Birmingham Airport anticipates record passenger numbers this February half-term, up 20%, with 340,000 travelers expected. Birmingham Airport Braces for Busiest Ever Half Term Period Birmingham Airport expects a very busy February half-term. It will likely be their busiest ever for this time, with passenger numbers anticipated to be up 20% from last year. About 340,000…
Benjamin Vivian-Hucker, 22, jailed 13.5 years for child sex crimes and rape, after meeting victims online in Bristol and Bath. Paedophile Benjamin Vivian Hucker Jailed for Child Sex Crimes and Rape A man is going to prison for sex crimes. Benjamin Vivian-Hucker, 22, is from Dursley. He met the victims online. The attacks happened in…
Two rushed to Southend Hospital after a three-car crash on the A13. Road closed, emergency crews attended the scene. A13 Crash Air Ambulance Lands Two Hospitalized Near Southend Hey, listen to this. A crash happened on the A13 this morning. Three cars crashed near Southend around 9 AM today, February 14. The road closed in…
Two shootings prompt police action to stop organized crime in Little Hulton. 25 arrests made, safety prioritized. Police Act: Organized Crime Fuels Fear in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester Two shootings sparked a big police response in a Salford neighborhood. Police want to stop organized crime there, focusing on the Little Hulton area. So far, police…
Residents fear a 120 meter weather mast will blight the landscape. Councillors will decide if it can be built. Locals Object to Massive Mast Over View in Powys They’re planning a tall weather mast. It will stand 120 meters high, and Powys councillors will vote on it. The location is near Llandegley and New Radnor.…
Brent Council faces a £16 million budget gap, opting for tax increases, fee changes, and service cuts to manage finances. Brent Council: Tax Hikes, Fee Changes, and Cuts to Tackle Budget Gap The Brent Council faces a big budget problem. They need to find £16 million, largely due to housing costs and social care demands.…
A 4.75% pay increase for officers was agreed after formal arbitration following difficult negotiations with Police Scotland. Police Scotland Agrees on Pay Deal After Contentious Negotiations Police Scotland made a pay deal with officers, giving them a 4.75% raise after long and often difficult talks. The pay rise is for the year 2024/25 and was…
Caine Lonsdale pleaded guilty to murdering Jonathan Dittia in his Clifton home, avoiding a trial. Man Admits to Murdering Jonathan Dittia in Clifton Home Attack A Nottingham man, Caine Lonsdale, admitted murder. He killed Jonathan Dittia at Dittia’s home. The court date was Friday, February 14. Lonsdale wore a gray prison tracksuit. He said “guilty”…
Council tax in Lincolnshire is likely to rise again. Councils cite inflation and service costs as reasons for yearly increases. Lincolnshire Council Tax: Why Does it Increase Every Year? Hey, guess what’s happening with our council tax? It looks like it’s going up again. Local councils decide the increase each year, and they debate how…
The Hebburn Post Office reopened Friday after a burglary. Police seek information about the incident that occurred early Thursday. Hebburn Post Office Reopens After Burglary Investigation Continues Police are still investigating a break-in. It happened at a Post Office in the North East. The Hebburn Post Office is on Station Road. It reopened Friday. Thieves…