Andy Burnham steps in to support Stamford Park Primary with a £4 million repair bill for the historic building. Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill Andy Burnham is helping a school in Trafford. This school needs £4 million for repairs. The school is Stamford Park Primary, a very old building with…
Wigan faces a likely 4.99pc council tax rise to address a £7.6 million budget gap and support local services. Wigan Council Tax Increase of 4.99pc Set for Approval Wigan residents face a council tax increase, likely to be 4.99 percent, which the council cabinet approves on Thursday. This increase helps cover a £7.6 million budget…
Morecambe’s Eden Project shares updates at a public event but still needs £50m via donations and sponsorships. Eden Project Morecambe Reveals Updates As It Still Needs £50 Million Eden Project Morecambe updates are coming soon. A public event happens in March. It is a Community Conversation at Morecambe’s Winter Gardens on Tuesday, March 4th, at…
Sblash Aqua Park in Penmaenmawr, Conwy, is expanding this spring with new attractions after a successful first year. Popular Sblash Aqua Park Plans Expansion for a Bigger Debut in 2025 Hey, guess what’s coming back? Sblash Aqua Park is reopening. It’s in Penmaenmawr, Conwy. It was super popular last year with over 6,000 people visiting!…
A Merseyside roundabout faces complaints and roadwork frustration, labeled a “complete nightmare” by locals. Merseyside Roundabout Called ‘Nightmare’ Amid Roadwork Chaos People complained about a busy roundabout in Merseyside, calling it a “complete nightmare.” Roadwork started recently, and now people describe it as “constant misery.” Tarbock Island connects Knowsley and Liverpool and is an M62…
Torridge aims to be a UK arts hub, like Australia’s Melbourne. Focus on street art, cultural identity, and creative industry growth. Devon Area Could Become UK’s “Melbourne” Style Arts Hub A councilor thinks Torridge could become a UK “Melbourne.” This means more street art and murals, potentially helping North Devon and Torridge become arts hubs…
Mid Devon approves Traveller pitches in Burlescombe to meet housing demand, following local and national guidance. More Traveller Pitches in Devon Approved to Address Housing Demand Mid Devon approved more Traveller pitches in Burlescombe. They aim to meet the increasing demand for housing. Ann Crocker wanted to change land use. She planned three new caravan…
Explore the bygone Elsenham and Thaxted railway line in Essex, closed in 1953, and its impact on local transport. Lost Essex Line: Remembering Trains to Elsenham and Thaxted Villages Essex has great transport, especially trains. Some villages don’t have good train access now. But, this used to be different. Elsenham and Thaxted are quiet villages…
Cheltenham redevelopment sparks fury. Disabled parking faces block amid flat conversion. Alternative needed. Anger Erupts Over Disabled Parking Space Closures in Cheltenham Cheltenham may block disabled parking spaces due to building work on High Street. The plan involves converting space into flats, and Pittville Street parking could be suspended. Council members are worried about a…
Construction starts February 17 in Frome for a new zebra crossing on The Butts, enhancing school route safety. Zebra Crossing to Improve Safety Near Frome School on Busy Street New traffic lights are coming to Frome. They will appear on a busy street. Work starts Monday, February 17, for a zebra crossing, following a school…