A borough councillor charged with multiple sex offences dating back nearly 40 years has appeared in court alongside his wife and son.

An historic pub that has planning permission to become flats and a micropub is undergoing work to attract a developer.

A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.

A town’s carnival has made a welcome return after last being held in 2019.

A 37-year-old man accused of killing a cyclist in a crash while over the drug-drive limit has entered a not guilty plea.

A bonfire near a house got out of control last night, causing a shed and part of a fence to go up in flames.

An emu that hit headlines for his escape attempts has had to be put down by his “heartbroken” owner.

Secret Drinker calls in at a pub that looks great from the outside - but inside it’s a totally different story

A flood warning has been issued across a stretch of the county’s coast when high tide hits.

A bald man who was seen exposing himself in a car is wanted by police.

Campaigners fear their town will be “obliterated” by housing after a council signalled the area will bear the brunt of new homes in the borough.

Bin workers who have been balloting to strike in a pay dispute with an under-fire waste firm have decided not to take industrial action.

Bin workers who were threatening to go on strike in a row over wages have been offered a new deal, says a union.

A GP practice that was put in special measures twice has been rated “good” by the health watchdog.

The owner of a sandwich shop says customers have helped him launch a second branch after his trailer was set on fire.

Here is all you need to know about an historic carnival which is returning to a town centre this weekend for the first time since 2019.

A homeless thief who burgled his old school before repeatedly pinching items from three supermarkets during a six-month crime spree has been jailed.

People demanded answers after a developer failed to reopen a footpath that had been shut for six months and not reopened as it should’ve been.

Aerial footage shows progress being made on a major junction revamp costing millions of pounds as a new bridge is set to be installed.

A police officer who crashed into a wall while drunk and repeatedly told onlookers not to worry as he “was the police” has been sacked.