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Police pledge to make changes after mum died in custody cell

Police pledge to make changes after mum died in custody cell

An inquest and police investigation has found proper welfare checks were not carried out on a mum-of-four on the night she died at a police station.

D-Day looms on plans for 950 homes in village

D-Day looms on plans for 950 homes in village

A decision on contested plans to build 950 homes in a village is now in the hands of a government inspector.

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Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

The young abuse survivor is a step closer to his dream of being able to run with a pioneering new surgery that could allow him to walk unaided.

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Princess was ‘very easy to talk to’

Princess was ‘very easy to talk to’

It was a magical moment for an elderly couple whose home was visited by a Princess.

Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

A suspected thief has been charged in connection with the theft of £500 worth of energy drinks.

‘I got fined £100 for doing a good deed’

‘I got fined £100 for doing a good deed’

A woman was shocked to find she’d been slapped with a parking fine while she was donating clothes to charity.

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Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

The RSPCA has condemned a ‘shocking and bizarre’ act, after the remains of a mutilated sheep were found.

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Kent pub among top four places to drink in country

Kent pub among top four places to drink in country

A pub which was almost turned into flats has reached the final four for CAMRA’s National Pub of Year awards.

Fundraiser completes half-marathon despite breaking arm weeks before

Fundraiser completes half-marathon despite breaking arm weeks before

A runner beat the odds to complete a half-marathon for the charity which helped her dad through cancer, despite an accident weeks before the race.

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

The devastated family of a biker who was killed while out on a ride have paid tribute to the loving father.

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Security guard hit over head with bottle

Security guard hit over head with bottle

A doorman was taken to hospital with cuts to his head after reportedly being attacked by a suspected shoplifter.

Toddler pricked by needle inside new Poundstretcher slippers

Toddler pricked by needle inside new Poundstretcher slippers

A mum was left furious after her daughter was pricked by a broken sewing needle she found inside her new slippers.

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MP attends public inquiry into 950-homes plan

MP attends public inquiry into 950-homes plan

A public inquiry into controversial plans for 950 new homes near a village has got underway with an MP among the first speakers.

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Public inquiry into 950-homes plan gets under way

Public inquiry into 950-homes plan gets under way

Controversial plans for a development of 950 homes will be examined at a public inquiry.

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Council leader slams ‘premature’ bid for hundreds of homes

Council leader slams ‘premature’ bid for hundreds of homes

A council leader has accused a developer of causing ‘unnecessary worry and concern’ by submitting a ‘premature’ application for hundreds of homes.

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Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

A vote has paved the way for homeowners in one area to start paying council tax on fire or flood-damaged homes again.

Biker dies after crash

Biker dies after crash

A man has died following a serious crash on a stretch of road, which had to be closed for nearly 12 hours.

Overhead power line duo come out on top

Overhead power line duo come out on top

A pair of power line workers have scooped a top award for their efforts restoring power to people’s homes.

Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

A comedian and his wife were spotted at a vintage and collectables shop as part of filming for a spin-off to a classic BBC show.

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Bypass reopens after serious crash

Bypass reopens after serious crash

A busy bypass was shut in both directions after a serious crash.

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