New homes in Old Trafford on Bold Street. Homes for Trafford to build with council support. Half will be affordable. Terraced Housing Returns to Greater Manchester Borough of Trafford Hey, guess what’s happening in Old Trafford? They’re building 147 new homes! It’s on Bold Street, a spot empty for ages. Three towers and a pub…
Coventry residents distressed by loud, train-like noise from manhole covers on St James Lane, causing sleep disruption. Noisy Manhole Covers Disrupt Coventry Residents: Train-Like Sound People in Coventry are upset about noisy manhole covers. These covers are on St James Lane. The noise sounds like a train, residents say, and lorries and buses make it…
Households in the UK may face £500 fines if an envelope blows out of their bin, leading to accusations of fly-tipping. UK Households at Risk of £500 Fine for Stray Envelope from Bin Martin Fielder got a letter. It came six weeks ago. District Enforcement sent it. They work for Welwyn Hatfield council. This company…
Four meerkats joined Belfast Zoo, including two babies born after their parents settled in January. New Meerkat Family Arrives at Belfast Zoo Just in Time for Valentine’s Belfast Zoo has new animals for Valentine’s Day. Four meerkats moved to their habitat on Monday. They adjusted quickly to everything new. Visitors can see them digging and…
Steve Davis will firewalk on February 15 in Redhill for Feline Fine Foundation, raising funds for cat owners in crisis. Snooker Star Steve Davis to Brave Firewalk for Bristol Cat Charity Steve Davis will walk on hot coals. He is a former snooker champion. The event happens Saturday, February 15 at Hedger’s Cider Barn in…
Bristol considers permanent sites for van dwellers amid rising numbers, aiming to provide stability and address community needs. Bristol Explores Permanent Sites For Growing Van Dweller Community Bristol may build permanent van-dweller sites. Councillors are meeting to discuss this today. They want to help those living in vehicles and aid those seeking houses. Van dwellers…
Road closures hit Nottingham for the 10k run this Sunday starting in Old Market Square and finishing at Nottingham Castle. Nottingham 10k Road Closures List: City Prepares for the Big Weekend Hey, listen up! There’s a 10K run happening in Nottingham. It will be on Sunday, March 9. People of all ages can join this…
Council rejects HMO application in East Belfast, ignoring officials’ recommendation due to local concerns. East Belfast HMO Plan Denied Despite Official Approval Advice An East Belfast landlord’s plan failed. The city council rejected their HMO application, despite officials advising approval. Councillors from different parties opposed the plan and voted against the house share on Woodcot…
Landowners in are given two weeks to trim roadside hedges or face fines, aiming to improve road safety. Hedge Trimming Deadline: Owners Face Fines if Roadsides are not Clear Ireland’s accident rates are rising. Road safety experts want better visibility and for hedges to be kept trimmed on smaller roads. Landowners must keep hedges off…
New DLR trains face delays! Most remain in Spain due to signalling and contractor issues, impacting TfL’s plans. £900m UK Trains Stuck in Spain Due to Signalling and Depot Issues TfL spent about £942 million on new DLR trains. Most of these trains are stuck in Spain now. TfL announced new turquoise DLR trains in…