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Disruption expected along busy bypass again as works to start

A temporary speed limit and lane closures are set for a busy bypass only weeks after it had closed for emergency gas repairs.

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

A developer has peeled back the curtain and show us inside one of its landmark town centre projects as it marks five years of regeneration efforts.

Council meeting stopped half way through after deputy mayor taken ill

Proceedings were adjourned at a full council meeting when a councillor became unwell and an ambulance was called.

‘Vile’ predator jailed for historic sexual abuse of children

An 82-year-old man who committed several sexual offences against children, spanning decades, has been jailed.

Reform chairman’s flag ‘true allegiance’ comments cause controversy at church event

Comments made by a Reform party member suggesting anyone “intimidated” by flags on lampposts could have allegiances “elsewhere” received pushback.

Long delays on major route after car fire

There are delays on a major route after a car fire.

Dad died suddenly one week before his daughter’s wedding in Spain

Tributes have been paid to a well-respected taxi company boss who died suddenly a week before his daughter’s dream wedding in Spain.

KCC member: ‘Why I decided to quit Reform UK’

A county councillor has lifted the lid on her decision to leave Reform UK just 16 months after being elected.

‘Love you forever’: Tributes left at railway bridge after man’s death

Football shirts and flowers have been left at a town railway station for a man who died after being hit by a train.

Top coffee chain moves into supermarket

A high street coffee chain has opened a new branch inside a supermarket, replacing an existing café at the site.

Thugs jailed after man stabbed in violent robbery and left ‘fighting for life’

Two men involved in a robbery, which ended with a man being flown to the hospital for life-saving treatment, have been sentenced.

Predator has ‘lenient’ sentence increased after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on child

A 35-year-old man who sexually assaulted a young girl after plying her with alcohol and drugs has had his sentence increased.

Facelift planned for shopping centre entrance as plans to stack 24 flats ‘on top’ emerge

A town’s high street could be in for a minor makeover as part of plans to build new homes on top of part of a shopping mall.

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Families on a budget can enjoy outdoor trails, autumnal crafts, scary films and more, all for less than £5.

Riverside pub shuts for major £335k revamp as part of ‘Two Door Pub’ concept

Customers of a riverside pub will be getting two for the price of one when it reopens with plans for both a locals’ bar and a family lounge.

‘Our high street is plagued by drug addicts and drunks - but nothing is ever done’

Worried residents have expressed fears over the safety of their high street after reports of “repeat” break-ins and rowdy behaviour.

Candlelit concerts to bring music of Queen and Hans Zimmer to life

Fans can hear rock hits and film scores performed by a string ensemble in the glow of thousands of candles.

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

A gambling-addict who swindled her local authority employers out of huge sums of cash while in charge of housing benefit payments has avoided jail.

Major health care provider to close HQ for nearly two months

The headquarters of a health care provider is to shut temporarily for works, forcing thousands of patients to go elsewhere for services.

Man taken to hospital after being ‘punched’ by unknown attacker

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly punched by another man as he walked down a high street.

New swimming pool and major homes works among latest applications

Plans submitted to a council include upgrades to a leisure centre’s gym facilities and the construction of a pool at an historic farm property.

Man charged after teacher injured in suspected acid attack at pub

A 22-year-old is due in court after an assistant head teacher was injured in a suspected acid attack in a pub garden.

Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand

An NHS trust which has been ordered to make significant improvements has changed its name as it hopes to better help people access support.

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Disruption expected along busy bypass again as works to start

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

Council meeting stopped half way through after deputy mayor taken ill

‘Vile’ predator jailed for historic sexual abuse of children

Reform chairman’s flag ‘true allegiance’ comments cause controversy at church event

Long delays on major route after car fire

Dad died suddenly one week before his daughter’s wedding in Spain

KCC member: ‘Why I decided to quit Reform UK’

‘Love you forever’: Tributes left at railway bridge after man’s death

Top coffee chain moves into supermarket

Thugs jailed after man stabbed in violent robbery and left ‘fighting for life’

Predator has ‘lenient’ sentence increased after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on child

Facelift planned for shopping centre entrance as plans to stack 24 flats ‘on top’ emerge

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Riverside pub shuts for major £335k revamp as part of ‘Two Door Pub’ concept

‘Our high street is plagued by drug addicts and drunks - but nothing is ever done’

Candlelit concerts to bring music of Queen and Hans Zimmer to life

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

Major health care provider to close HQ for nearly two months

Man taken to hospital after being ‘punched’ by unknown attacker

New swimming pool and major homes works among latest applications

Man charged after teacher injured in suspected acid attack at pub

Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand

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