United Kingdom regional news: crime, infrastructure, and community updates

Various local news reports from the United Kingdom highlight community developments, crime investigations, and infrastructure updates.

In Braintree, Essex Police are investigating a suspected targeted firearms incident that occurred in Market Place on August 31. Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and one person has been arrested. Meanwhile, in Keighley, West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 30s was struck by a car during an assault.

Infrastructure and planning news includes a seven-night closure of the A470 near Builth Wells for essential resurfacing, which will necessitate a 67-mile diversion. In Rickmansworth, the Halfway House pub has proposed repainting and screening measures to retain its outdoor bar and storage containers following planning disputes. Additionally, a farmer in Monmouthshire received approval to install a small solar array at Rock Farm.

Community stories feature the Hart Men’s Shed securing a five-year lease at Hartland Village through developer Berkeley, and a new photography exhibition at Coughton Court showcasing the Throckmorton family history. Other local updates include a whisky festival in Sidmouth and a partnership between The George Hotel in Dereham and a local baker.