Galway gets the go-ahead for train station upgrades including a new platform, loop, & better access after a long review. Galway Train Station Upgrade Approved After Two Years of Review Galway County Council approved a train station project. The upgrade plan sat in review for almost two years. Officials submitted the final works outline last…
Long Eaton projects face delays but are still expected to finish soon after set Government deadline. Long Eaton Projects Face Delays But Completion Still Expected Soon A project in Long Eaton faces delay. They will build a new bridge over the canal. It goes from Broad Street to West Park. The project includes a canal-side…
46 affordable rental homes could replace a pallet warehouse in Cradley Heath, according to plans before Sandwell Council. New Homes Planned for Cradley Heath Site Replacing Pallet Firm Sandwell Council wants housing on a specific site. The site is on Newlyn Road in Cradley Heath. A warehouse currently sits on the proposed housing site, and…
An illegal waste site cleanup in Queensferry saddles Flintshire Council with a bill nearing £800,000. North Wales Super-Tip Cleanup Leaves Council With Huge Bill Someone illegally dumped waste in Queensferry. Flintshire Council now faces a big cleanup bill. The initial estimate was £402,000, covering the removal of 1,200 tonnes of waste. This occurred at an…
Edinburgh council requests no overnight camping before Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day concert to avoid a repeat of last year. Council Asks Pub to Ban Camping Before St Patricks Day Concert Hey, guess what happened last year? Some people camped outside a pub. It was Dropkick Murphys in Edinburgh before St. Patrick’s Day. The pub…
A family gets permission to add three homes on St Ives Road in Somersham to their existing site, despite some local concerns. Homes Approved for Gypsy and Traveller Family Near Somersham Village A family can build more homes near Somersham. These homes are for Gypsy and Traveller people. The council gave them permission to add…
Luxury treehouse rentals with private pools, saunas and fire pits are planned for Whitehouse Leisure Park. Unique Treehouse Chalets With Pools Coming to North Wales Resort A popular resort in North Wales has big plans. SF Parks wants to build fancy “treehouses,” promising something new for the region. The plan includes three treehouse rentals at…
Oldham Council slashes 120 jobs in a bid to bridge an £8m budget gap after funding shrinks. Oldham Council Faces Tough Times Cutting 120 Jobs to Balance Budget Oldham Council approved £8 million in cuts. They need to balance their budget, and the council will work harder to maintain services as funding is shrinking and…
Ken Davies, a lifelong railway worker, was surprised by his colleagues with a train named after him in Widnes. Railroad Worker Honored After 50 Years With Train Named After Him Ken Davies got a train named after him. It celebrates his fifty years on the railway. Ken’s from Liverpool and followed his family. His family…
New £120m housing scheme is approved for Liverpool, featuring 400 homes and rooftop track, aiming to reduce “brain drain.” £120m Liverpool Scheme Aims to Keep Graduates, Build 400 New Homes Liverpool might get two new tall buildings near the city center in a £120 million project. Some think it could help keep young people in…