Police increase presence in Birmingham’s Gay Village with friendly patrols following safety concerns. More Police Patrols Launched in Birmingham Gay Village for Safety Police are patrolling Birmingham’s Gay Village. They want everyone to feel secure there. The patrols include volunteers, a “rainbow watch walk,” aiming to stop trouble in the area. The Gay Village is…
A Scottish woman and her husband, a former bank boss, are dead in France. Police investigate murder or gangland hit. Scots Couple Found Dead in France Murder Or Gangland Hit Suspected French police investigate the deaths of a Scottish woman and her husband in a French village. Dawn Searle was from East Lothian, and her…
A whale was rescued near Skye after getting trapped in creel nets. Locals and rescuers successfully freed the whale today. Whale Freed Near Skye After Entanglement in Fishing Gear Hey, guess what? Another whale got stuck in fishing lines. It happened near Skye, where a whale was trapped last month. Rescuers learned a whale was…
Auditors flag Bristol City Councils poor contractor deal oversight. Inaccurate records threaten value for money. Bristol Council Contract Oversight Lacking, Raising Value Concerns Hey, guess what’s happening with Bristol City Council? Auditors are worried about how they handle contractor deals. Apparently, the council has over 4,000 contracts for different things. These contracts can be worth…
Plymouth considers higher parking fees for petrol and diesel cars to fight climate change causing resident anger. Plymouth Parking Fees Anger Drivers of Petrol and Diesel Vehicles People in Plymouth shared opinions about new parking fees. Plymouth might charge petrol and diesel car owners more to park. The city council wants to fight climate change…
Benches in Plymouth’s scenic spot now host QR codes linking to NSPCC child abuse resources. QR Codes Placed on Plymouth Benches to Combat Child Abuse New plaques are on Plymouth benches. These benches overlook a nice nature spot. The plaques feature special QR codes. They are designed to help with child abuse. People seeking help…
Couple climbs Roseberry Topping 14 times for charity, honoring a beloved Dad and supporting his wife. Pet Shop Owner’s Memory Spurs Roseberry Topping Challenge A couple plans a climb to honor a shop owner. Luke Mckendrick and Sophie Fulcher will climb Roseberry Topping. They will climb it 14 times on Luke’s birthday, equaling the elevation…
Explore stories of those executed at Walton Prison, including the last in Britain and cases of murder. Last Moments Seven Executed at Infamous Walton Prison in Liverpool Once, Britain used the death penalty for many crimes. Even stealing could get you killed. James Berry, an executioner, worked in Liverpool. He made hanging faster and less…
Great Gransden residents object to plans transforming the closed Crown and Cushion pub into a two-bedroom house. Villagers Fear Losing Only Pub As Housing Conversion Proposed Hey, heard about the old Crown and Cushion pub? It’s in Great Gransden, you know. People are worried about its future. The pub closed back in March 2020. It…
New homes approved despite safety concerns. The builder revised plans due to worries about road proximity and site suitability. Homes OKd Near Busy Road Despite Safety Fears; Plan Changes Made Even though safety worried some people, new houses got approved. The builder changed their plans because of all the concerns. Cademan Developments wanted nine self-build…