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Traumatised detective's campaign over necrophilia laws

Traumatised detective's campaign over necrophilia laws

David Shipley was left with nightmarish visions after investigating necrophiliac David Fuller, but is determined to campaign for tougher sentences.

Car park in park to close for pond works

Car park in park to close for pond works

The car park to a park is scheduled to be closed for a week to allow a pond to be cleaned and desilted.

E-bike stolen from railway station found dumped in woodland

E-bike stolen from railway station found dumped in woodland

An e-bike which was stolen last week has been returned to its owner.

Prisoner on the run caught after being ‘unlawfully at large’

Prisoner on the run caught after being ‘unlawfully at large’

A man who absconded from an open prison has been tracked down and arrested.

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Man’s terror as dangerous pitbull attacks him at park

Man’s terror as dangerous pitbull attacks him at park

A 73-year-old man is asking for more effort to protect walkers, after fighting off a pitbull attack in a park.

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New bar owner urges town to ‘love your local’

New bar owner urges town to ‘love your local’

The owner of a new tap room has urged people to get behind local businesses and help the town’s regeneration.

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‘Solid’ leadership plans for primary school after Ofsted downgrade

‘Solid’ leadership plans for primary school after Ofsted downgrade

A village primary school is set to welcome new staff after the education watchdog dropped its rating to ‘Requires Improvement’.

Man poisoned while trying to stay warm next to church vent

Man poisoned while trying to stay warm next to church vent

A father-of-two who fell asleep next to church vents died from a fatal amount of carbon monoxide in his body, an inquest has heard.

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Heroin dealer busted after speeding in 30mph zone

Heroin dealer busted after speeding in 30mph zone

A drug dealer was caught when he was pulled over for speeding and officers found 24 heroin deals in his car.

Supercars pulled over by police

Supercars pulled over by police

The owners of two Lamborghinis were given a talking to by police for failing to show their registration plates.

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Black Deer Festival 2023: day one

Black Deer Festival 2023: day one

Black Deer Festival is under way and Nathaniel Rateliff will be a tough act to follow for any pretenders to the main stage.

Fox cubs trapped in sludge pit rescued

Fox cubs trapped in sludge pit rescued

Firefighters lifted a pair of foxes to safety after they became trapped in a sludge pit.

More witnesses needed in David Fuller inquiry

More witnesses needed in David Fuller inquiry

Investigators are calling for more witnesses to help with inquiries.

Water returns after burst pipe closed schools and left homes without supply.

Water returns after burst pipe closed schools and left homes without supply.

Water returns to town after households lost supply and some schools were forced to close.

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Woodland blaze rages on for hours

Woodland blaze rages on for hours

Fire crews spent five hours extinguishing a fire in a woodland.

‘No-one says you could put a pig in a blue rosette and it would get elected here anymore’

‘No-one says you could put a pig in a blue rosette and it would get elected here anymore’

Once the epitome of a ‘true blue’ Tory heartland, even its own councillors say the party’s collapse has been ‘catastrophic’ – we find out why.

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Trapped person released after crash shuts major road

Trapped person released after crash shuts major road

A major stretch of road has been closed due to a crash involving three vehicles.

Firefighters tackle woodland blaze after day of sweltering heat

Firefighters tackle woodland blaze after day of sweltering heat

Firefighters battled a woodland blaze late into the night after one of the hottest days of the year.

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Two teens charged over ‘assault of residents in own home’

Two teens charged over ‘assault of residents in own home’

Police say they have arrested and charged two teenagers over an alleged assault.

Drug dealer admits offences in court

Drug dealer admits offences in court

A suspected county lines drug dealer has appeared in court after 27 wraps of cocaine were seized from a car by police.

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