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Pub licence withdrawn for three months following fight and drug finds #LDreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2669339...
Pub has licence suspended after violent brawl and evidence of drug use
A violent brawl and evidence of drug use and stashing has resulted in a three-month licence suspension for a Brighton pub.
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November 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Tuesday 3 November headlines in #Brighton and #Hove from the Local Democracy Reporting Service #LDreporter #TIKTok vm.tiktok.com/ZN8ym7HTd/
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November 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Wrexham Council approves 43 small business units to open up Investment Zone

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2669845...

#Wrexham #planning #InvestmentZone #advancedmanufacturing #LDReporter
Wrexham Council approves 43 small business units to open up Investment Zone
Wrexham Council's Planning Committee has approved a mini industrial estate help small businesses access the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone.
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November 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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No comeback for Recycle with Michael as Wrexham targets 70% recycling rate.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2670326...

#Wrexham #recyclewithmichael #wastestrategy #recycling #LDReporter
No comeback for Recycle with Michael as Wrexham targets 70 recycling rate
Wrexham council chiefs believe they achieving 70 household waste recycling is possible by next year - but confirm Recycle with Michael will not come back.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Wrexham approves 27-flat scheme beside Grade II-listed war memorial.

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#Wrexham #planning #affordablehousing #remembrance #LDReporter
Wrexham approves 27-flat scheme beside Grade II-listed war memorial
An affordable housing scheme that will create 27 one-bedroom flats in Wrexham has ben approved despite concerns over the impact on the city's war memorial.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Late-night hot food deliver bid by central #Brighton sushi restaurant faces oppositijn from neighbours #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/03/s...
Sushi bosses wait to learn whether they can deliver hot food until 3am
A business that already delivers cold food to customers until 3am faced objections from neighbours after it applied for a
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November 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Police ask for "yellow card" and licence suspension over issues at #Brighton corner shop #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/04/p...
Panel may suspend corner shop drinks licence
A shop owner whose staff failed licensing checks risks having his licence suspended for up to two months. Sussex Police
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November 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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#Brighton and #Hove households in temporary accommodation reaches a new high #LDreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2669813...
Number of households in temporary housing in Brighton and Hove reaches new high
The number of households in temporary housing in Brighton and Hove has reached a new high of more than 2,300.
www.theargus.co.uk
November 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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New state-of-the-art classrooms are now open at the highly regarded #Stawley Primary School, between #Wellington and #Wiveliscombe: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669573... #LDReporter #Somerset #SEND
High-performing Somerset school opens new state-of-the-art facilities
Pupils and staff at Stawley Primary School, between Wellington and Wiveliscombe, have formally opened their brand new facilities
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November 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Western Road KFC operator faces opposition to bid for 3am hot food deliveries #LDreporter #Brighton www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/03/n...
Neighbours object to 3am licence for KFC
A branch of fast-food chain KFC faces objections from neighbours to its application to extend its late licence to allow
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November 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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£200m Parc Adfer carbon capture plant will slash power output to National Grid.

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#Flintshire #carboncapture #ParcAdfer #wastetoenergy #LDReporter
£200m Parc Adfer carbon capture plant will slash power output to National Grid
Wast to energy plant Parc Adfer's new £200m carbon capture facility will contain 95 of emissions but use as much power as 38,000 homes.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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South Western Railway's service in #Somerset has been branded "a disgrace" by a senior transport campaigner: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669416... #LDReporter #Crewkerne #Yeovil #Templecombe
Somerset rail service branded 'a disgrace' by transport campaigner
South Western Railway has been criticised for the numerous issues plaguing the West of England mainline, which serves several Somerset stations
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 4, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Leader of Wrexham Council criticises Senedd for ‘playing games’ with ALN funding.

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Leader of Wrexham Council criticises Senedd for ‘playing games’ with ALN funding
The Leader of Wrexham Council has criticised both the current and previous Welsh Government for 'playing games' with ALN funding after a £60m deal was reached.
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November 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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People living in temporary housing in #Brighton and #Hove reaches a new high as council looks to buy and lease more accommodation #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/03/n...
Number in temporary housing reaches record high
The number of households in temporary housing in Brighton and Hove has reached a new high of more than 2,300.
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
A former care home in #Wellington will be turned into 28 houses after plans were approved by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669474... #LDReporter #Somerset
Former care home to be turned into 28 houses despite traffic fears
Popham House and The Court care complex was home to 74 residents until 2018, and has been occupied by 'property guardians' more recently
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Flintshire firelighter warehouse yards from homes recommended for approval.

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#Flintshire #planning #emergencyservices #firesafety #LDReporter
Flintshire firelighter warehouse yards from homes recommended for approval
A storage warehouse for firelighters and barbecue lighters just a few feet from a row of houses could be approved by Flintshire County Council tomorrow.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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An additional 86 homes could be built on Foldhill Lane in #Martock if these plans are approved by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669023... #LDReporter #Somerset #A303
New 86-home development planned for small Somerset village
Martock has seen significant housing growth over the last decade - and now a further 86 homes could be delivered
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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A young man in #Taunton has been left waiting months for vital repairs to his @somersetcouncil.bsky.social flat: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669522... #LDReporter #Somerset @gideonamos.bsky.social
Taunton man left waiting months for multiple repairs to council flat
Kieran Warren has been battling with Somerset Council and Homes in Somerset over a string of much-needed repairs to his flat in northern Taunton
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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Number of households in Wrexham set to receive £100 energy payment revealed.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2670123...

#Wrexham #energypayment #budget #energyprices #LDReporter
Number of households in Wrexham set to receive £100 energy payment revealed
The number of Wrexham households eligible to receive the UK Government's £100 energy bill payment has been indentified - with council leader Cllr Mark Pritchard pledging payments will be made automati...
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November 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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Pub must close for three months following violent brawl and drug finds to "break link" with former customers #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/03/p...
Pub where brawl broke out cannot open for three months
A violent brawl and evidence of drug use and stashing has resulted in a three-month licence suspension for a Brighton
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November 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Legal checks on firearms licence renewals expected to double #Sussex Police workload #LDReporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2669079...
Sussex firearms licence checks could double as Covid-era renewals due
Firearms licence checks are expected to come under extra pressure next year as covid-era renewals are expected to double Sussex Police’s workload.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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#Brighton Taco Bell owner puts case for late night takeaway but would accept dine in #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/11/02/t...
Taco Bell waits to learn if it can sell takeaways until 3am
Taco Bell asked a council licensing panel to grant a late-night refreshment licence to permit the sale of takeaways at
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November 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
I'm one of five Newsquest journalist at our #Somerset office taking part in #Movember this year!

Here's why we're ditching the razors - and how you can support us: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2668796... #LDReporter
Somerset journalists to take on Movember amid men's mental health concerns
Five of our Newsquest Somerset colleagues are braving the shave and growing moustaches for Movember
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has been urged to protect Tonedale Mill in #Wellington after grants from the #levellingupfund were reallocated to the health and social care academy in #Bridgwater: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2669934... #LDReporter #Somerset
Council urged to protect historic Somerset mill after regeneration funding axed
Funding originally earmarked for Tonedale Mill in Wellington will instead be spent elsewhere - with local residents worried about the building's future
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Traitors star ‘opened Pandora’s Box’ – now Wrexham Council Leader backs dump inquiry.

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#Wrexham #Toxicdump #monsanto #michaelsheen #LDReporter
Traitors star ‘opened Pandora’s Box’ – now Wrexham Council Leader backs dump inquiry
Wrexham Council Leader Mark Pritchard backs calls for a public inquiry into Wales' contaminated waste sites after Traitors star Michael Sheen's documentary.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM