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Watch as dad celebrates son’s first goal since finishing cancer treatment

This is the tear-jerking moment a dad ran onto a pitch to celebrate his young son scoring a goal in his first match since finishing cancer treatment.

Greggs stores forced to close as technical issue halts payments

Greggs stores forced to close as technical issue halts payments

Greggs stores across the UK have been hit by technical issues preventing them from accepting payments, forcing some to close.

Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries and contactless payments

16 March 2024

Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries and contactless payments

16 March 2024

Sainsbury’s has said it is experiencing “technical issues” meaning it will not be able to fulfil the “vast majority” of online grocery deliveries.

Fast-paced musical based on American outlaws features wonderful songs and funny moments – review

13 March 2024

Fast-paced musical based on American outlaws features wonderful songs and funny moments – review

13 March 2024

This is a show that starts with a bang as we are immediately faced with a shootout that sees America’s most wanted couple finally meeting their fate.

Landlady shares concerns for pub’s future due to persistent flooding on village road

11 March 2024

Landlady shares concerns for pub’s future due to persistent flooding on village road

11 March 2024

The landlady of an 18th century pub says it may be forced to close due to persistent flooding.

20-year-old stopped by police confessed to having Class B drug on him

10 March 2024

20-year-old stopped by police confessed to having Class B drug on him

10 March 2024

A 20-year-old who was stopped by police admitted to having cannabis on him.

Man took gin out of shop he was banned from without paying for it

09 March 2024

Man took gin out of shop he was banned from without paying for it

09 March 2024

A resident who was banned from his local shop thought it would be okay to go back in – and left with a bottle of gin he did not pay for.

37-year-old sentenced after punching woman in face during argument

37-year-old sentenced after punching woman in face during argument

A 37-year-old who punched a woman – causing bruising to her face – has been sentenced.

Shoplifter fined after being caught stealing whiskey at supermarket

Shoplifter fined after being caught stealing whiskey at supermarket

“Not an accomplished thief” were the words a solicitor used to describe his client who was caught stealing two bottles of whiskey.

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of man in 80s

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of man in 80s

A man in his 20s accused of attempting to murder a man in his 80s has appeared in court.

Man to face trial after denying ten sexual offences against a child

Man to face trial after denying ten sexual offences against a child

A man denied ten sexual offences against a child when he appeared at Crown Court today.

41-year-old had £100 of cocaine before spitting in police van, kicking officer and smearing blood in cell

41-year-old had £100 of cocaine before spitting in police van, kicking officer and smearing blood in cell

Police who saw a 41-year-old lingering by the house of a “well-known drug dealer” had £100 worth of cocaine on him.

‘I wasn’t causing a problem, but I did say f**k off,’ says man in court

‘I wasn’t causing a problem, but I did say f**k off,’ says man in court

“F**k off mate you will break my shoulder you p****k” were the words of a 38-year-old who shouted at a police officer while being arrested.

36-year-old banned from drinking in town centre caught consuming cider at bus stop

36-year-old banned from drinking in town centre caught consuming cider at bus stop

An alcoholic who was banned from drinking in town centre this year was seen downing a can of cider at the bus station.

Drug-driver was 16 times limit when swerving on main road

Drug-driver was 16 times limit when swerving on main road

A 49-year-old who was weaving in the road was 16 times the drug-drive limit.

Duo had drugs in car and were travelling at 120mph

Duo had drugs in car and were travelling at 120mph

A 27-year-old clocked driving at 120mph and swerving in the road also had drugs on him.

Hospital bucks national trend by revealing positive maternity survey results

Hospital bucks national trend by revealing positive maternity survey results

A recent survey at a town hospital has highlighted positive feedback for the maternity unit.

Oddfellows offers support for befriending in the community

Oddfellows offers support for befriending in the community

A town’s befriending group is encouraging older people to come along and have a bit of fun.

Students were pitch perfect at school’s vocal night

Students were pitch perfect at school’s vocal night

Students showcased their talent at a vocal night held in a town’s high school

Teen drink-driver drove 150 metres down road before being caught

Teen drink-driver drove 150 metres down road before being caught