Chopwell

Public inquiry over rejected plans for 71 homes

Actor guilty of assault the day after jail release

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Man dies and three injured in two-vehicle crash

Church earns gold award for eco efforts

New bus timetable changes rolled out

Bus staff say poor maintenance causing breakdowns

Hospital build to go ahead following review

Gritter crash causes 10-day shop closure

Bird 'running out at cars' causing havoc on estate

Personal data stolen in cyber-attack on council

New A1 bridge found to have defects

'Unsafe' speed limit warning after cyclist's death

Weather blamed for bus delays and cancellations

Flaws in care plan of woman who died after fall

Appeal for relatives to unlock graveyard's secrets

Cafe could be demolished after planning rejections

Cocaine dealer hid drugs and £31k in hotel ceiling

Man who raped child after alcohol 'grooming' jailed

Man seriously injured in hit and run

Plain clothes police target festive shoplifters

Biking Santas take to road in festive fund raise

TV medical drama role for girl who had transplant