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Struggling town could be in for new beginnings as campaigners fight for improvements

'Everyone has to come together if we want a better future for our town'

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Home Office insists it will close every asylum seeker hotel after County Council demands timeline

By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service The Government’s Home Office has insisted it will close every single asylum seeker hotel after Derbyshire County Council has called for a clear timeli...

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Local reporter ‘shocked’ over picture of his face on punchbag at UK town hall

Joe McCann of the Melksham News was tipped off by a contact about the image and raised issue at council meetingA local newspaper journalist has said he was “shocked” after a picture of his face was pr...

‘We are the forgotten little town’: will disenchantment in Denton leave it ripe for Reform?

With Gorton split between Labour and Greens, division creates opportunity for Farage’s party in other side of constituency facing byelectionIf you’re unsure whether you’ve crossed the border from Manc...

Reporter confronts Melksham councillors over punchbag bearing his face found in town hall – video

The journalist Joe McCann brought a photograph of the punchbag bearing his image to a council meeting in the Wiltshire town of Melksham, demanding an explanation. One councillor apologised 'unreserved...

Addict stole £340,000 from family to fund cocaine and gambling problems

His partner's pensioner parents might now have to sell their home of 40 years

Former police station could be demolished to make way for new Starbucks drive-thru

The jobs-boosting development could create around 20 new positions

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Mercury Prize to return to Newcastle for 2026

It will return to the Utilita Arena on October 22 The post Mercury Prize to return to Newcastle for 2026 appeared first on NME.

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My bagpipes dream landed me thousands of followers. A rare chronic illness left me unable to play

Katie Robertson went back and forth to her GP and local hospital before being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome.

Train services to be disrupted for four weekends due to 'vital' works - full list of affected dates

Passengers travelling on services between Nottingham and Derby have been advised to check timetables before they travel

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Norfolk council leader pulls out of long-awaited devolution deal over election U-turn

Kay Mason Billig accuses Steve Reed of forcing council to agree to poll delay in return for extra funding and powers• What made ministers think they could delay local elections?A Norfolk council leade...

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Dispersal order put into place in Long Eaton Town Centre

A dispersal order has been put in place for Long Eaton Town Centre following increased reports of anti-social behaviour. The Section 34 notice was approved to run from 4:10pm on Tuesday 17th February...

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Nancy Guthrie's family cleared as possible suspects, with search in its third week

Local police say the missing woman's relatives are victims - and "to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel".

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Derbyshire County Council calls for timeline on plans for asylum seeker hotel closure

By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council has agreed to call upon MPs to demand a clear timeline on the Government’s plans to shut down its controversial asylum seeke...

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English councils face ‘race against time’ to arrange elections, leaders say

Government drops plan to delay May ballots for 30 councils undergoing reorganisation, leaving 11 weeks to prepareCouncils are experiencing “whiplash” and face an “unnecessary race against time” to org...

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UK politics: Government abandons plans to delay 30 local council elections in May – as it happened

The government was warned by its lawyers that such a move could be illegal as it pledges an additional £63m to help councils with reorganisationIn his Q&A with journalists, Keir Starmer was also asked...

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‘Tehran’ producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season: “A moment of great sorrow”

The production company Eden founded has been quick to quash "unfounded" rumours her death was connected to Iranian agents The post ‘Tehran’ producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while fi...

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Lloyds investigating after using staff’s bank account data in pay talks

CEO Charlie Nunn tells employees that issue ‘created some concern’ but insisted ‘we definitely have listened to it’Business live – latest updatesThe boss of Lloyds Banking Group has told staff that it...