Street lights in Basildon will be fully illuminated all night this autumn, addressing residents concerns about safety. Basildon Street Lights Return to Full Brightness After a Decade Basildon’s street lights will be brighter soon. They will stay on all night starting this autumn. A council leader confirmed this news. Basildon Council is working with Essex…
Union Electric Steel’s potential closure is a “major blow”, says council leader. Possible job losses and economic impact are concerns. Gateshead Steel Plant Closure a Major Blow, Council Leader States A steel plant in Gateshead might close. This would be a “major blow,” said the council leader, Martin Gannon, who is concerned about job losses.…
A West Lothian mother advocates for increased specialist nursery spots amid potential nursery closures in the area. West Lothian Mum Urges More Specialist Nursery Places for Children A mom in West Lothian wants more help for kids. Local leaders might close nine nurseries soon. The authority said this on February 10. They plan to close…
Workers strike over pay, impacting vital services. Unions cite CEO pay and low offers as key grievances. Scottish Water Staff Strike Threatens Flood Defences Amid Pay Dispute Hey, listen to this about Scottish Water. Workers voted to strike because of a pay dispute. It could weaken flood defenses. Three trade unions are involved, representing hundreds…
New houses are planned for the former Mottram police station site, vacant since its demolition in 2012. New Homes Planned for Mottram Site of Demolished Police Station Hey, guess what I just read? They might build new houses in Mottram. Remember that old police station? It got torn down way back in 2012. It’s just…
Prime Minister praises family’s bleed kit campaign after Bristol teen’s fatal stabbing, offering govt collaboration on knife crime. PM Lauds Family of Bristol Stabbing Victim for Bleed Kit Drive A teen named Darrian Williams died in Bristol a year ago after being stabbed in Rawnsley Park on February 14, 2024. Two other teens were convicted…
Wandsworth plans to freeze core council tax, keeping it the city’s lowest. Rise only for adult social care. Wandsworth Borough Aims for London’s Lowest Council Tax Again Wandsworth may have the lowest council tax in London. The council plans to freeze its core bill share, meaning an average household pays £990 in 2025/26. The council…
Council modifies lake drainage plan after swan worries. Partial drain will protect birds, aquatic life. Work starts Feb 24. Council Revises Lake Drainage Plan After Swan Concerns in North Wales The council planned to drain a lake. Residents worried about the swans. The council clarified it will be a partial drain, and they will protect…
Michael Parker, a 43-year-old with Down’s syndrome, died in Spain after a care worker landed on him in a pool. Surrey Man Dies After Care Worker Landed on Him in Pool, Inquest Hears A man named Michael Parker died. The incident happened while he was in Spain; he was on holiday with his care home.…
Morpeth, Northumberland, is named the best in the North East, surpassing Whitley Bay in a recent ranking. Morpeth Tops Best of North East List Beating Whitley Bay for Number One Spot A Northumberland market town is quite popular. Locals and tourists both enjoy it, and this town now ranks first in a North East list.…