Large trucks move sand to protect Pwllheli from flooding, causing noise and disruption for residents. Trucks on North Wales Beach Create ‘War Zone’ for Residents Trucks and diggers are working on a beach in Gwynedd, moving sand and gravel. This helps protect Pwllheli from sea flooding. Cyngor Gwynedd organized this “beach nourishment” on Traeth Crugan,…
Birmingham residents express fury as council tax rises 7.5% amidst service cuts and financial struggles. Birmingham Taxpayers Angered by 7.5 Percent Council Tax Increase Birmingham residents face tough times. The city council’s budget impacts everyone. Cuts and tax increases are happening again. The council struggles to manage its money, and locals are upset about paying…
Reports of dating scams in Scotland skyrocket, showing a huge rise in crimes and financial losses, especially among young adults. Dating Scam Surge: Scottish Romance Fraud Reports See Massive Rise Hey, listen to this. Dating scams in Scotland went way up recently. Police saw a huge increase in reported crimes. It’s a 1628% jump in…
Archibald Brown swindled an 85 year old out of £3,500. He must repay the money for the wet room he never installed. Conman Ordered to Repay Vulnerable Pensioner £3.5k After Scam Betty McPherson was robbed. A worker took £3,500 from the pensioner. Her family is glad the conman must repay it. Archibald Brown fooled Margaret…
North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…
New parking fees at Rhos on Sea prom anger locals. They seek local discounts amid fears for business. Rhos on Sea Parking Fees Spark Outrage Called Tourism Tax By Locals Locals are angry about parking fees at a new promenade. It’s in the Conwy resort in Rhos on Sea. People must now pay £5.50 to…
Residents of Brithdir Mawr, a Welsh off-grid community, are resisting eviction by the landlady, seeking a resolution. Welsh Hill Village Faces Eviction Residents Refuse to Leave Andromeda Gervásio chops veggies in a busy farmhouse kitchen. Rosie Gillam and Will Cooke gather wood for fuel. They live at Brithdir Mawr, an off-grid housing co-op where dinner…
Council considers selling land near Oregon Way for housing. Residents cite traffic, infrastructure concerns. Chaddesden Land Sale Sparks Concern Over 215 New Homes Derby City Council might sell some grassland. The sale could let developers build over 200 homes. This land is near Oregon Way in Chaddesden. Labour councillors will vote on the sale next…
Major improvements are coming to Melton’s Stockyard, including more space and job opportunities. Melton Stockyard Revamp Approved: New Food Hubs and Event Space Coming The Stockyard in Melton will soon get a big update. Work should start in the spring. Plans include a bigger square for events. Four new buildings will also be constructed. These…
Explore Kent’s eerie Deadman’s Island. It was once a graveyard for those with diseases, now off-limits due to exposed remains. Kent Ghost Island A Graveyard Where Visits Are Forbidden There’s a spooky island in Kent called Deadman’s Island. It’s in the River Medway estuary, and you can only reach it by kayak. This island was…