Castle Hotel abruptly shuts, leaving brides and staff stranded. Bride loses deposit, eighty bookings affected. Wedding Venue Closures Shock Bride and Staff after Eighty Bookings The Castle Hotel in Tamworth closed last week. Many people had booked events, with about eighty still pending. A wedding fair happened there just days before the closure. Nearly forty…
Somerset villages like High Littleton & Hallatrow are pressured by traffic & development. Locals aim to protect their unique character. Somerset Villages Face Threat From Modern Life Pressure High Littleton and Hallatrow are villages in Somerset. White Cross and Mearns are nearby. They sit on the A39 between Bath and Wells. Bristol is also close.…
Somerset aims for better bus services via government funds, but Taunton’s cheap fare may end due to cost. Somerset Bus Plans Outlined as Taunton Fare Cap Likely to End Somerset may get better bus service soon. This involves a government-funded program. Sadly, Taunton’s £1.50 bus fare will likely end. The council already tested some bus…
Explore a grotto near Flintshire where carvings of mythical creatures and demons create an eerie, unforgettable experience. Mysterious Cave of Myths and Legends Hidden in North Wales Near Flintshire’s coast, a strange woodland hides a secret. Mythical creatures and stone lions live there. Visitors feel amazed and a bit scared. A cyclops appears from shadows…
Explore Craig-y-Don in Conwy, North Wales and discover a vibrant community with diverse shops, eateries, and attractions. Cosmopolitan Craig-y-Don: A North Wales Village Thriving Now I visited Craig-y-Don in Conwy last week. It was sunny and the village felt very cosmopolitan. Craig-y-Don is near Llandudno. It has become a great place to eat and shop,…
New tunnel to Birmingham City FC stadium? Linking New Street to Bordesley Green. Skepticism arises over cost and necessity. Birmingham Tunnel Plan Sparks Debate New Street Station Link Proposed Tom Wagner, chairman of Birmingham City FC, wants a tunnel. The tunnel would link New Street station to the new stadium in Bordesley Green, East Birmingham.…
Latest notices include Phil Kent, a dedicated military man and beloved husband, alongside other recent losses. Military Man, Cherished Husband Remembered in Funeral Announcements Phil Kent, age 44, died January 19, 2025. He was a dedicated military man. Phil was also a cherished husband and friend. Loved ones were with him when he died. Newspapers…
A cleaning firm owner in Bristol is devastated after his van containing £15,000 worth of equipment was stolen. Cleaning Firm Boss ‘Devastated’ After Van Stolen in Bristol Scott started his carpet cleaning business last year, called ‘Wright Cleaning.’ He saved money to launch it. Recently, thieves stole his van containing £15,000 of equipment. The theft…
Discover Chilham, a Kent village seemingly frozen in time. Tudor buildings, medieval squares, and historic pubs await. Kent Village: A Stunningly Pretty Medieval Gem That Time Seemingly Forgot Many areas lost old buildings to new development. Some Kent villages still feel like the past. You might think you traveled by Tardis. Chilham is one such…
Discover Warmley: a village near Bristol with unique charm. Explore its random mix of shops, history, and local life. Warmley Village Near Bristol Offers More Than Meets the Eye Near Bristol, Warmley is a village many might drive through. Locals say people rarely stop there, though. It’s right off the A4174 Ring Road. Warmley’s High…