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Suspected arsonist 'made threats with hammer'

26 April 2021
Suspected arsonist 'made threats with hammer'

A suspected arsonist has been accused of threatening police and firefighters as they responded to a late-night blaze.

‘Duke’s scheme a life-changer for me as a teenager’

24 April 2021
‘Duke’s scheme a life-changer for me as a teenager’

First at her school to achieve a gold award, one former schoolgirl shares her memories of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

Biker taken to hospital after collision with car

23 April 2021
Biker taken to hospital after collision with car

A motorcyclist has been left needing hospital treatment for injuries sustained in an accident on a main road.

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Products worth £1,000 stolen from department store

23 April 2021
Products worth £1,000 stolen from department store

Police are seeking a man and woman in connection with the alleged theft of fragrance and skincare products from a town centre store.

'My 10-year battle to clear my name'

23 April 2021
'My 10-year battle to clear my name'

A post office manager has conviction quashed as the Court of Appeal delivered a ruling for postmasters caught up in an accounting scandal.

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Recovery from £575m Covid hit will take years

23 April 2021
Recovery from £575m Covid hit will take years

Report outlines the extent of economic damage caused to borough by the pandemic crisis.

Teen cautioned after six-day police search

23 April 2021
Teen cautioned after six-day police search

A teenager has received a caution following an investigation which led to a six-day search of a village home.

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Son's death leaves mum 'in pieces'

20 April 2021
Son's death leaves mum 'in pieces'

A family has been left heartbroken after a young father died following a blood clot.

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Greggs staff racially abused after mask request

19 April 2021
Greggs staff racially abused after mask request

A worker at popular bakery Greggs was threatened and racially abused after asking a customer to wear a face mask.

Charities sought for new Monopoly game

19 April 2021
Charities sought for new Monopoly game

Local good causes have the chance to be recognised by featuring in a town's special edition of the iconic trading board game.

Fundraiser in memory of motorcyclist

19 April 2021
Fundraiser in memory of motorcyclist

Friends and family left 'absolutely devastated' by the death of a young biker want to buy a memorial bench in his honour.

Speed limit cut to improve safety

14 April 2021
Speed limit cut to improve safety

A drop in the speed limit on a rural road has come in to force in a bid to increase safety on the route into a village.

Nineteen mice dumped in box in woods

14 April 2021
Nineteen mice dumped in box in woods

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 19 mice were found abandoned in ‘home-made cage’ at a fly-tipping spot.

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No Covid deaths for a month at hospitals trust

13 April 2021
No Covid deaths for a month at hospitals trust

Hospitalisation with coronavirus has fallen dramatically - with one hospital trust last recording a patient death a month ago.

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Bustling beer gardens beckon as lockdown eases

12 April 2021
Bustling beer gardens beckon as lockdown eases

Friends, family and co-workers have shared a drink and a bite to eat as pubs and restaurants with outdoor seating emerge from lockdown.

Gun charge follows motorway police chase

12 April 2021
Gun charge follows motorway police chase

A man has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after a car sped away from police in a 110mph pursuit.

Pair sought over theft of gas bottles

12 April 2021
Pair sought over theft of gas bottles

Police believe thieves stole the bottles of gas from a village shop while staff were distracted.

Businesses reopen as lockdown continues to ease

12 April 2021
Businesses reopen as lockdown continues to ease

Shoppers have flocked to town centres today as large swathes of the economy finally reopen following the latest lockdown.

MP claims £3,250 a month towards rent

11 April 2021
MP claims £3,250 a month towards rent

One of the county's MPs has claimed £26,000 in expenses towards rent costs in just eight months, it has been revealed.

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BBC urged to scrap theme park plans

11 April 2021
BBC urged to scrap theme park plans

Campaigners are calling on the BBC to withdraw its involvement in controversial plans for the UK's largest theme park over wildlife concerns.

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