A Sea Scout volunteer who committed 29 sexual offences against three boys has been jailed for nine years. Martin Daniels, 66, of Manor Farm, North Walsham, Norfolk, admitted carrying out the offences between 1980 and 1991 against the boys who …
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People will soon be able to visit what is believed to be the world's first purpose-built prisoner of war camp dating from the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France. The Norman Cross Camp just south of Peterborough housed about 7,000 …
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A community group is hoping to raise money to refurbish and reopen a 16th Century village tavern. The Brockweir Inn Community Benefit Society (BICBS) purchased the pub in the Gloucestershire Wye Valley in December 2024 after 395 founder members invested …
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According to The i Paper, Sir Tony Blair has blown a hole in Labour's net-zero plans with his criticism of current approaches to tackling climate change. The Daily Telegraph calls it a "significant intervention". A Labour source quoted by The …
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A drug dealer who "battered" two teenagers he recruited to work for him has been jailed for seven years. Connor Deans, 30, of Raymond Street, Bradford, was caught on camera slapping the 18-year-olds after the car he had provided for …
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A pilot to detect lung cancer early in Leicestershire has led to 247 chest X-rays. In the trial, patients in Coalville were sent text messages with a list of symptoms. They can then request an X-ray to check whether they …
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A space expert from Horsham has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to aerospace. William Whitehorn is among 78 people in the South East who have been recognised for their contributions to public life …
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The Isle of Man's TT provides a "crucial" boost for businesses, which helps to see many "through the rest of the year", the founder of a local brewery has said. About 50,000 visitors are expected to visit the annual event, …
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A plan for 30 new homes in a West Yorkshire village is set to be decided by the council. Part of the development, which includes 21 five-bedroom homes, is set to fall within the green belt in Denby Dale, near …
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Port Vale's promotion will lead to extra season ticket sales and more away fans visiting the ground, as well as helping businesses, the supporters club says. Its chair, Mark Porter, described Saturday as "amazing" after Vale secured a return to …