Residents blame council planning officer for talking councillors out of taking a decision to reject 52 homes plan.

A family of a teenager stabbed to death in a park is in “constant despair” as police continue to look for answers one year on.

The video has sparked outrage but the company behind the bin collection service says it was a “well-intentioned” mistake.

A landlord has said it is “business as usual” after a request for a licence review of his pub was dropped by police.

The principal of a special needs school that’s been given its third “outstanding” rating in a row says it’s a “fantastic outcome”.

An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.

A traffic-free zone set up around a school has been praised for producing “positive results” while others fear its just pushing problems elsewhere.

Discarded porcelain dolls - some headless - have left walkers in an ancient wood feeling unsettled. We set off in search of the eerie figures…

A 25-year-old mum has shared the heartbreak of losing her nan, brother and family dog in one night of tragedy.

Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and long-serving Labour councillor who has been described as a “real gentleman” and a “one-off”.

An antique lover has been left shocked after a 500-year-old engraving he saved from being thrown in a tip when aged 11 sold for a five-figure sum.

An investigation which stemmed from police pulling over a vehicle without a front number plate has seen a sixth person charged.

A couple who hand-built a mesmerising retro neon junkyard boozer in their backyard are in the running to have it named the country’s best.

An inventor who has raised £56,000 using converted mobility scooters has been put forward for the Pride of Britain Awards for his fundraising.

A rare and precious chalk stream is being “disgracefully abused” volunteers say, after hauling out fly-tipping.

A man will appear in court charged with taking £30 from a 90-year-old woman after allegedly going into her home uninvited.

The funerals arrangements have been confirmed for a popular and highly respected councillor following his sudden passing.

Measures to combat nuisance motorists have worked after reports of antisocial behaviour relating to car meets dropped to zero since June.

Bottled water had to be distributed after 400 homes lost their mains supply when pipes burst.

Upset over ‘sledging spot’ after tree project appears