A man in Lewisham, London, was safely detained after a 15 hour standoff with police. He is now in hospital. Lewisham Standoff Man Safely Detained After 15 Hour Police Operation Hey, guess what happened in Lewisham? A man caused a stir on Lewisham High Street. He was in a flat above some shops. People worried…
Block of flats built in 2011 faces demolition due to construction flaws and a massive repair bill. Bristol Flats to be Demolished After £4 Million Repair Cost A flat block faces demolition next year. Construction flaws caused this just 14 years after its build. Bouverie Court has 21 homes in Easton. Residents must find new…
The Marcus Garvey Centre closed due to fire door problems. Businesses have 28 days to leave as a safety precaution. Fire Door Issues Force Closure of Marcus Garvey Centre Hey, so something’s up with the Marcus Garvey Centre. Nottingham City Council told everyone to leave. They have 28 days to get out. It’s because of…
Old Swansea church turning into cafe, restaurant, and loft apartments, after council approval back in 2020. Expected to open soon! Swansea Church Transformed Into Cafe Restaurant and Apartments A church in Swansea’s roundabout got a makeover. It is becoming a cafe and apartments. Swansea Council approved the plan in 2020. Andrew Shipley, of ADI Design,…
Almost 700 families in Cork will receive a €280 Newborn Baby Grant added to their first Child Benefit payment today. Cork Families to Receive €280 New Baby Child Benefit Today The new grant will help parents with baby costs. The first payments arrive today. It’s called the Newborn Baby Grant. The grant is €280. It…
Video shows officers seemingly asleep in an unmarked police car. A full review is now underway by Staffordshire Police. Staffordshire Police Review After Officers Seemingly Asleep in Car A video showed two police officers seemingly asleep in a car. This car was unmarked and belonged to Staffordshire Police. It was running at a junction. Now,…
Ross M raised £136k+ for Alzheimer Scotland. Nominated for award. Inspired by mom with disease, Angie. Young Carer Nominated for Pride of Scotland Award After Fundraising Ross McNamee’s mom, Angie, has dementia. She doesn’t recognize him anymore, but he still says she is his best friend. Angie was diagnosed at 40, when Ross was only…
Locals are upset that rejected incinerator plans near Archers Field are appealed after council refusal. Incinerator Plan Appeal Disappoints Residents After Rejection Folks are not happy about a rubbish incinerator plan. The appeal process upsets locals. The incinerator could be near Archers Field. It is close to Burnt Mills Industrial Estate. This is in Pitsea.…
Val d’Oro in Glasgow, supposedly Scotland’s oldest fish and chip shop, continues to serve customers with delicious food. It’s highly rated! Glasgow’s Val d’Oro Scotland’s Oldest Fish and Chip Shop Still Thriving There’s a fish and chip shop in Glasgow called Val d’Oro. People call it the oldest in Scotland. Val d’Oro sits on London…
Work starts on Coventry’s Palmer Lane building, improving historic access after council approves plan. Coventry Medieval Street Revamp Begins With Building Work Hey, listen to this. They’re working on a building in Coventry. It’s on Palmer Lane, a really old street. The goal is to improve access to this historic area. Palmer Lane existed before…