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The town hall has opened free advice sessions for new residents, offering practical help with housing, schools, health services and local transport. The weekly sessions will be staffed by council workers and volunteers, who can answer questions in plain language…

More than one hundred volunteers took part in a weekend clean-up along the riverbank, collecting litter, clearing overgrown paths and planting native shrubs. The event was organised by a local environmental group, which said the river is an important home…

A new road safety campaign is urging drivers to slow down near schools, crossings and residential streets, following concerns from parents and teachers about speeding traffic. The campaign includes new signs, bright road markings and visits to schools, where children…

The autumn food festival returns to the town square this weekend with a record number of stalls, live cooking demonstrations and family activities. Visitors will be able to taste dishes from local restaurants, bakeries and street-food traders, and many producers…

New bus routes will come into service next month in an effort to cut journey times, reduce congestion and make public transport a more attractive choice for daily travel. The revised network adds direct links between residential areas, the hospital,…

A new community garden on a once-empty plot of land is bringing neighbours together and giving local people a chance to grow their own food. Volunteers cleared the site, built raised beds and planted vegetables, herbs and flowers, and the…

The central library will extend its opening hours from next month after a public consultation showed strong demand for evening and weekend access. The library will now stay open until eight in the evening on weekdays and will open on…

The city council has approved plans for a new riverside park that will give families, walkers and cyclists a safer and greener place to spend time outdoors. The park will include wide paths, open lawns, a children’s play area and…