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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.

Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

A convenience store has opened its doors to the public after undergoing an extensive makeover.

‘Her passing away has absolutely destroyed us mentally and emotionally’

‘Her passing away has absolutely destroyed us mentally and emotionally’

Family and friends of a two-month old baby who died of SIDS will be holding a moonlight walk in her memory.

Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

A developer has withdrawn a planning application for 900 homes in the countryside – but has pledged to submit revised plans.

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New double yellows planned for 32 roads

New double yellows planned for 32 roads

People living in a busy community have been asked give their views on plans to put double yellow lines on many of its roads for the first time.

Kent village records highest temperature in UK

Kent village records highest temperature in UK

A village in Kent reached 26C today, making it the highest recorded temperature in the UK for the past three days.

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‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

A great-grandmother is frustrated after finding “unmaintained” brambles on council-owned land are growing on to her property.

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Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

A nuclear test veteran has been left ‘feeling flat’ after his medal finally arrived in the post with no fanfare.

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‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

A parish council has taken the unusual step of asking to have its number of councillors reduced rather than fill vacant slots.

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Market town given ‘last chance’ to save community centre

Market town given ‘last chance’ to save community centre

A town has been offered a “magical” opportunity to bring a building back into community use after previous private plans fell through.

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Site manager scoops top award for homes project

Site manager scoops top award for homes project

A site manager who followed in his late father’s footsteps and became a carpenter at 16 has honoured him after winning an award.

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Man sought after cash stolen from car

Man sought after cash stolen from car

Police have released a CCTV image after money was reportedly stolen from a car.

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