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A dropped cigarette butt could cost you dearly

15 March 2018
A dropped cigarette butt could cost you dearly

There are new proposals to increase littering fines to £150 in a tough clampdown on the environmental menace.

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Biker crash leads to arrest of driver

13 March 2018
Biker crash leads to arrest of driver

A crash in which a motorcyclist was seriously hurt has led to the arrest of a man for dangerous driving, drug driving and failing to stop.

Arrest after biker seriously injured in crash

13 March 2018
Arrest after biker seriously injured in crash

A man has been arrested following a crash between a car and motorcycle which resulted in the biker being flown to a London hospital.

Man accused of sex attack facing new charge

12 March 2018
Man accused of sex attack facing new charge

A 30-year-old man has denied multiple charges following alleged sexually-motivated attacks on two women.

Anger as nurse sacked for calling health chief a 'd***head'

09 March 2018
Anger as nurse sacked for calling health chief a 'd***head'

A nurse dismissed for her angry online rants against hospital management has been defended by a campaigner.

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Double tragedy for mum of homeless man

08 March 2018
Double tragedy for mum of homeless man

The death of a man in a homeless shelter is a double tragedy for his grieving mother.

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Warning to householders to be vigilant

07 March 2018
Warning to householders to be vigilant

Police hunting a bogus caller who claimed to be checking water pressure have released an image of the suspect.

Alarming levels of abuse suffered by council staff

06 March 2018
Alarming levels of abuse suffered by council staff

Housing staff working on the frontline face a shocking level of violence - with one man hurling a computer monitor at workers.

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'Poison' fear over lead on path

06 March 2018
'Poison' fear over lead on path

Lead pellets found on a public footpath in woods could be part of a wider health hazard, it's feared.

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'Illegal immigrants' found stowed away in fruit lorry

05 March 2018
'Illegal immigrants' found stowed away in fruit lorry

A business says the 'worrying increase' in migrants arriving on trucks from the Continent is costing it hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Take That! Customers hit out at theatre in ticket row

01 March 2018
Take That! Customers hit out at theatre in ticket row

A theatre has come under fire for refusing to refund or swap tickets bought by customers unable to make a show because of the bad weather.

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New operator sought to open an ice rink

01 March 2018
New operator sought to open an ice rink

Plans for a community ice rink are to be revived, despite the failure to open the planned attraction at Christmas.

Staff pictures used on adult websites

01 March 2018
Staff pictures used on adult websites

Police are investigating after pictures of school staff were stolen and used to create fake profiles on pornography sites.

Tragic teenage student named

27 February 2018
Tragic teenage student named

The funeral has taken place of a 'beautful and amazing' 18-year-old university student following her tragic death.

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Hunt for jewellery raider provides new clue

26 February 2018
Hunt for jewellery raider provides new clue

A CCTV image of a man suspected of breaking into a village home and stealing diamond and gold jewellery has been released by detectives.

Rough sleepers left without refuge in the cold

26 February 2018
Rough sleepers left without refuge in the cold

Homeless clients of a day centre say being shut out in freezing weather is "killing them" as the charity refuses to budge over a sanction.

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Police catch on-the-run fraudster

23 February 2018
Police catch on-the-run fraudster

A rogue trader who failed to show up in court to be sentenced for cheating victims out of thousands of pounds, is now behind bars.

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Man's 'truly terrifying' sex attack on young girl

23 February 2018
Man's 'truly terrifying' sex attack on young girl

A predatory attacker who targeted a lone teenage girl has been locked up for more than five years.

Parents' tribute to teen crash victim

23 February 2018
Parents' tribute to teen crash victim

A grieving mum and dad of a 19-year-old killed in a car crash say they have lost a loving, caring son who was always smiling.

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Homeless people left out in the cold

22 February 2018
Homeless people left out in the cold

A day centre for the homeless is shutting for five days after staff lose patience with violent, drug taking and drinking clients.

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