Death threats, assaults and abuse: The 'hidden' violence facing local councillors
"One person came up to me and said ‘I hope you die a horrible death’ over a planning application"
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Stay away warning as hazardous asbestos removal starts in Paignton
Attempting to enter the building or access the site poses a serious and potentially life-threatening risk
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Homes, jobs and economy could be under threat if Derbyshire A38 junction scheme cancelled
'A38 junction scheme is about far more than traffic', according to the county council
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Opening date eyed up for new Derby pub at old furniture shop
Landlord Alan Shepherd says he can't wait to get punters in
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Derby secondary school must make 'significant improvement' following Ofsted inspection
Several areas at the Sinfin school are below expected standards
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Hit-and-run e-biker flees Stoke-on-Trent crash
Their pillion passenger is in Royal Stoke
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Sex beast rapes woman after drinking in Stoke-on-Trent park
Dylan Jepson has admitted TWENTY-FIVE offences - and been convicted of rape
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Denise Coates donates £5.3m in 10 years to 2,680 low-income university students
Her foundation helps students from lower-income backgrounds
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Staffordshire dad owed £3.2k child maintenance - despite spending £974 in pubs
He has also splashed out £419 on takeaways
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NHS warns of 'significant' impact as Somerset village braces for 3,441 new residents
Health bosses say existing GP surgeries are already at or beyond capacity
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Outrage in England's smallest city as 'crucial' car park suddenly closes
Landowners acknowledge "a number of local events have relied on the parking arrangements"
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Bereaved Bath parents 'shocked' by collapse of charity that helped them during 'horrendous' grief
Poppy is remembered by her dad as a bubbly, creative and popular girl who loved to paint
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Cornwall planning: 48 affordable homes but locals don't want them
The parish council has 'grave concerns' regarding several issues
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Angry residents unite against massive 55m geothermal plant near Truro
The company behind plans for a 55m drilling rig says it is committed to protecting the local environment and minimising the impact of the development. Neighbours aren't at all happy.
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Tip-off from within UDA almost led to IRA digger bomb attack on Adair at shebeen
Ex-Provo said the terror group had several plans to take out ‘Mad Dog’
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Man accused over Stewartstown Road rioting to be released on bail, judge rules
Based on his mother's assurances, Mr Justice McAlinden granted bail in what he described as an exceptional case
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Verdict on controversial Leicestershire car wash plans after 140 objections
An Age UK centre nearby said the patients need a peaceful and calm environment
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Victory at last for Glen Parva residents over concerns prisoners ‘can see into their bedrooms’
Long-running safety concerns have been voiced by residents about HMP Fosse Way on their doorstep
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Multiple bronze memorial plaques stolen from Loughborough Crematorium
The crematorium is in the process of contacting families affected by the incident
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New nature reserve bridge set to open three years after closure of old crossing
The aim is to have the bridge up and open to walkers this autumn
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Murderer Jack Preston phoned girlfriend before dialling 999 after shooting Coel Tainton
'Only two people know what really happened and one of them is dead'
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Day of Nottingham traffic chaos looms during Goose Fair and Robin Hood Half Marathon
City council officials have pledged to 'keep the city running', but Nottingham's tram operator has said the city could be brought to 'a standstill'
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