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‘Halloween miracles’ final blow for cat rescue centre ‘up to its knees’ with rescues

28 October 2024
‘Halloween miracles’ final blow for cat rescue centre ‘up to its knees’ with rescues

A cat rescue centre is appealing for help after hitting “an absolute brick wall” with its number of moggies following the arrival of six “miracles”.

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‘Frustration’ expected as busy bus route shuts for 'much-needed' works

18 October 2024
‘Frustration’ expected as busy bus route shuts for 'much-needed' works

Motorists and bus users have been told to expect disruption while “much-needed works” take place to improve a busy road junction.

Primary school reopens after large sinkhole appeared outside

18 October 2024
Primary school reopens after large sinkhole appeared outside

Work is still being carried out on a school’s access road after a sinkhole appeared outside.

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Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

18 October 2024
Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

Emergency repair works on a busy stretch of road are leading to long traffic jams and severe bus delays.

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

18 October 2024
Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

An image has been issued of a woman police would like to speak to after a young girl was allegedly bitten by a “dangerous” dog.

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Man’s body found at old hospital site

18 October 2024
Man’s body found at old hospital site

Police searching for a missing 20-year-old man have confirmed a body has been found at a former hospital site.

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Primary school closed after large sinkhole appears outside

17 October 2024
Primary school closed after large sinkhole appears outside

Parents were told not to bring their children into a school after a burst water main saw a large sinkhole open outside the entrance.

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Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

17 October 2024
Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

Motorists are being warned of a diversion likely to last “into the weekend” after a burst pipe left homes without water.

Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

17 October 2024
Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

A “manipulative” man who posed as a millionaire businessman in order to scam his unwitting victims out of huge sums of money has been sent to prison.

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Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

17 October 2024
Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

Fire crews spent almost four hours tackling a blaze at a recycling centre in the early hours of this morning.

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‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

17 October 2024
‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

A mum who endured a “catalogue of horrors” has spoken of the fairytale moment her luck changed.

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Two-lorry crash causes six-mile tailbacks

16 October 2024
Two-lorry crash causes six-mile tailbacks

A man has been taken to hospital following a crash involving two lorries.

Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

16 October 2024
Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

Commuters are facing major delays following the closure of a motorway in both directions following a “serious three-car collision”.

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Emergency services launch river search for man

14 October 2024
Emergency services launch river search for man

The coastguard, fire brigade and police are continuing last night’s search of a river after concerns were raised over the welfare of a man.

Power failure causes severe train delays

14 October 2024
Power failure causes severe train delays

Passengers are being told to take buses and alternative routes after a power failure at a railway station sparked commuter chaos.

‘We’re living in fear' after Chihuahua killed in dog attack

14 October 2024
‘We’re living in fear' after Chihuahua killed in dog attack

A pet owner says more needs to be done to prevent dog attacks after her Chihuahua was mauled to death in the street by a runaway Staffy.

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Bootfair expansion bid met with concerns over 'parking, litter and urinating'

13 October 2024
Bootfair expansion bid met with concerns over 'parking, litter and urinating'

Organisers of a “very popular” bootsale have defended their plans to ramp up the number of events amid a mixed reaction from locals.

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'Give us our community back - not more high-rise flats'

12 October 2024
'Give us our community back - not more high-rise flats'

Neighbours of a derelict block of flats say they want them to be demolished - but don’t want a high-rise “concrete jungle” in their place.

Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

11 October 2024
Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

A persistent beggar could be thrown in jail if he asks for money in a town centre again.

‘We want better roads, a cinema and more buses’

11 October 2024
‘We want better roads, a cinema and more buses’

A relaunched lobbying group held its first meeting and vowed to make changes to improve its community.

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