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Primary school provides blueprint for improvement

24 October 2019
Primary school provides blueprint for improvement

A school which went from "requires to improvement" to "good" in three years has been held as an example for others to follow.

Bodies found in lorry were Chinese migrants

24 October 2019
Bodies found in lorry were Chinese migrants

The 39 suspected migrants found dead in transit were all Chinese nationals.

Council chief to step down from post

24 October 2019
Council chief to step down from post

A local authority's chief executive is to retire after nine years in the role.

Fire breaks out at flats

23 October 2019
Fire breaks out at flats

Firefighters were called to a block of flats last night after smoke was spotted coming out a bin chute.

Thefts from cars parked at hospital

23 October 2019
Thefts from cars parked at hospital

Patients' and staff members' cars have been targeted during a spate of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked at a hospital car park.

Eight cars damaged in crash

22 October 2019
Eight cars damaged in crash

A speeding motorist who allegedly drove into eight cars has been charged with dangerous driving.

Young George's kind gift for charity

22 October 2019
Young George's kind gift for charity

Getting mistaken for a girl doesn't bother a football-mad youngster who is planning on giving his flowing locks away.

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Car park charge to remain in place after council compromise

21 October 2019
Car park charge to remain in place after council compromise

Paid-for permits will be introduced at a disused town car park which was previously free.

Mums on the school run among worst for speeding, a community watch group claims

21 October 2019
Mums on the school run among worst for speeding, a community watch group claims

Residents signed up to a Community Speech Watch group are helping to catch persistent motoring offenders.

Police probe motorbike 'arson attack'

21 October 2019
Police probe motorbike 'arson attack'

An investigation is under way into how a motorbike went up in flames.

Smoke seen coming out school roof

21 October 2019
Smoke seen coming out school roof

Firefighters raced to a primary school after smoke was seen coming out of the roof.

Migrants jump out of lorry on M25

21 October 2019
Migrants jump out of lorry on M25

Watch the moment two suspected migrants are seen jumping off a lorry in the middle of a motorway pile-up.

Man in critical condition following hit and run

21 October 2019
Man in critical condition following hit and run

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car which failed to stop.

Headstones smashed and excrement smeared at synagogue

19 October 2019
Headstones smashed and excrement smeared at synagogue

A prominent member of the Jewish community has spoken out after damage and anti-social behaviour at a temple.

Man caught throwing bricks at nightclub

16 October 2019
Man caught throwing bricks at nightclub

Police are appealing for witnesses after the front windows of a bar were smashed in.

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Co-op staff rewarded after hammer attack

16 October 2019
Co-op staff rewarded after hammer attack

Store workers who were threatened by hammer-wielding robbers have scooped a supermarket chain's team of the year award.

Fake tree surgeons conned pensioners

15 October 2019
Fake tree surgeons conned pensioners

Two men who defrauded elderly and vulnerable people out of thousands of pounds by posing as tree technicians have been jailed.

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Plumber wins second Porsche in two years

15 October 2019
Plumber wins second Porsche in two years

Just days after selling his prized supercar, a competition entrant scooped another one.

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Van fire brings M25 to a standstill

14 October 2019
Van fire brings M25 to a standstill

A van caught fire on a section of the M25 this morning, causing gridlock.

Ellenor Hospice fundraiser for pool hall legend 'Mick the Machine'

13 October 2019
Ellenor Hospice fundraiser for pool hall legend 'Mick the Machine'

A series of fundraising events were held in memory of a local pool hall legend.

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