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Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

How do traders survive in the modern day? Bridie Short explores the challenges facing our high streets in a special report…


‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

Families who sought sanctuary from war have been inspired to help those back in Ukraine by the welcome they received here.


Murderer still at large after 15 years

Murderer still at large after 15 years

Murderer still at large after 15 years

It is 15 years today since a man was found brutally murdered at his home.


Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

From touring to drawing, skilled drummer Gilson Lavis has an artistic talent for sketching black and white portraits of famous friends.


Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

A mum-of-two who came through major cancer surgery is marking a milestone in her recovery with an event to give back to the charity that helped her.


Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

An experienced windsurfer has called for tighter safety measures at a popular watersports venue after an incident which left him fearing for his life.


The scandal of the Soviet spy and the local MP

The scandal of the Soviet spy and the local MP

The scandal of the Soviet spy and the local MP

A relationship between a local MP and a Soviet spy has come to light as part of a ‘neglected’ 1960s scandal.


Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations

Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations

Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations

A business has celebrated five years of crafting luxury Volkswagen campervans.

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Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town

Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town

Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town

A paranormal investigator wants to hear from people with spooky stories and unearth the area’s haunted hotspots.


Village shops vital to communities, say couple opening second store

Village shops vital to communities, say couple opening second store

Village shops vital to communities, say couple opening second store

Village shops are the cornerstone of community spirit and wellbeing, say a pair preparing to open their second store.


Why leaders say town centre roadworks chaos is ‘worth it’

Why leaders say town centre roadworks chaos is ‘worth it’

Why leaders say town centre roadworks chaos is ‘worth it’

Council leaders say they understand public frustration over roadworks but have defended their necessity and the improvements they will make.

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Exciting Second World War discoveries spark hope for more history

Exciting Second World War discoveries spark hope for more history

Exciting Second World War discoveries spark hope for more history

A dig at a key Second World War site uncovered numerous historic items in days, including ammunition, tags, and coins.


Life saving club celebrates 50 years of volunteer service

Life saving club celebrates 50 years of volunteer service

Life saving club celebrates 50 years of volunteer service

A volunteer-run club that has trained hundreds in life saving has celebrated its 50th anniversary with an awards ceremony.


Grace under fire - gymnast’s Ukraine return to compete in warzone

Grace under fire - gymnast’s Ukraine return to compete in warzone

Grace under fire - gymnast’s Ukraine return to compete in warzone

A talented gymnast who came to the county to escape the Russian invasion describes a memorable return to Ukraine to compete for wartorn Kharkiv.


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