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Derbyshire County Council's recent decision to close eight authority-run care homes and five dementia day centres has left many residents and their families worried about their future care. The closure of Thomas Fields, a care home in Buxton, has been particularly contentious, with some residents and their families
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Warwickshire County Council has joined the wider rail industry in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, which began with the Stockton and Darlington Railway. At the same time, the council marked the 12th anniversary of the reopening of Stratford Parkway Station, a strategic transport hub that has been
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As Warwickshire County Council marks two significant milestones in railway history, the central location of Bedworth Station has played a crucial role in connecting residents to employment, retail, and leisure opportunities. With annual footfall averaging nearly 55,000 passengers over the past two years, the station's reopening in
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A new bin sticker campaign is set to kick off in Lichfield and Tamworth, aiming to encourage residents to recycle more by reminding them to sort out common recyclable items from their black waste bins. The initiative is part of a wider effort by Staffordshire County Council, supported by local
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Derbyshire County Council's former Conservative administration had agreed to sell eight care homes, but the incoming Reform UK administration has reversed the decision. The unions and opposition parties had expressed concerns that the sell-off would negatively impact the most vulnerable residents and increase costs. The council had argued
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Cambridgeshire County Council, which funded the care home where a man was given the wrong amount of medication and experienced pressure sores, has acknowledged shortcomings in the service provided to the family. The care home, which was arranged and funded by the council, accepted there were errors in the medication
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Reform UK has achieved a major upset in the local elections, securing 23 seats on Warwickshire County Council, just six short of a majority, after beginning with none. The party's leader, Rob Howard, has been elected as the group leader, while George Finch will serve as deputy leader.
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The life-size coastal schooner at the heart of Saundersfoot's harbour is facing a new challenge, as a planning application seeks to transform the structure into a rum-themed bar with a pirate ship-style drinks terrace. The move has been met with fierce opposition from local residents and officials, who
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The Digital Spaces programme, a partnership between the Arts Council England, BFI, and the National Lottery, has launched a virtual reality tour for libraries in Mansfield, Worksop, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Beeston. The tour will feature six VR experiences, including Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway, The Philharmonia's Lark
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Reform UK has made a significant impact in Lancashire's local elections, ousting the Conservatives after eight years in charge. County Cllr Stephen Atkinson, the new Reform UK leader-elect, has expressed his commitment to making a difference in the county, citing the party's electoral mandate to deliver
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Reform UK achieved a monumental success at the county ballot, securing 25 of the 55 seats and becoming the dominant party in the council despite previously having no representation. The party elected Daniel Harrison as its leader, and Joseph Boam as its deputy leader, marking a significant shift in power
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Reform UK, a centre-right UK political party, has made significant strides in the recent local election in Worcestershire, securing 27 out of 57 seats on the county council. This impressive result has catapulted them to the position of the largest party on the council, with Joanne Monk, a seasoned politician
