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End of an era for popular store

18 January 2020
End of an era for popular store

A city centre leatherwear store, which has been thriving since the '80s, is closing after its owner decided to retire.

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Spate of thefts from vans

18 January 2020
Spate of thefts from vans

There has been a series of thefts from vehicles in four areas of the county and police are warning owners to take steps to protect their vehicles.

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Planning decision on hold

17 January 2020
Planning decision on hold

A decision on a planning application for 34 homes in a village has been held up for further examination by highways officials.

£130,000 funding boost for town hall

16 January 2020
£130,000 funding boost for town hall

A project for a historic building has had a major donation and a public consultation on its restoration is underway.

Post Office service on the move

16 January 2020
Post Office service on the move

A town centre Post Office branch, whose lease is due to expire, is moving to new premises 120 metres away next month.

Man mugged in underpass

15 January 2020
Man mugged in underpass

A man in his 50s was assaulted and robbed of his wallet in a subway.

Car park charges set to increase

13 January 2020
Car park charges set to increase

Council cabinet members voted for the rise of hourly charges from £1.10 to £1.30 in several car parks in three towns.

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New homes site 'needs excavating'

13 January 2020
New homes site 'needs excavating'

Land close to an excavation site that unearthed an Iron Age warrior needs a full archaeological dig before new homes can be built, experts say.

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Mass opposition to housing scheme

10 January 2020
Mass opposition to housing scheme

A total 120 objections have been submitted to plans to build 34 houses in a village: planning councillor will vote next week.

'Panic' over child's traumatic birth

08 January 2020
'Panic' over child's traumatic birth

A doctor at an inquest revealed hospital staff's anxiety over the highly difficult birth of a baby who only lived for a week.

Double whammy for drivers?

07 January 2020
Double whammy for drivers?

Councillors could vote to both push up car park fees and extend charging times after a cabinet discussion next Monday.

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Building damaged in 3-vehicle crash

03 January 2020
Building damaged in 3-vehicle crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash which has damaged a building.

Wave of sorrow over young man's sudden death

03 January 2020
Wave of sorrow over young man's sudden death

A crowd gathered to pay their respects after a man died at a property: tributes have been pouring in since.

'Major delays' on A256

03 January 2020
'Major delays' on A256

Part of a town bypass is closed while a water company carries out major repairs on a pipe.

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New support for veterans

03 January 2020
New support for veterans

A breakfast club has been set up for ex-service personnel to provide companionship and support.

Cash boost for homelessness group

03 January 2020
Cash boost for homelessness group

A charity helping the homeless has been given a £2,000 cheque from its town council.

Migrant saved from the sea

02 January 2020
Migrant saved from the sea

A migrant had to be rescued from the freezing sea at the dawn of the Twenties. He survived but suffered hypothermia

Mission accomplished

02 January 2020
Mission accomplished

A fundraising postman clocked up 2,401 miles after running every single day during 2019 for charity, finishing on New Year's Eve.

43 migrants found near Kent

31 December 2019
43 migrants found near Kent

Border Force officials have intercepted three boats in the Channel.

'Beautiful Bethany became an angel'

31 December 2019
'Beautiful Bethany became an angel'

Tributes have poured in after a girl aged five died after a three-year battle against cancer on Christmas Eve.

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