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Doctor in lung disease review under investigation

The General Medical Council says there are interim conditions on the doctor's registration.




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Energy saving measures planned for council homes

Runnymede Borough Council says it plans solar panels and insulation for 169 properties.




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Businesses urged to work together to improve town

A series of sessions are being held to explain how a Business Improvement District (BID) could work.




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Charity asks Deputy PM to call in solar farm plans

CPRE Surrey is opposing planning permission given to University of Surrey to build a solar facility.




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MPs call for probe into 'missing' council complaints

Complaints about Surrey County Council increased by more than 50% between 2022-23 and 2023-24.




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Walk to school over field and railway 'safe route'

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.




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'No compromise' - Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance

In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.




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Health boss quits after 'deliberate' accounts errors

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department.




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Wales' papers: Pay rise for councillors and tourism tax

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.




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Singer calls for stem cell donors as cancer returns

Mike Peters says his future is unclear as he loses his chance for a stem cell donation.




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Abington Square jewellers closing after 48 years

Steffans Jewellers has opened a new store in Market Harborough.




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One man rugby tour: Kicking mental health stigma

Jake Doyle is touring Northants rugby clubs to raise money




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Immortalising the Northamptonshire Regiment

Terry Whenham is researching the fallen soldiers of the Northamptonshire Regiment




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Birmingham are 'ultimate' League One challenge - Brady

Northampton boss Jon Brady says Birmingham City represent the "ulitmate" challenge in League One.




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Cup hero Ranger signs new Kettering contract

Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger signs a contract with Kettering Town to run until next summer, with an option for a further 12 months.




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Northampton's East Stand 'on track' for early 2025

Chairman Kelvin Thomas says the project is running to schedule and should finish early next year.




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Workplace mental health in the UK 'in a good spot'

Barry Crisp will be one of the experts at the BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event on 25 October.




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Crafting is 'very important to my mental health'

Jenni Norey says activities like origami are beneficial for mental wellbeing.




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Headfest: Mental health 'can affect any age'

Teacher Jo Marten says learning about emotional resilience gives children the "tools to prepare for change".




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'There's a taboo around showing weakness'

Patsy Wright says the perception of the "strong black woman" stopped her getting mental health help.




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Festival offers mental health advice and support

BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest'.




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Mental health talk can be 'normal as blood test'

A suicide prevention worker says talking about mental health is everyone's responsibility.




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Firefighters' dedication honoured at awards night

Awards include a long service commendation for member of staff who has fielded 999 calls for 40 years.




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Saints given permission to develop land

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.




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Petition teen attends Mary Earps waxwork unveiling

Emmy says the Madame Tussauds design is "so realistic".




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Motorcyclist killed in crash with car

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident on the A5 between Potterspury and Old Stratford.




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Trophy experience invaluable for youngsters - Brady

Northampton Town boss Jon Brady says he is having to "box clever" after side reach the last 32 of the EFL Trophy despite losing 5-2 to Burton Albion.




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Care home plans approved despite 47 objections

Residents say the two-storey home would cause parking issues.




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Man embarks on a one-man rugby tour for charity

Jake Doyle is playing for a different rugby club every weekend to raise money for a support group.




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Football club's charity awarded Children in Need grant

The Cobblers' Community Trust will receive £27,000 to help boost the confidence and wellbeing of children.




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Plan for £20m budget on children's homes

A council wants to develop children's homes and office spaces for service staff.




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Long-awaited beaver enclosure delayed by flooding

The local Wildlife Trust says "extreme flooding" has meant a setback to the project.




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Labour 'shocked' by social housing failures

A council refers itself to the Regulator of Social Housing following a review.




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MP calls for Walter Tull to receive Military Cross

Lucy Rigby says the soldier's story "resonates with people in Northampton and far beyond".




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Brighton appoint Niedzkowski as assistant coach

Daniel Niedzkowski, head of the German football federation's coach training programme, will join Brighton in January.




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Parking costs rise in Mid Sussex

The Council voted through the changes unanimously.




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Brighton: 'It was cowardice to lock us out'

Businesses in a high rise in Brighton fear their Christmas trading could be ruined.




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Dress rehearsals at the Bluebell Railway

Final preparations are underway for this year’s ‘Santa Steamlights Experience’.




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'Brighton was a big part of me'

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens has written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs.




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South East Water invites customers to quiz bosses

People can attend a virtual meeting to ask questions about the firm and its £1.9m five-year plan.




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A27 reopens following crashes and oil spill

The A27 has re-opened in both directions after the road was shut on Tuesday morning.




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No rules on praying for my beloved Albion - bishop

Bishop Barry Hill included the seagull from the Brighton crest on his cope when he was consecrated.




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Teenager's mental health care 'totally inadequate'

Morgan Rose Betchley was “passed from pillar to post” before her death, her family tell an inquest.




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Christmas trading disrupted by tower block closure

Brighton & Hove City Council says immediate action was taken because of fire safety risks.




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Reading project helps children affected by pandemic

A reading scheme set up to help school children in Hastings has been extended for a third year.




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Work to begin on temporary fix of damaged pier

Work on a temporary fix to Worthing Pier after it was damaged in a storm will take about a week.




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Hundreds protest against Chagos Islands deal

Chagossians from Crawley are critical of an agreement between the UK and Mauritian governments.




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Rizzle Kicks star on drug abuse amid music comeback

Jordan Stephens outlines his battles with drug abuse, fame and grief in his new memoir.




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Children evacuated from football ground fire

The fire in Hailsham is being treated as suspected deliberate ignition, police say.




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Immigration centre death was unnatural - coroner

Coroner Joseph Turner says the man's medical cause of death could not be ascertained.