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Council tips open despite booking difficulties

30 December 2022
Council tips open despite booking difficulties

A local authority has moved to reassure residents its recycling centres are open as normal despite booking technical issues.

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Police raid drug dealer's home

29 December 2022
Police raid drug dealer's home

A 23-year-old has admitted supplying Class A drugs after officers raided his home.

Teenagers arrested following robbery

29 December 2022
Teenagers arrested following robbery

Two men are said to have been threatened and assaulted by teenagers who were later arrested.

'There are days where you do not want to come in'

29 December 2022
'There are days where you do not want to come in'

Care home staff told inspectors about the deterioration of the facility which is now in special measures after being given the lowest rating.

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Two arrests after stabbing

28 December 2022
Two arrests after stabbing

Two men have been arrested after another was stabbed and taken to a London hospital.

'It is Christmas everyday in this house'

25 December 2022
'It is Christmas everyday in this house'

There are more than 200 people in the county called Christmas, but how do they spend the big day?

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Hospital's maternity unit 'good' despite staffing shortage

23 December 2022
Hospital's maternity unit 'good' despite staffing shortage

Healthcare inspectors said women and babies are receiving 'good' care but did raise concern about staffing levels and training.

Thieves steal wheels in four minutes

21 December 2022
Thieves steal wheels in four minutes

A construction company has been left counting the cost of thieves striking on one of its delivery vans which had its wheels stolen within minutes.

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Secret Santa spreads magic of Christmas

21 December 2022
Secret Santa spreads magic of Christmas

Doorbell camera footage shows a mystery man delivering boxes of chocolates to houses dressed as Father Christmas putting a smile on children's faces.

Care home plans revealed for demolished pub

19 December 2022
Care home plans revealed for demolished pub

Developers are seeking to build a 65-bed care home on the site of an illegally-demolished pub which sparked huge controversy.

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'It still looks like a bomb has been dropped six months on'

17 December 2022
'It still looks like a bomb has been dropped six months on'

Frustrated residents and businesses are questioning why a historic building which was destroyed in a fire remains an eyesore.

'Christmas dinner for £8.50? Why not!'

15 December 2022
'Christmas dinner for £8.50? Why not!'

For this week's Eat My Words, our reviewer tries to find a cheap and quick festive meal on her lunch break.

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'It is heart-wrenching at times but it is progress'

14 December 2022
'It is heart-wrenching at times but it is progress'

A couple who were forced to live in their car after being made homeless have been offered temporary accommodation.

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Inquest opens into death of horror lorry crash victim

14 December 2022
Inquest opens into death of horror lorry crash victim

A coroner heard how a dad was trapped in his car when a tipper lorry overturned at a junction.

Garages to be replaced by row of homes

13 December 2022
Garages to be replaced by row of homes

Proposals to demolish a block of garages so five terraced houses can be built have been given the green light.

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Patrols stepped up after girl punched in the face

13 December 2022
Patrols stepped up after girl punched in the face

It has been alleged a teenager was punched by three women near a supermarket.

Arson probe after fire in high street building

13 December 2022
Arson probe after fire in high street building

An arson investigation has been launched following a "suspicious" fire at an historic building.

Victory for locals as hotel told to remove marquee

13 December 2022
Victory for locals as hotel told to remove marquee

Plans to keep a marquee up for eight months of the year have been refused due to the impact on the area and residents.

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Park could host bank holiday music festival

12 December 2022
Park could host bank holiday music festival

A London events company has applied for a licence to run a music festival weekend at a town park.

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Bin men spotted playing in the snow

12 December 2022
Bin men spotted playing in the snow

Video footage shows bin men playing and having snowball fights with children while on their round.

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