A mum has given birth to her second child in what she calls the “best birthday and Christmas present” she could receive.

A suspect who reportedly demanded a woman’s purse in the street and left her with serious facial injuries has sparked a police manhunt.

A man appeared in court charged with making threats to kill after armed police descended on a hospital.

An appeal to find a missing 26-year-old last seen yesterday morning has been launched.

A drink driver has avoided jail after swerving for at least 10 minutes on the M25, A25 and A21 before crashing into a roundabout.

An “eyesore” building could be knocked down to make way for six new townhouses - but residents are concerned about the access road being blocked.

More than 130 people braved freezing conditions to make their voices heard after their town was left stunned by a shock water quality rating.

Frustrated residents say a popular countryside footpath has been turned into an impassable bog following dredging work.

A six-year-old who died from incurable cancer has been laid to rest, with mourners hearing the first reading of a book about her life.

A village farm shop that has been open since the 1970s will soon be shutting its doors to the disappointment of many “gutted” customers.

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing man who was last seen in a town this afternoon.

Fire crews have carried out a rescue as flooding has shut several roads across the county, with some routes impassable.

A dog rescue centre owner says she has been left “heartbroken” after being told again the kennels she currently rents have been put up for sale.

A dad is pleading for the return of his missing cat who has been affectionately dubbed Tesco's “security guard” after greeting customers outside.

Police have closed a section of a busy city centre ring road after a freight lorry crashed into the central reservation.

An opening date for a controversial new tunnel has been revealed with motorists using it and an existing neighbouring crossing to be charged up to £4.

Teens are alleged to have used a BB gun during a disturbance on a seafront which sparked an armed police response.

A pub landlord has appeared in court accused of vandalising a shopping centre’s CCTV cameras with paint.

Sweeping reforms to the way local councils are run in the county will take a decisive next step later this week.

University staff could strike unless reassurances over job cuts are given by its vice-chancellor as pressure mounts on him and other senior managers.