Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027, sparking worry among tourism leaders about deterring visitors through added costs. Welsh Tourism Faces New Local Tax Rules Causing Industry Concerns Wales will permit local tourist taxes beginning in 2027. Councils can add extra charges, surprising tourism leaders. Some worry it will scare away visitors. The base tax…
Stolen pig postbox topper, Kevin Bacon, is safely back after a community appeal and GPS tracker assistance. Pig Postbox Topper Kevin Bacon Returns Home Safe and Sound A popular pig mascot is back home now. People really care about Kevin Bacon. Sarah Shaw made Kevin. She’s with Brough Yarn Bombers group. Kevin lives on Wiske…
Lukasz Albert Strag, 44, nicknamed Roztrzepany, died in HMP Birmingham while serving a 20-year drug sentence. Leicester Drug Kingpin Serving 20 Years Dies in Birmingham Prison A drug kingpin from Leicester died in prison. Lukasz Albert Strag was 44. He died on January 26 at a Birmingham hospital. Strag was serving a 20-year sentence. His…
Wethersfield residents struggle to sell homes after an asylum center opened, citing safety concerns and reduced property values. Essex Residents Feel Trapped Due to Asylum Center Impact on Home Sales A man in Essex struggles to sell his house. An asylum center opened in Wethersfield in 2023. The center is near Braintree and houses many…
Victoria Way in Woking remains closed since January due to storm damage, causing traffic issues. Repairs ongoing. Woking Victoria Way Closure Disrupts Travel Update Announced Hey, so Victoria Way in Woking is still closed. It shut down back in January due to storm damage. Some panels came loose on the Hilton Hotel building. This makes…
Wealden councillors to review housing plan. Legal deal unsigned; plan now deemed undeliverable after four years of delays. Kent Border Housing Plan for 159 Homes Called ‘Undeliverable’ A housing plan near Tunbridge Wells faces review. Wealden councillors will discuss it soon. The plan involves building 159 homes. It’s on Benhall Mill Road’s east side. The…
Discover free & cheap half-term activities in Lincolnshire! From light festivals to crafts, find fun for the whole family. Lincolnshire Half Term Fun Free and Cheap Activities for Kids School’s out for half term! It can be hard to find fun things to do, especially keeping everyone entertained without spending loads. Here are some things…
Kivu, a western lowland gorilla at Paignton Zoo, sadly passed away. He was 22. Devon Zoo Gorilla Kivu Dies at 22: Gentle Giant Loved By Many Paignton Zoo shared sad news: Kivu, a gorilla, died at 22. He was a western lowland gorilla, and readers of Devon Live are expressing sadness. Zookeepers noticed changes in…
The Black Swan pub in Derbyshire, closed since March 2024, may be converted into a residential property. Derbyshire Pub, Black Swan Near Belper, Could Become a Private Home A very old pub might become a house. It is called the Black Swan, and it is near Belper, in Derbyshire. This pub closed down last year…
The £1.50 Taunton bus fare zone will end on April 1st. The zone saw a 30% ridership increase since 2022. Taunton’s £1.50 Bus Fare Zone to End Boosting Somerset Bus Services Taunton bus fares are changing on April 1. The £1.50 fare zone is ending then, which helped people travel cheaply around Taunton. It started…