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Tawny owl trapped in wood-burner was 'furious'

10 February 2023
Tawny owl trapped in wood-burner was 'furious'

A homeowner who heard 'clicking' coming from their wood-burner was surprised to find a feathery visitor had paid them a visit.

Escaped budgie finds new home

10 February 2023
Escaped budgie finds new home

A budgie has been adopted into a new home after a failed appeal to find his owners.

Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

10 February 2023
Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

A shopping centre that was due to go under the hammer at an auction, amid fears it would be replaced with housing, has been sold to a mystery buyer.

Dog dies after eating poisoned meat in public park

09 February 2023
Dog dies after eating poisoned meat in public park

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant after a beloved family pet died from eating poisoned chicken.

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Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

09 February 2023
Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

A dad fears for his children's safety due to delivery drivers and riders using pedestrian-only zones, as a council considers installing bollards.

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Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

07 February 2023
Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

A gym where Team GB Olympic weightlifters trained is undergoing a refit and will be "for everyone" when it reopens.

Open water swim ban at country park

07 February 2023
Open water swim ban at country park

Open water swimming and unauthorised car meets are among a list of activities to be banned under a new public space protection order.

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Makeover of children's play areas continues

07 February 2023
Makeover of children's play areas continues

A second play area is receiving a facelift as part of a programme of improvements across a town's parks.

M&Co to close all 170 stores

06 February 2023
M&Co to close all 170 stores

M&Co has announced the closure of all of its stores after going into administration in December.

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Nitrous oxide ban proposal welcomed by community litter-pickers

04 February 2023
Nitrous oxide ban proposal welcomed by community litter-pickers

A total ban on the sale of nitrous oxide is being welcomed by volunteers who spend hours cleaning them from our streets.

Hole finally fixed after 10 weeks

02 February 2023
Hole finally fixed after 10 weeks

A large hole which appeared in a pavement has finally been fixed - but it's been a long wait.

Fears shopping centre could become houses

02 February 2023
Fears shopping centre could become houses

Villagers are preparing to fight to save their local shopping centre.

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Fears cat shaver on prowl as moggies return minus fur

01 February 2023
Fears cat shaver on prowl as moggies return minus fur

Pet owners are keeping their cats inside after a spate of mystery shavings in the area that have seen them return home with bald patches.

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Safety fears after hole opens up in pavement

31 January 2023
Safety fears after hole opens up in pavement

A large hole in a pavement and a water leak have led to fears for the safety of pedestrians trying to negotiate a main road.

Grave-robbing fox leaves 4ft python in family's garden

31 January 2023
Grave-robbing fox leaves 4ft python in family's garden

A mum has described how her family were terrified after waking up to find a 4ft python in their back garden.

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'I don't know what would have happened if they weren't there'

28 January 2023
'I don't know what would have happened if they weren't there'

An emotional son has thanked three teenagers who came to the rescue of his dad, aged 81, when he collapsed on his way to the shops.

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First look inside revamped McDonald's with new drive-thru

27 January 2023
First look inside revamped McDonald's with new drive-thru

A branch of the fast food giant has finally reopened after an extensive refurbishment that was delayed by several weeks.

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'Danger' road outside school made one-way

27 January 2023
'Danger' road outside school made one-way

A one-way system has finally been introduced on a notoriously dangerous school road.

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'There's never anything on the shelves, we're heading elsewhere'

26 January 2023
'There's never anything on the shelves, we're heading elsewhere'

Angry shoppers are deserting their main supermarket in their droves after becoming increasingly frustrated at empty shelves and a lack of open tills.

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More rush hour delays as ticket machine remains out of action

24 January 2023
More rush hour delays as ticket machine remains out of action

Frustrated commuters faced another day of rush hour delays after a railway station's only ticket machine was not fixed for a fourth day running.

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