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Rubbish dumped by path ‘a constant problem’

25 April 2024
Rubbish dumped by path ‘a constant problem’

Piles of household waste and building materials have been dumped next to a footpath and a council is investigating how it got there.

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Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

24 April 2024
Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

Drivers who are caught trying to cut through a bus gate will be fined after it was confirmed cameras will be installed.

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Road blocked after school-run crash

24 April 2024
Road blocked after school-run crash

The emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash near a pedestrian crossing.

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

24 April 2024
‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.

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Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

23 April 2024
Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.

Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

23 April 2024
Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

The parents of two teenage boys who died from suicide are supporting a new sports initiative to help youngsters struggling with their mental health.

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Frustration after playground swings ‘deliberately’ torched by vandals

22 April 2024
Frustration after playground swings ‘deliberately’ torched by vandals

Residents have been left frustrated at the destruction of a children’s playground thought to be caused by a group of vandals.

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Farmfoods to open bigger more ‘pleasant’ store in town

22 April 2024
Farmfoods to open bigger more ‘pleasant’ store in town

A frozen food giant has announced the opening date for its second town centre store, promising a more “pleasant shopping experience”.

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Chemist tells customers: ‘We’re moving - if you are desperate for your meds see your doctor’

22 April 2024
Chemist tells customers: ‘We’re moving - if you are desperate for your meds see your doctor’

A town centre pharmacy hit with repossession notice has informed customers it is moving to a new location.

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Arrests after armed police scrambled to residential street

19 April 2024
Arrests after armed police scrambled to residential street

Armed police swooped on a residential street and made arrests after understanding weaponry could be held at the property.

Motorway reopens following single-vehicle crash

19 April 2024
Motorway reopens following single-vehicle crash

A man was taken to hospital following a crash which closed part of a motorway.

Appeal after man dies on M25

19 April 2024
Appeal after man dies on M25

The motorway was closed in both directions after a man who had fallen from a bridge was pronounced dead at the scene.

Customer concern after pharmacy hit with repossession notice

19 April 2024
Customer concern after pharmacy hit with repossession notice

A town centre has been left without a pharmacy after its only one was hit with a repossession notice.

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Missing woman found safe and well

18 April 2024
Missing woman found safe and well

Police were concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who might have required important medication.

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

18 April 2024
Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Dramatic images show the moment armed police descended onto a residential street.

Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

18 April 2024
Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

Police are hunting a group suspected of threatening a Currys worker and making off with laptops worth £30,000.

Prolific offender threw hot coffee in police officer’s face

18 April 2024
Prolific offender threw hot coffee in police officer’s face

A prolific offender has been jailed after he assaulted medical staff and then threw a hot drink at a police officer.

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Police pursuit before fatal M25 crash investigated

18 April 2024
Police pursuit before fatal M25 crash investigated

An investigation has been launched to analyse officers’ actions after they chased a car which was involved in a fatal crash.

Warning nuisance bikers ‘could pollute drinking water’

17 April 2024
Warning nuisance bikers ‘could pollute drinking water’

A water firm has warned of the “worrying” and “heart-breaking” pollution bikers could cause by continuing to ride near springs and streams.

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Commuters faced delays amid railway power fault

17 April 2024
Commuters faced delays amid railway power fault

Frustrated passengers commuting from work were facing long delays after a power failure brought railway services to a halt.

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