera Manning.

'After everything I'd love to do it for her'

20 January 2023
'After everything I'd love to do it for her'

An uncle is preparing to run the London Marathon in aid of a a brain tumour research charity after his niece was diagnosed following an eye test.

Memorial service held for war hero

20 January 2023
Memorial service held for war hero

A memorial service has been held in honour of Major General Charles Gordon.

'It is more than a JustGiving page now'

20 January 2023
'It is more than a JustGiving page now'

A mum who set up a fundraising page for her son's life-changing drug treatment has had it registered as a charity so it can help other families.

Permission sought to build 62 flats on bowling green

19 January 2023
Permission sought to build 62 flats on bowling green

A planning application has been submitted to build a four-storey retirement complex on a former bowling green which caused upset when it closed.

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'It's disappointing they have not seen our potential'

19 January 2023
'It's disappointing they have not seen our potential'

A town's future regeneration could be at risk after missing out on a share of the government's multi-billion pound fund, a council has warned.

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