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Drug smuggling granddad extradited to UK

26 October 2022
Drug smuggling granddad extradited to UK

A granddad who was jailed for smuggling cocaine has been extradited to the UK to complete his jail sentence.

Firefighters tackle tractor blaze

26 October 2022
Firefighters tackle tractor blaze

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire which broke out on a farm in the early hours.

Financial woes result in closure of children's nursery

26 October 2022
Financial woes result in closure of children's nursery

A nursery school boss says a series of financial strains will see a branch of her business closed for good this week.

'McDonald's chicken and bacon wrap could have killed my daughter'

22 October 2022
'McDonald's chicken and bacon wrap could have killed my daughter'

An angry mum has hit out at McDonald's after her daughter almost swallowed packaging left inside a chicken and bacon wrap.

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Landlady quits after seven months

22 October 2022
Landlady quits after seven months

A landlady of a village pub has said a lack of customers and the rising cost of living has forced her to quit after just seven months.

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'I thought I was being arrested – but cops had gone to Costa'

21 October 2022
'I thought I was being arrested – but cops had gone to Costa'

Police officers left their patrol car parked in a resident's private bay to go to the nearby Sainsbury's for a coffee.

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Three care homes set to close

20 October 2022
Three care homes set to close

Three care homes supporting more than a hundred vulnerable residents set to close.

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Top curry chef represents UK at food festival in Bangladesh

20 October 2022
Top curry chef represents UK at food festival in Bangladesh

The chef at one of the nation's best curry houses is one of just five chosen to represent the UK at a food festival in Bangladesh.

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'They don't realise about the hurt they have caused'

20 October 2022
'They don't realise about the hurt they have caused'

An Army veteran has slammed vandals who sprayed graffiti on a landmark war memorial – weeks before Remembrance Day.

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Hundreds of new jobs as firm eyes £100m site

17 October 2022
Hundreds of new jobs as firm eyes £100m site

A major employer is looking to move into a purpose-built factory with the creation of up to 300 new jobs.

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New public gym opens at school and leisure centre prepare for re-launch

16 October 2022
New public gym opens at school and leisure centre prepare for re-launch

New £3 million public gym opens at school and leisure centre prepares for relaunch after makeover.

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Long-standing pub landlord dies

13 October 2022
Long-standing pub landlord dies

A popular former publican has died after a long battle with ill health.

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Spell-binding Harry Potter transformation at family's home

13 October 2022
Spell-binding Harry Potter transformation at family's home

The magical inspired show at a family's Halloween house is hoping to raise money for two important charitable causes in their latest theme.

Placard-waving pensioner's one-man anti flats campaign

09 October 2022
Placard-waving pensioner's one-man anti flats campaign

A placard-waving pensioner has embarked on a one-man campaign to stop two five-storey blocks of flats being built near his home.

'Monstrosity’ houseboat blighting village's river views

09 October 2022
'Monstrosity’ houseboat blighting village's river views

Villagers are furious at the vessel blotting river views as an investigation looks into whether planning rules have been breached.

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Drivers' anger over new cashless multi-storey

06 October 2022
Drivers' anger over new cashless multi-storey

The introduction of a new cashless payment system at a multi-storey car park has been criticised by some drivers.

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Empty shopping centre up for sale

06 October 2022
Empty shopping centre up for sale

A new buyer is being sought for a town's shopping centre which has been derelict for nearly 10 years.

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'My wife made me apply for BBC show- and I'm so glad she did'

04 October 2022
'My wife made me apply for BBC show- and I'm so glad she did'

A craftsman went from a Saturday job at his local jewellers at 14 to winning hit BBC2 show All That Glitters.

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Argos store taken over by charity for homeless

02 October 2022
Argos store taken over by charity for homeless

A once-popular town centre store is to be converted into a community hub.

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Update on popular pub's grand opening

30 September 2022
Update on popular pub's grand opening

Micropub owners planning a new venue featuring a town's 'biggest tap wall and banging food' have revealed their opening date.

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