Youngsters were granted a taste at secondary school life at a recent open day.
A man denies refusing to stop a vehicle for police with drugs in his bloodstream.
A 77-year-old man denies eight charges of sexual crimes.
A disqualified driver had drugs in his system as he led police on a high-speed chase through residential streets.
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A homeless man went on a shoplifting spree to fund his drug habit following the end of a relationship and death of his dog.
A paedophile has avoided prison because his rehabilitation was branded a greater priority.
Grabbing a man by the throat during a row over drugs money has seen a teenager warned to stay out of trouble.
A driver has died after his vehicle entered a river yesterday.
Former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
A 72-year-old farmer denies charges of driving a tractor dangerously and threatening a member of the public with a bladed article.
A painter and decorator challenged his neighbour to a fight and punched a police officer as he struggled to cope with a family tragedy.
In days gone past punishment for crimes that today we would consider to be not very serious were brutal.
A town centre could soon have a safe space and public information zone.
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A daring mum raised cash to support two hospitals - after abseiling from the top of Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.
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A village shop is set for new ownership.
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A popular Pumpkin Festival has been scaled down - due to a severe weather warning.
Live sports on a big screen, a food safari and plenty of Christmas cheer are among a business group’s plans for the town centre.
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The restaurant business is a competitive market, and in the battle for cash in tills there always seems be a new fad to get bums on seats.
Police have begun a new crackdown on town centre anti-social behaviour - warning troublemakers they will be banned if they fail to comply.
A new app to boost business and let shoppers know about the latest offers and events is in the pipeline.
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