Fire crews investigated a blaze at the old Portland Hotel. No one was hurt, but the cause remains unclear. Derby Fire Service Updates on Portland Hotel Blaze Investigation A big fire happened at an old pub in Derbyshire. It was the Portland Hotel near London Road. The fire started around 6:50 PM on Thursday, February…
Birmingham Airport anticipates record passenger numbers this February half-term, up 20%, with 340,000 travelers expected. Birmingham Airport Braces for Busiest Ever Half Term Period Birmingham Airport expects a very busy February half-term. It will likely be their busiest ever for this time, with passenger numbers anticipated to be up 20% from last year. About 340,000…
Two rushed to Southend Hospital after a three-car crash on the A13. Road closed, emergency crews attended the scene. A13 Crash Air Ambulance Lands Two Hospitalized Near Southend Hey, listen to this. A crash happened on the A13 this morning. Three cars crashed near Southend around 9 AM today, February 14. The road closed in…
Residents fear a 120 meter weather mast will blight the landscape. Councillors will decide if it can be built. Locals Object to Massive Mast Over View in Powys They’re planning a tall weather mast. It will stand 120 meters high, and Powys councillors will vote on it. The location is near Llandegley and New Radnor.…
Brent Council faces a £16 million budget gap, opting for tax increases, fee changes, and service cuts to manage finances. Brent Council: Tax Hikes, Fee Changes, and Cuts to Tackle Budget Gap The Brent Council faces a big budget problem. They need to find £16 million, largely due to housing costs and social care demands.…
A 4.75% pay increase for officers was agreed after formal arbitration following difficult negotiations with Police Scotland. Police Scotland Agrees on Pay Deal After Contentious Negotiations Police Scotland made a pay deal with officers, giving them a 4.75% raise after long and often difficult talks. The pay rise is for the year 2024/25 and was…
Council tax in Lincolnshire is likely to rise again. Councils cite inflation and service costs as reasons for yearly increases. Lincolnshire Council Tax: Why Does it Increase Every Year? Hey, guess what’s happening with our council tax? It looks like it’s going up again. Local councils decide the increase each year, and they debate how…
Parents rally to save Dudley youth center from budget cuts by Wren’s Nest youth, proposing a unique solution. Dudley Parents Unite With Unusual Plan To Save Youth Center From Cuts People want to save a youth center in Dudley. The Meadow Road center might close soon. This is due to planned budget cuts. A campaign…
Grangetown Boxing Club gets extension plan, backed by Redcar and Cleveland Council, expanding training space. Boxing Club Expansion Approved by Council for Bigger Training Space A boxing club got permission to make their place bigger. Grangetown Boxing Club uses the Grangetown United hub. It is on Derwentwater Road. They wanted to add an extension. Redcar…
The Repair Shop journeyed to East Lothian to restore a historic 19th-century carriage for the Musselburgh Festival. Repair Shop on the Road Visits East Lothian; Local Resident Amazed East Lothian was on “The Repair Shop.” The BBC show visited the area recently and featured a special project in Musselburgh. The town asked them to fix…