Brentwood Council considers bi-weekly black bin collections to boost recycling rates amid falling performance. Brentwood Plan Considers Ending Weekly Black Bin Collection Services Brentwood Council will test a new waste plan. They want to boost recycling rates in their area. A pilot program will collect bins every two weeks, testing this only in one section…
Hill House Dental Care, open since 1895 in Tunbridge Wells, will close, replaced by flats, leaving many shocked. Kent Dental Practice Closing After Over a Century Stuns Staff, Patients A dental practice in Tunbridge Wells will close. Hill House Dental Care has been open since 1895, but flats will replace the Lonsdale Gardens practice. Patients…
Plan ahead! The Dartford Crossing faces closures for inspections and repairs from February 17th to 23rd, affecting tunnel traffic. Dartford Crossing M25 Closures Drivers Need to Know This Week The Dartford Crossing has closures next week. They need to do inspections and repairs. This will affect the tunnels. It starts Monday, February 17th. Closures last…
East Lothian Council approves a 6.5% rent increase, but one councillor argues it’s not sufficient for housing needs. East Lothian Rent Hike Not Enough Says One Councillor East Lothian council members agreed on a rent increase. The council house rent will rise by 6.5%. Some members wanted an even larger increase. The initial rent proposal…
Flambards auction features Victorian Village, war artifacts & more. Items from closed park available at Lay’s Auctioneers. Flambards Theme Park Auction: Iconic Victorian Village Up For Bids Flambards theme park recently closed in Cornwall. It was a popular spot for almost 50 years. Rising costs and fewer visitors caused the closure. Now, they will auction…
A pedestrian is fighting for their life after being hit by a moped in an accident in Bath. Pedestrian Critically Injured in Moped Collision on London Road, Bath A person walking got hurt in a moped accident. It happened in Bath, Somerset. The accident occurred around 7 PM on Thursday, February 13. A moped hit…
Residents claim Chelmsford council dismisses flood risks for building. Concerns raised over housing near River Chelmer. Chelmsford Council Accused of Ignoring Flood Risks in Housing Plans Chelmsford might not be taking flooding seriously. This follows a housing plan near the River Chelmer for 55 homes by the Fox and Raven pub. A new country park…
Residents petition calls for fairer parking prices in West London after emissions based permit cost increases. West London Parking Petition for Debate After Cash Cow Claims Hammersmith and Fulham might talk about parking. A petition asks for fairer permit prices and has gathered hundreds of signatures. The petition also asks to discuss future cost changes.…
Council tax in Blackpool could rise nearly 5% amid £8.6 million in planned budget cuts. Vote next week. Blackpool Council Tax Hike Looms Alongside Service Budget Cuts Hey, listen to this Blackpool news. The council might raise council tax by almost five percent. They’re also planning budget cuts of £8.6 million. Councillors will vote on…
Coastguard rescued a woman near Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway, after she tried to save sheep from a cliff edge. Woman Saved After Cliffside Sheep Rescue Attempt in Scotland A woman tried to save her sheep. The sheep were stuck on a cliff. This happened near Auchencairn, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Six coastguard teams and…