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Council could flog car parks and derelict arcade

Council could flog car parks and derelict arcade

The long-awaited regeneration of a former arcade left derelict for years could be kick-started - after plans to offload the eyesore were revealed.

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Green light for solar farm near town

Green light for solar farm near town

A bid to build a town's second solar farm has been given the go-ahead – sparking claims the area's wealth of green energy could create more jobs.

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Major town centre development set for 2022 finish

Major town centre development set for 2022 finish

The long-awaited transformation of a former bus depot is finally on track for completion more than four years after Stagecoach packed up and left.

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Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

A seaside town’s newest micropub is set for a summer opening - after plans to run the tavern from a former shop were given the go-ahead.

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Joy as care homes welcome face-to-face visitors

Joy as care homes welcome face-to-face visitors

A husband-and-wife of 60 years were among those reunited face-to-face today as care home visiting rules were relaxed.

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Woman hit by car sent flying off bike during charity ride

Woman hit by car sent flying off bike during charity ride

A woman was knocked off her bike by a car while taking part in a year-long charity challenge in memory of her mother.

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Tragedy as man dies in high street

Tragedy as man dies in high street

A man tragically died after collapsing in a town centre despite desperate efforts to revive him.

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Breath test arrest after multi-vehicle crash

Breath test arrest after multi-vehicle crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath test following a three-vehicle crash.

Huge new gym planned with barbers included

Huge new gym planned with barbers included

The man behind plans for a huge new gym hopes the inclusion of a barber shop will draw in his target market.

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Rescue mission after jet-ski gets stuck in mud

Rescue mission after jet-ski gets stuck in mud

A jet-skier who got stuck in deep mud near to a launch ramp had to be rescued by emergency crews.

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'Flats expansion will cause more accidents'

'Flats expansion will cause more accidents'

A woman hit by a car near her home fears more accidents will happen if a bid to extend a block of flats is allowed to go ahead.

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Roads remain shut after burst pipes fixed

Roads remain shut after burst pipes fixed

A high street and two other town roads remain shut following emergency repairs to several burst water pipes.

Burst pipes shut town centre roads

Burst pipes shut town centre roads

Multiple town centre roads have shut while workers repair three burst water mains.

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Walkers warned after cliff fall

Walkers warned after cliff fall

Country park visitors are being warned to be careful after a number of cliff falls due to the recent weather conditions.

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New future for former soft play centre

New future for former soft play centre

Planning permission has been granted for a warehouse and health clinic plan at a former children's soft play centre.

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Chopper launched after police-chase crash

Chopper launched after police-chase crash

A man has been arrested following a large-scale police search which included the police helicopter.

Teens win award for stopping man jumping in front of train

Teens win award for stopping man jumping in front of train

Six heroic teenagers who stopped a suicidal young man from stepping in front of a train have received awards for their actions.

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Mum with terminal cancer given chance for last family holiday

Mum with terminal cancer given chance for last family holiday

A 27-year-old mum with terminal cancer has been given the chance to enjoy one last holiday with her husband and three young children.

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Electric scooter and Apple Watch stolen from boy

Electric scooter and Apple Watch stolen from boy

A teenage boy had an electric scooter, mobile phone and an Apple watch stolen during a reported robbery.

Barn conversion bid a 'threat to rare bats'

Barn conversion bid a 'threat to rare bats'

Protected bats could be at risk during the conversion of an old barn to a house, fear wildlife experts.

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