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Volunteers' mission to restore historic fighter plane

11 December 2022
Volunteers' mission to restore historic fighter plane

A team made up largely of retired engineers and mechanics has taken on a challenge to restore a dilapidated Second World War aircraft.

Former RAF chief is school's new chairman of governors

08 December 2022
Former RAF chief is school's new chairman of governors

An independent school where pupils have been educated for more than 1,400 years has appointed a new chairman of governors.

Court to officially open after move

08 December 2022
Court to officially open after move

A court that hears civil and family matters is to be officially opened after moving to new premises.

Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

07 December 2022
Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

Discount store Poundland is to open a new branch at a shopping centre this month with prizes on offer.

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Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

07 December 2022
Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

A branch of a popular burger chain is set to expand with plans for a new restaurant in a former town centre bank.

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Town centre tower block earmarked for asylum seekers

06 December 2022
Town centre tower block earmarked for asylum seekers

An office block that once hosted a county and family court is being considered as a possible venue for housing people seeking asylum.

Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

06 December 2022
Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

A town centre was brought to a standstill after a lorry carrying a giant swimming pool got stuck.

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Mum removes sons from school after playground attack

06 December 2022
Mum removes sons from school after playground attack

A mum has taken her three sons out of a school after her eldest was attacked in the playground leaving him needing emergency hospital treatment.

Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

04 December 2022
Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

A 15-year-old who died of cancer has been called a "true fighter" by his mum who has also had treatment for the disease.

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Barman serves cocktails instead of pints at Charlton FC

03 December 2022
Barman serves cocktails instead of pints at Charlton FC

A barman hopes to persuade football fans to ditch pints in exchange for cocktails after setting up shop at the south London club.

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Tributes to great-gran who ran shop with husband for 46 years

30 November 2022
Tributes to great-gran who ran shop with husband for 46 years

A popular shopkeeper who ran a hardware shop which became a focal point for the community has died.

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Messages of peace and hope to soar high into cathedral

28 November 2022
Messages of peace and hope to soar high into cathedral

An internationally-acclaimed sculptor is staging an exhibition which will feature messages of hope and peace.

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

28 November 2022
Historic hotel's £1m price drop

The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house has dropped after being on the market for four years.

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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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