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Reform councillors in Durham County have made commitments to work with local authority staff, despite previous warnings about drastic decisions and redundancies. The party's leading figures, Andrew Husband and Darren Grimes, met with council chief executive John Hewitt to discuss potential collaborations over the next four years. As
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A "devastated" community in Bredfield is pushing back against Suffolk Highways over its U-turn in favour of plans for an industrial estate, citing concerns over road safety and the councillor's alleged failure to follow formal processes. The plans, which were initially refused by East Suffolk Council
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A recent inquest into the death of 91-year-old Doreen Turner has highlighted the need for improved road safety features in the area. Turner drowned after her car drove into a canal in Chichester, west Sussex, with the coroner concluding that the lack of road safety features contributed to the tragic
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David Chester, 57, a devoted family man and businessman, lost his life in a blaze at a former RAF base while attempting to assist firefighters. His family has released a statement, praising Chester as a hero who always put others before himself. The tragedy claimed the lives of two firefighters,
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The family of Dave Chester, a 57-year-old father and businessman, have paid tribute to him as a hero who died while helping firefighters tackle a huge blaze at a former RAF base in Bicester. Chester, who was working at Bicester Motion when the blaze broke out, lost his life alongside
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A vacant care home in Rhos on Sea could be rebuilt, offering 50 ensuite bedrooms for elderly residents, according to a planning application submitted to Conwy County Council. Firtree Healthcare Limited, led by lan Khanijau, has applied to demolish the existing property and construct a new purpose-built care home with
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A devastating fire at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base, has resulted in the loss of two firefighters and a member of the public, with two further firefighters suffering serious injuries. The incident has been met with an outpouring of tributes and support from the community, with members of the
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Dublin Airport's operator, DAA, has gifted a 20-acre field worth €1 million to Fingal County Council for €10. The land, located near the airport in North Co. Dublin, was previously used as a buffer zone for the airport's new North Runway. As part of the planning
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Tributes have been left at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire where a devastating fire claimed the lives of two firefighters and a member of the public. The blaze at Bicester Motion occurred on Thursday evening, prompting a major response from emergency services. Ten fire and rescue crews were called
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A devastating fire at a former RAF base in Bicester has claimed the lives of two firefighters and a member of the public, with two further firefighters suffering serious injuries. The inferno, which prompted a major response and warnings for local residents to stay indoors, has left the community in
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The Devon County Show, one of the UK's premier agricultural events, has kicked off with Devon County Council making a significant presence, highlighting various community initiatives. On Friday, May 16, the council's stand was awarded Devon Agricultural Association's Silver Award in the 'Most
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The Surrey Hills National Landscape has become easier to access, thanks to the expansion of Surrey County Council's on-demand bus service, Surrey Connect. Beloved locations such as Leith Hill can now be reached without a car, making the county's protected landscape more accessible. The service allows
