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Heartbreak as local legend dies

06 January 2023
Heartbreak as local legend dies

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and much-loved grandfather who has died at the age of 78.

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Man arrested after cyclist's death has bail extended again

06 January 2023
Man arrested after cyclist's death has bail extended again

A 35-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed for a second time.

GPs, NHS and social care under 'tremendous pressure'

05 January 2023
GPs, NHS and social care under 'tremendous pressure'

A GP has said the last few weeks have been the busiest he's ever experienced, as a panel of doctors blame underfunding for the pressure on the NHS.

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Council rubbishes shopping centre flats rumour

05 January 2023
Council rubbishes shopping centre flats rumour

A council has dismissed suggestions a largely vacant town centre shopping centre will be turned into 200 flats.

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'Murder' victim died from stab wound to abdomen

05 January 2023
'Murder' victim died from stab wound to abdomen

A man in his 40s was stabbed to death after an argument "escalated into physical violence", an inquest has heard.

M20 crash victim named

05 January 2023
M20 crash victim named

A man who died on the M20 following a multi-vehicle crash died from a severe head injury, an inquest has heard.

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Boys chased and threatened with knives near McDonald's

04 January 2023
Boys chased and threatened with knives near McDonald's

A concerned mum is appealing for people to be alert after her son and his friend were chased through a town by men wearing ski masks.

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Man with dementia left in corridor for 24 hours at struggling hospital

04 January 2023
Man with dementia left in corridor for 24 hours at struggling hospital

A daughter has hit out at the lack of care her dementia-suffering dad received in hospital – saying her pleas for help fell on deaf ears.

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Drink drive arrest after car ploughs into bushes

03 January 2023
Drink drive arrest after car ploughs into bushes

A suspected drink driver was arrested after car ploughed into a Toyota Aygo, bushes and through a fence.

Man cut free from overturned car

03 January 2023
Man cut free from overturned car

Three fire engines were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash where a driver became trapped after his car overturned.

'RAC left me stranded for seven hours'

31 December 2022
'RAC left me stranded for seven hours'

A mum who was left stranded on a motorway for seven hours on Christmas Day has slammed RAC for ruining the big day.

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Police incident on M2 stops traffic

30 December 2022
Police incident on M2 stops traffic

Traffic has been released on the M2 after it was stopped due to a medical incident attended to by police.

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Pregnant sheep killed in dog attack

30 December 2022
Pregnant sheep killed in dog attack

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a dog attack saw nearly 30 animals killed.

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Hospitals experiencing busier than usual winter period

30 December 2022
Hospitals experiencing busier than usual winter period

An NHS chief has said health services around the county are just coping, despite an extremely busy winter period and rising flu cases.

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Flats planned for above town centre bank

30 December 2022
Flats planned for above town centre bank

Proposals to turn offices above a high street bank into five new flats have been submitted to the council.

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Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

29 December 2022
Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

Officers used a red dot from a Taser to detain a brazen biker who "goaded officers".

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Stolen moped found burnt out near park

29 December 2022
Stolen moped found burnt out near park

Police have issued a warning to motorcycle and moped owners after one was stolen and burnt out.

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Hospital tells people to only visit for 'life-threatening' reasons

29 December 2022
Hospital tells people to only visit for 'life-threatening' reasons

A hospital which recently declared a critical incident has told people to not turn up to A&E unless they have an immediate or life-threatening injury.

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Nine homes planned for edge of village

28 December 2022
Nine homes planned for edge of village

Proposals for nine "custom" homes to be built between two villages have been submitted to the council.

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Council '100% committed' to £2m lakes development

28 December 2022
Council '100% committed' to £2m lakes development

A district council has said it remains committed to a multi-million pound development despite missing out on important funding.

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