Somerset Council considers ending free evening and weekend parking. Consistent fees are desired. Changes may start this autumn. Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends Somerset Council might change parking fees. Evening and weekend parking may no longer be free. They want fees to be the same across Somerset. These changes could start in…
Swansea Council is considering changes to dog walking rules on the city beach. A vote is scheduled for February 20th. Swansea Council Considers Changes for Dog Walkers on City Beach Swansea beach is popular. Rules about dogs cause debate, as dogs are banned on parts of it from May 1 to September 30. The ban…
Oldham’s Fox & Pine wins ‘Best Pub’ for Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. Owners Chris & Michelle celebrate fourth win. Fox & Pine Crowned Greater Manchester Pub of the Year Again Fox & Pine won an award. It has recently won many local and national awards. Chris and Michelle Riley own the pub. CAMRA named it…
Efforts are underway to rescue the Old Falcon after 20 years of neglect; redevelopment plans supported by local council. Historic Pub and Hotel Could Be Saved After Years of Deterioration People hope that the Old Falcon hotel will be saved. The building needs help before it’s too late. Local council members support redevelopment plans. The…
Council aims to collaborate with Spudman following concerns about the St Editha’s Square redesign & pitch relocation. Tamworth Council Chief: ‘Work With’ Spudman Amid Square Redesign Spud Man says he lost his spot. He sold jacket potatoes for over 20 years there. The council is redoing St Editha’s Square. Spud Man’s real name is Ben…
The Five Lamps in Derby is buzzing after being voted Derbyshire’s best pub in a recent poll. Derby Pub Celebrates Win as Readers Name it Best in Derbyshire A city pub’s team feels excited. Readers voted them the best pub in Derbyshire. The Five Lamps sits on Duffield Road. Many drivers pass it daily. It…
Bristol Cathedral will host a Grand Iftar on March 13th, fostering community and interfaith dialogue. All are welcome. Bristol Cathedral to Host Grand Iftar Celebrating Community Togetherness A big Muslim celebration happens next month. It’s at Bristol Cathedral, a Church of England building, and is called a Grand Iftar. Muslims break their Ramadan fast at…
Vesuvio in Boothstown triumphs with packed reopening, no ads needed after closing almost a year ago. Italian Restaurant Vesuvio Reopens to Sell out Weekend After Word of Mouth Vesuvio restaurant in Boothstown is open again. It closed suddenly almost a year ago. The reopening weekend was a huge success. Giuseppe Lombardo owns Vesuvio. He didn’t…
Bluetongue detected in Dorset prompts expanded control area to include parts of Devon. Farmers face movement restrictions. Bluetongue Virus Alert Issued to Devon Farmers After Dorset Outbreak Farmers in the South West should be aware. A bluetongue area now includes their farms. This virus impacts cows and sheep. It limits where they can move. DEFRA…
Homes in Salford, Trafford, and Wigan face water outages due to bursts. United Utilities is working to resolve problems. Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester Hey, some folks have water troubles. It’s happening in the M28 and M41 areas. People in those spots are waking up without water. United Utilities investigates the…