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Man denies causing death of retired dental surgeon by dangerous driving
An Albanian national will face trial after denying he killed a “respected and loved” great-grandad by dangerous driving following a hit and run crash.
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Footage shows armed police at shopping centre after ‘attempted bank robbery’
Dramatic footage shows armed police at a busy shopping centre following reports of an attempted bank robbery.
‘I feel like I’ve lost part of myself’: Brother’s heartbreak after search ends in tragedy
The brother of a popular young man found dead after going missing has spoken of his devastation, saying he feels he has “lost a part of myself”.
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Arson charge after BMW and home ‘engulfed in flames’
A 35-year-old has been charged with arson after doorbell footage caught the moment a car went up in flames.
Neurodivergent events planner wins £12k payout after being told 'get back in your box'
A woman with dyslexia and “rejection sensitivity” has recieved a payout after claims of workplace discrimination were heard at a tribunal.
Murder arrest as man dies in suspected stabbing at home
A murder investigation has been launched and a man arrested after another man died following a suspected stabbing.
Cash-strapped council sells shopping centre for £1.5m in ‘rollercoaster deal’
A local authority has offloaded a shopping centre from its books in a deal worth more than £1.5million.
Border staff in court accused of ‘stealing from small boats migrants’
A group of border officials accused of stealing from people arriving in the UK on small boats have appeared in court.
Lorry access plan for asbestos factory redevelopment described as ‘necessary evil’
Plans for a permanent one-way system are set to be approved despite fears it will turn a village into a “racetrack for heavy industrial lorries”.
‘Hear ye, hear ye!’: Auditions to find a town crier
Tryouts are set to be held to select a town crier for a new month-long culture and history festival.
‘Postnatal depression made my weight spiral’: How mum shed 112Ibs
A mum who once avoided leaving the house says confronting her emotional relationship with food helped her lose eight stone.
Traders' anger as historic street blocked by scaffolding ‘without warning’
Struggling traders who say scaffolding was put up outside their shops without warning are scared it will lead to a loss in footfall.
‘I feel tearful - it’s such a loss’: Sadness as gift shop to close
Customers have expressed their sadness after the boss of a high street gift shop announced it will be closing later this year.
Long-awaited garden centre mini golf to open this weekend
An Aztec-themed mini golf course will be opening at a garden centre this weekend.
Long delays after crash between car and lorry
Drivers faced long delays this morning after a crash involving a car and a lorry.
Two men arrested after guns stolen from shop
Police have launched an investigation after licensed firearms were stolen.
‘He gritted his teeth and grabbed my throat – I thought he’d never let go’
A mum-of-three strangled by her “evil” former fiancé until she was left gasping for breath says she feared he would never let go.
‘I have a money-making scheme for Rachel Reeves - the quack tax’
Our columnist discusses how Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been scratching around for extra cash for the public coffers since taking office in 2024…
Pictures reveal adorable baby gorilla born at Kent animal park
Keepers are celebrating the birth of a baby gorilla born at a Kent wildlife sanctuary who is now ready to meet the public.
Investigation launched after car crashed into shop
Police officers are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a car reversed into the front of a shop.