Council assures Heathfield House won’t be sold off to pay debt. A 125-year lease will help with upkeep and building costs. Croydon Manor House Safe From Sale Promises Council Pledge Croydon Council says a manor will stay public. They won’t sell Heathfield House, ensuring its preservation for future generations. They plan to lease Heathfield House,…
A 63 year old man died stopping a burglary. He was allegedly battered to death trying to stop armed burglar. Man Dies Stopping Burglar Jury Told: Wallsend Incident Detailed in Court A man died after confronting someone. The man, John Smyth, tried to stop a burglary at his friend Bridie Nye’s home. George Ness allegedly…
A woman confronted quad bikers damaging a youth football pitch in Edinburgh’s Saughton Park, risking a youth tournament. Edinburgh Woman Stops Quad Bikers Trashing Youth Football Pitch in Park A woman in Edinburgh saw teens on quad bikes damaging a youth football field at Saughton Park on February 20. Her name is Sue Hildersley. Sue…
Lydia Magloire sues Earth in Common. CEO Evie Murray says she was fired for hostility and uncooperative behavior. Scots Charity Sued After Firing Hostile French Worker, Boss Claims A French woman sued a Scottish charity, claiming racial and ethnic discrimination. Her ex-boss said she was “hostile” and “uncooperative” at a hearing. Lydia Magloire, 49, filed…
Stockport Council considers charging for garden waste, infrequent blue bin collections, and raising council tax to bridge budget gap. Stockport Bin Changes Cost Savings or Service Cuts Coming Soon? Stockport Council wants to save money. They need funds to protect local services. Next week, councillors will vote on new plans. These plans include a garden…
New CCTV van with advanced cameras launched in Nottinghamshire can identify faces from 1500ft, boosting crime prevention. Nottinghamshire CCTVan Spots Faces from 1500 Feet Away Hey, listen to this cool thing Nottingham has! Police got a new CCTV van to fight bad behavior. It has super powerful cameras that can see faces from super far…
Edinburgh locals report feeling intimidated as biker gangs wreak havoc across the city center and green spaces. Edinburgh Residents Intimidated by Biker Gangs Causing Havoc Locals in Edinburgh feel uneasy. Many young people act antisocially, using quad bikes, e-bikes, and scooters which causes problems downtown. One resident saw youths on quad bikes damaging The Meadows’…
A former resident disputes recent claims labeling Harlow, Essex, as the “most dangerous” town, citing community spirit. Essex Town’s Dangerous Reputation Questioned By Someone Who Grew Up There Harlow’s past reputation wasn’t great. The town was recently called Essex’s most dangerous place. This surprised someone who grew up there. They admitted Harlow wasn’t always a…
The luxury yacht Ulysses, reportedly owned by Graeme Hart, impressed locals during a visit to Plymouth’s Barbican. Superyacht Ulysses Docks at Plymouth, Largest Vessel to Visit Guess what? A huge yacht visited Plymouth. It’s called Ulysses, and it’s impressively long. It nestled by the Barbican Landing Stage. This happened on the evening of February 17.…
New camera vans in the West Midlands can detect offences like drunk driving from a mile away. New Camera Vans Spot Drunk and Drug Drivers From a Distance New vans will find drivers breaking laws. The vehicles notice seatbelt offenses. They also spot mobile phone use. Four new vans are coming to the West Midlands.…