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England's second oldest purpose-built stage at risk

26 November 2022
England's second oldest purpose-built stage at risk

A campaign has been launched to save the home of two popular live entertainment venues which has a long history.

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A glass of red for me, a makeover for the dog please!

25 November 2022
A glass of red for me, a makeover for the dog please!

It's not often you can get your pooch pampered while enjoying a drink and a Sunday roast.

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Five-storey block overlooking village approved

22 November 2022
Five-storey block overlooking village approved

Flats which will "tower" over a village have been approved, despite residents' objections and one man's banner-waving protest.

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Family-run bakers opens 12th shop

22 November 2022
Family-run bakers opens 12th shop

A popular bakery is opening another much-anticipated branch, despite the cost-of-living crisis.

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Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

18 November 2022
Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

A new store is set to take over a unit at Hempstead Valley next spring.

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Joy as miracle babies mark birthday after heartbreaking loss of twins

17 November 2022
Joy as miracle babies mark birthday after heartbreaking loss of twins

Parents have opened their hearts after tragically losing two boys within weeks of their birth to falling pregnant with two little girls.

Pub to open in bank after £250k refurb

17 November 2022
Pub to open in bank after £250k refurb

Owners of a popular micropub are about to open a new venue featuring a town's 'biggest tap wall and banging food'.

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Pigs and sheep at risk as £10k worth of gates stolen from nature reserve

16 November 2022
Pigs and sheep at risk as £10k worth of gates stolen from nature reserve

Hundreds of animals have been put at risk after thieves stole gates and padlocks worth £10,000 from a Kent nature reserve.

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Neighbours protest against 60ft 5G phone mast

15 November 2022
Neighbours protest against 60ft 5G phone mast

Residents have rallied against plans for a huge telecomms mast, which they say would tower over their homes and put their health at risk.

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Vegan cafe opens on industrial estate

15 November 2022
Vegan cafe opens on industrial estate

A vegan café offering healthy smoothies and collagen tonics has opened opposite a McDonald's on an industrial estate.

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'Inadequate' nursery had unqualified staff caring for babies

15 November 2022
'Inadequate' nursery had unqualified staff caring for babies

A pre-school which closed after a damning Ofsted inspection put children's safety at risk, inspectors found.

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Who loves ya, baby? Photographer recreates Kojak in town centre car park

12 November 2022
Who loves ya, baby? Photographer recreates Kojak in town centre car park

A photographer used a town centre car park as the backdrop for a shoot recreating scenes from hit 70s' TV crime drama Kojak.

Pub opened only 18 months ago added to Good Beer Guide

12 November 2022
Pub opened only 18 months ago added to Good Beer Guide

A family-run pub that's been open for only 18 months is celebrating after it was included in the beer-lovers' bible.

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Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

11 November 2022
Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

The family of a little girl given a 10% chance of surviving after being diagnosed with cancer are overjoyed after she rang the end of treatment bell.

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Historic building could house 'up-and-coming' sport

10 November 2022
Historic building could house 'up-and-coming' sport

A sport that's taken off globally over the last decade could be coming to a historic dockyard building that was once earmarked for a drive-in cinema.

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Cleric to open bakery and cafe in former church

06 November 2022
Cleric to open bakery and cafe in former church

An ordained minister with a passion for baking is hoping his 'Chr-iced buns' and daily bread will bring the congregation back to a former church.

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Olympian cuts ribbon for waterfront gym

04 November 2022
Olympian cuts ribbon for waterfront gym

An Olympic rower has opened a revamped waterfront gym which has undergone a transformation after new owners took over the marina site.

Mourners line streets for popular landlord and councillor

04 November 2022
Mourners line streets for popular landlord and councillor

Villagers and residents paid their respects to a "much loved" landlord and councillor outside his pub as he made his final journey.

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Cat's walk on the wild side as he ends up at zoo

02 November 2022
Cat's walk on the wild side as he ends up at zoo

A cat may have fancied joining some less domesticated cousins when he ended up at a zoo miles away from his home on a housing estate.

Raising a glass to a much-loved landlady

01 November 2022
Raising a glass to a much-loved landlady

Regulars and colleagues rallied to give a former pub landlady a fitting send-off.

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