Creating more sites for Gypsies and travellers is "better for all involved", council officials have said. Wiltshire Council has launched a consultation to find 128 new pitches and seven new sites in the county by 2038. Cabinet Member strategic planning Nick Botterill said: "I'm not saying it's easy in all...

'More sites needed for Gypsies and travellers'

A developer which was refused permission to build 48 new homes in a Leicestershire village has lodged an appeal against the decision. Church Farm Billesdon Ltd had its planning application to build the new homes in Gaulby Road, Billesdon, refused in May by Harborough district councillors, who branded the development “harmful”.

Developer lodges appeal after 48 home plan refused

Upsall House in Nunthorpe closed after being rated inadequate a second time in 2022.

Care facility to be replaced by detached homes

A disabled man who had to be carried down the side of his flat block after the lift broke has said he is now "stuck" in his new council flat too, because it is not accessible. Nathan Rollinson, 33, was rescued by emergency services and then treated in hospital when he fell out of his wheelchair after the lift broke in June.

Disabled man 'stuck' again in new inaccessible flat

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

The dive was part of a six-week summer campaign to remind people about the dangers of open water.

Dangerous items found in underwater search

Two motorcyclists who died in a crash near a Derbyshire town have been named by police. Derbyshire Police were called to the A6 near Tom Thorn between Buxton and Dove Holes at about 10:18 BST on Sunday to reports of a crash involving two motorbikes and a car. On Monday,...

Police name two motorcyclists killed in crash

The developer says a "significant proportion" of the new properties would be affordable homes.

Up to 400 homes planned for edge of town

Officers investigating the crash are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.

Biker who died in crash 'will be hugely missed'

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward in their search for the three suspects.

18-year-old stabbed by three suspects on bicycles

Plans have been submitted to demolish parts of a shopping centre and replace it with a retail, commercial and leisure complex. The scheme would see up to 762 homes being built on the site of The Meadows, Chelmsford, if approved. Developer Dominus said it would "breathe new life" into the...

Shopping centre could be demolished for 762 homes

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Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
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Two 12-year-old boys have become the youngest people to be convicted in connection with the nationwide public disorder. One of the boys admitted throwing a missile at a police van as he pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder during two separate incidents in Manchester.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group that gathered outside a Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester on 31 July.Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how he was filmed by police “kicking the front window of a vape shop” and was seen kicking a bus.The other 12-year-old youth admitted a charge...

Two boys, both aged 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

The superyacht disaster dominates Wednesday's front pages as do images of the King visiting Southport.

'Could anyone still be alive?' on yacht and PM's warning on unions

Previous Home Office plans would have seen the hotel used by migrants

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

West Berkshire Council's deputy leader Denise Gaines says it is a “very bitter pill to swallow”.

Council told to build 1,300 more homes than planned

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

A biker who died following a crash near Wick last week has been named by police. Peter Davies, 61, from Wick, was riding a Ducati motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van on the A882 at about 19:50 on Tuesday. Sgt Calum Macaulay said:...

Police name biker killed in crash with van

The survey monitors the river's health as well as fish stock levels for anglers.

More than 600 fish found during river survey

In 1961, Ms Colvin began tutoring out of her basement. Her initiative grew into a worldwide literacy movement.

Homes refused due to 'poor access to services'

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