38 h. ago Dead body found in UK town centre as police swarm area and block gardens off

Police officers swarmed to the picturesque gardens in the tree-lined main street in Southport town centre after reports of a sudden death on Friday morning, it has been comfirmed

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41 h. ago Body found in town centre after police called in with gardens blocked off

Merseyside Police were called to Southport following a report of a sudden death at around 11am on Friday, April 18. A body was discovered in the town's gardens

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43 h. ago People asked for views on plans to roll back town centre pedestrianisation

Cars are set to return to streets that have been pedestrian-only

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43 h. ago Serial offender phoned police to say he planned to "harm someone" with razor blades

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard officers were able to track down Thomas Mina in East Kilbride town centre before he could carry out the threat.

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43 h. ago East Ayrshire Council apologises for delays to conservation work in historic Mauchline town centre

The poorer than expected condition of properties undergoing regeneration work in Mauchline has led to delays.

Economics

61 h. ago Woman seriously injured in town centre 'assault' as man arrested

Police appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward

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63 h. ago McDonald's drive thru set to open in Greater Manchester town

The last town centre restaurant was closed down back in 2011

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2 d. ago The old tactic being used in a new project to smash crime in a Greater Manchester town centre

Police are determined to crack down on issues plaguing Rochdale's streets

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4 d. ago Man sucker punched stranger after trying to chat up his girlfriend in Wetherspoons

Danny Williams unleashed a cowardly attack on Philip Hackett in Dover town centre after a drinking binge and told his terrified victim you "won’t see tomorrow"

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5 d. ago Hamilton town centre plans: council welcomes positive public response

South Lanarkshire officials say 80 per cent of views expressed in a public consultation were in favour of radical transformation plans

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5 d. ago The UK's biggest Morris Dancing takeover is coming to Stockport next week

Those coming out to celebrate can expect rhythmic stepping, clashing sticks and swirling ribbons in Stockport town centre

Politics

9 d. ago Buzzworks unveil new plan for Kilmarnock food and drink offering in town centre

A gym, offices and wellbeing centre also form part of the plans.

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9 d. ago Sadness as huge UK toy chain to close town centre shop in weeks

The Entertainer, which sells toys, puzzles and board games, has hung closing down sale posters in the window of its Barrow-in-Furness shop, which is set to shut for good on May 3

Politics

1 week ago Major policing changes unveiled TODAY with Keir Starmer ordering compulsory patrols

Police chiefs will be ordered to guarantee patrols in town centres and neighbourhood hotspots or lose funding - while there will be named officers serving each community, Keir Starmer said

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1 week ago PM to unveil plan for ‘putting thousands of bobbies back on the beat’

Town centres and crime ‘hotspot’ areas are expected to receive guaranteed patrols during forces’ busiest periods.

Politics

1 week ago Iconic clothing shop in Merthyr town centre forced to close because of the costs it faced

Paula Owen said it had been a pleasure and the customers had been amazing

Economics

1 week ago The £2million cycle lane and crossing on busy town centre dual carriageway

The work has been going on for the last few months

Economics

1 week ago Boy, 16, who dreamt of being a doctor, stabbed to death just days after moving from Wales

Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim was stabbed in the neck in Huddersfield town centre and died in hospital the same day

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1 week ago Is legal action our best hope for holding back the climate crisis?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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1 week ago ‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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