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Punny residents asked to name a council’s new refuse vehicles have made the shortlist with monikers such as Bruce Spring Clean and Meryl Sweep.
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Furious campaigners have attacked plans to parade camels through a Kent village in a bid to raise aid for worthy causes.
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Traders fear they will struggle to survive if “crazy” plans to hike parking charges by up to £2.10 an hour are given the green light.
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A dad-of-two has been banned from seeing his brother after injuring his sibling in a “play fight gone wrong”.
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A bid by a live-music venue to stay open later has been backed by some residents – but others say drunk customers cause a “public nuisance”.
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A burglar who tried to steal art off the walls of The Libertines’ hotel claimed lead singer Pete Doherty gave him permission to come and go.
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Council bosses are considering upping fines for littering, with one district already raising the maximum penalty to £500.
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Looking back on 35 years on the high street, the owner of an electrical shop has recalled how terrible weather gave his business an early boost.
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A community will fight the scourge of hideous graffiti by splashing skilled artwork over walls in a market town.
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Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.
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Suspect, 38, accused of ram-raiding newsagent for cigarettes
Police and firefighters were called after a derelict caravan went up in flames in a town centre.
An actor best known for his iconic performances as Doctor Who has made a surprise visit to a quaint breakfast cafe.
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A cannabis farm has been uncovered by police after officers were called to reports of a burglary on an industrial estate.
A council has backed plans for almost 100 homes on land the size of almost five football pitches despite its fears over infrastructure.
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A shopper died despite the best efforts of staff and paramedics after collapsing inside a Sainsbury’s store.
Pop-rock group Scouting for Girls, known for She’s So Lovely and Heartbeat, have been announced as headliners at a popular food and drink festival.
The A2 is closed in both directions following a “serious collision”, with drivers being advised to use alternate routes.
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a car crash which left one man in hospital.
Police have found a body in the search for a 17-year-old girl who had been missing since yesterday.
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