Barrie Jackson, former Nottingham city councillor, is remembered for community service and dedication after passing away at 85. Former Nottingham Councillor Barrie Jackson Remembered After Death People are remembering Barrie Jackson. He was a Nottingham city councillor. Barrie, known as ‘Jacko,’ died January 21. He was 85 years old and passed at home. Barrie was…
Network Rail spent millions on Stoke Station. It fixed its glass walls, honoring its history. New upgrades make it look much better. Network Rail Invests Millions in Upgrading Historic Stoke Station Stoke Station just got some needed repairs. They spent a lot of money for these jobs, and train riders may see the huge glass…
Rio, a pub parrot in Cardiff, has learned to swear and is now barring customers. Pubs Parrot Shouts Obscenities and Bars Customers in Hilarious Outburst A parrot is causing trouble at a Cardiff pub by swearing at customers. Rio is a two-year-old Macaw from South America who lives at The Clifton Hotel. He shouts bad…
Residents of Ribble Valley voice strong opinions against potential Lancashire council mergers and loss of local control. Ribble Valley Residents Oppose Lancashire Council Merger Plans The government might change Lancashire’s councils. They want to create larger councils, each serving about 500,000 people. This change is part of the government’s plan, called the English Devolution White…
Union says Mansfield Bus Station workers are unsafe due to rising anti-social behavior; CCTV upgrade possible. Mansfield Bus Station May Get CCTV Upgrade After Safety Concerns Mansfield Bus Station could get better CCTV. Union leaders say it’s become unsafe to work there, representing station staff, like ticket sellers, cleaners and security. They report anti-social behavior…
Business leaders are “arrested” and must raise “bail” for Maggie’s Aberdeen, supporting cancer patients. Last year they raised £47,000. North East Business Leaders Do Time for Aberdeen Charity Fundraiser Hey, listen to this fun thing happening. Some business folks in the north-east are doing charity. They will get “arrested” to raise money. It’s for Maggie’s…
Farmfoods submitted plans for a new store on Aylestone Road in Leicester, potentially replacing Magnet. Farmfoods Plans New Leicester Store on Aylestone Road Site Farmfoods wants a new store in Leicester. They submitted plans to the City Council for a spot on Aylestone Road. The store could replace Magnet. Magnet’s lease ends soon, according to…
Fed up with constant fly-tipping, a Bradford resident demands action on wasteland near his home, suggesting new housing. Bradford Man Wants Houses Built on Wasteland Due to Illegal Dumping A man is upset about a wasteland near his home. David Wilkinson is 66 and lives in Bradford. People are dumping trash there, and it bothers…
Volunteers in Renfrewshire dedicate their time to reuniting lost pets with their owners, offering hope and closure. Renfrewshire Pet Group Reunites Locals With Lost Four Legged Friends A team helps find lost pets in Renfrewshire. They are called Lost Pets Renfrewshire. Volunteers started it about four years ago. They balance their lives and find pets.…
Rochdale’s Pioneers Market is reopening in the Exchange shopping center after being closed since 2014. Rochdale Market Set to Reopen After More Than a Decade of Closure Hey, Rochdale’s market is reopening! It’s been closed for over ten years. It’s in the Exchange shopping center. They’re calling it Pioneers Market. It opens Monday, February 17th.…