In Depth

‘These are just kids who have had a really bad start in life’

A children’s home provider is trying to combat misconceptions and myths about its homes as it faces opposition from some local villagers.

Traders face ‘constant battle’ to survive – as figures reveal a significant decline in town footfall

How do traders survive in the modern day? Bridie Short explores the challenges facing our high streets in a special report…

‘We are ready to help, not just ask for help’

Families who sought sanctuary from war have been inspired to help those back in Ukraine by the welcome they received here.

Murderer still at large after 15 years

It is 15 years today since a man was found brutally murdered at his home.

Squeeze drummer swaps the chart for art with portraits of his famous friends

Mum to mark five years of beating cancer with event to raise funds and awareness

Windsurfer left fearing for his life after accident: ‘Something serious is waiting to happen - this is deadly’

An experienced windsurfer has called for tighter safety measures at a popular watersports venue after an incident which left him fearing for his life.

The scandal of the Soviet spy and the local MP

A relationship between a local MP and a Soviet spy has come to light as part of a ‘neglected’ 1960s scandal.

Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations

Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town

Village shops vital to communities, say couple opening second store

Why leaders say town centre roadworks chaos is ‘worth it’

Exciting Second World War discoveries spark hope for more history

Life saving club celebrates 50 years of volunteer service

Grace under fire - gymnast’s Ukraine return to compete in warzone

‘To one day see that positive test is what keeps us going’

What it’s like to stay the night at historic lighthouse

When is it a crime?

Record £250k race day to be followed by concert and beer festival for course’s centenary celebrations

Airfield's D-Day tribute honouring heroes and heritage

‘To be doing something now in my late 50s that I always wanted to do is a dream come true’

‘It is an amazing privilege as you get to speak to people at the most personal moments of their lives’

‘My husband made plans for the future - he believed that he would return’

‘I’m invested in every square inch, it’s my legacy piece — I can’t ever see me leaving the Bomber Command Centre’

TV true crime show to explore county detective’s ‘challenging’ murder case

Meet the bikers all fired up to help the NHS

Podcast duo jet in from New York to discuss vicar’s love of Jethro Tull

‘I tiptoed through the tulips to join the flower parade volunteers’

‘Kylie Minogue would play me in a film as she is the same height - we could share dresses’

‘Our police officers work 24/7 to deliver the best service they can and we mustn’t forget that when we’re talking about funding’

The vital lifeline that tackles loneliness and offers a support network

‘Our lives are turned upside down but we love it!’ International cat show couple know what it takes to put on purrrfect event

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