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Plans have been revealed for 70 more houses in Shalfleet. (Pictures: Google Maps and Andrew Neale) PLANS to build 70 houses in Shalfleet were presented to the parish council on Wednesday night — but met with mixed reactions. The proposed development, comprising of two, three and four bed-houses, would be built on land behind the recently completed Burt Close. Presenting the latest phase of development to Shalfleet Parish Council, Simon Jacobs, explained the site had been in his family for nearly 30 years, after his parents bought Shalfleet Manor. He said: "We are looking to create a...

Richard Clewer Cllr Richard Clewer Councillor Richard Clewer will be one of the favourites to take over, having served as deputy to Cllr Whitehead. He was also cabinet member for corporate services, heritage, arts and tourism, housing and communities, and conservative cllr for Downton and Ebble Valley since 2009. When asked by the Journal if he had any leadership ambitions, he said it is something he would consider, but first he needs to see what happens with his own seat. The Downton and Ebble Valley is not announced until later on this evening, so watch this space. Pauline Chur...

Richard Clewer Cllr Richard Clewer Councillor Richard Clewer will be one of the favourites to take over, having served as deputy to Cllr Whitehead. He was also cabinet member for corporate services, heritage, arts and tourism, housing and communities, and conservative cllr for Downton and Ebble Valley since 2009. When asked by the Journal if he had any leadership ambitions, he said it is something he would consider, but first he needs to see what happens with his own seat. The Downton and Ebble Valley is not announced until later on this evening, so watch this space. Pauline Chur...

Rapist convicted of sexually abusing girl more than 20 years ago A RAPIST who sexually abused a girl over the course of four years has been convicted by a jury and warned to expect a long spell behind bars. Simon Jacobs, 58, of Chase Lane, Dovercourt, raped and indecently assaulted his victim, a girl under the age of 15, more than 20 years ago. During the course of a trial spanning five days, a jury were told how his sickening attacks were carried out between 1999 and 2003. His crimes only came to light when the victim reported the abuse to the police last year. Her recorded intervi...

Rapist convicted of sexually abusing girl more than 20 years ago A RAPIST who sexually abused a girl over the course of four years has been convicted by a jury and warned to expect a long spell behind bars. Simon Jacobs, 58, of Chase Lane, Dovercourt, raped and indecently assaulted his victim, a girl under the age of 15, more than 20 years ago. During the course of a trial spanning five days, a jury were told how his sickening attacks were carried out between 1999 and 2003. His crimes only came to light when the victim reported the abuse to the police last year. Her recorded intervi...