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What is happening to your council services?

31 March 2020
What is happening to your council services?

The coronavirus outbreak has caused changes to the way council services are being run from bins to roads and caring for the most vulnerable.

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Flat fire caused by candle

31 March 2020
Flat fire caused by candle

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze after a candle set bedding alight.

Couple celebrate Diamond anniversary in isolation

31 March 2020
Couple celebrate Diamond anniversary in isolation

A couple who have been together for 60 years have put family celebrations on hold as they see in their anniversary.

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House transformation for cancer-stricken boy

31 March 2020
House transformation for cancer-stricken boy

The family of a four-year-old boy with brain cancer have received help from a team of contractors who have repaired their damaged home.

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Teacher goes online after friends' plea for help

30 March 2020
Teacher goes online after friends' plea for help

A primary school teacher was inspired to film lessons from her home to help youngsters learn key skills.

Man stabbed in stomach

30 March 2020
Man stabbed in stomach

A man was stabbed in the stomach and airlifted to hospital.

Village initiative to help those in need

30 March 2020
Village initiative to help those in need

Residents are being encouraged to band together to help fellow residents.

Taxi firm's sweet treat giveaway

30 March 2020
Taxi firm's sweet treat giveaway

A cab company is aiming to put smiles on the faces of deserving people by sending them cakes.

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Nursery class is in session online

28 March 2020
Nursery class is in session online

The director of a nursery school has come up with innovative ways of making sure children are kept occupied while at home.

Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

28 March 2020
Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

Struggling to know what to do with yourself during lockdown? We've spoken to The Living Well Alone Project about the 15 best ways to keep occupied.

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Meeting to decide key applications to go ahead

27 March 2020
Meeting to decide key applications to go ahead

A planning meeting to decide on plans for a new supermarket and transformation of former hospital will go ahead amid social distancing concerns.

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Bank's £5bn support package

27 March 2020
Bank's £5bn support package

A bank has pledged billions of pounds to support its customers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Midwife's car wrecked during overnight shift

27 March 2020
Midwife's car wrecked during overnight shift

A midwife returned from her night shift to find her car smashed in a hospital staff car park and is now without transport.

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Mental health march to go ahead online

27 March 2020
Mental health march to go ahead online

A cross-town walk to raise awareness of mental health will move online.

Man fights to overturn parking fines in self-isolation

27 March 2020
Man fights to overturn parking fines in self-isolation

A man has been handed £200 worth of parking fines despite pleading with wardens not to penalise him because he was unable to get his usual permits.

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Volunteers help feed the elderly

26 March 2020
Volunteers help feed the elderly

A group of volunteers are using their staff canteen to prepare hot meals for the elderly.

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Train services stripped back again

26 March 2020
Train services stripped back again

Rail journeys will be reduced for a second time from next week in a bid keep essential services going.

'Help will still be there'

26 March 2020
'Help will still be there'

An organisation which supports people with autism says it will be there throughout the virus crisis.

Little girl shares coronavirus message

26 March 2020
Little girl shares coronavirus message

The two-year-old daughter of a midwife has shared urged people to wash their hands to help take the strain off NHS workers.

Shopper's shocking fizzy drink rant caught on camera

26 March 2020
Shopper's shocking fizzy drink rant caught on camera

This is the shocking moment a shopper shouts and swears at Tesco staff in a row over fizzy drink rationing.

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