Inquiry into the controversial housing development near chemical plants is pushed back, awaiting more evidence. Decision on 545 Home Runcorn Plan Delayed Until End of September The inquiry about Runcorn’s Heath plans got delayed. It was supposed to begin this week. Now it’s pushed back to September’s end. The plans involve building many homes nearby…
Demolition continues at Liverpool’s old Royal Hospital after the new facility opened. Work to finish in 2026. Old Royal Liverpool Hospital: Dramatic Demolition Pictures Unveiled Hey, guess what’s happening in Liverpool? They’re tearing down the old Royal University Hospital. You know, the brutalist towers where many people stayed during those hospital visits. Big chunks are…
The once bustling Buffalo Joes, a River Tyne hotspot, now stands empty after a failed rebrand and recent fire. Gateshead Party Bar Abandoned on River Tyne After Unsuccessful Change Remember going out around 2004? You might have visited a spot by the River Tyne. It looks pretty bad now. The new Hooters in Newcastle made…
Residents unhappy with Liscard describe problems, citing anti-social behavior and lack of safety in the town center. Liscard Residents Say Town Feels Like the Wild West at Night Liscard is getting £12m from the council and government. Some residents are not happy with the town, saying it feels unsafe at night. People described problems in…
Phil Taylor, organiser of the Ramsbottom championships, passed away at 73. Tributes pour in for the community figure. Ramsbottom Black Pudding Championships Organiser Dies Aged 73 Phil Taylor, a Ramsbottom organizer, passed away. People are sharing tributes online. He was vital to the community. Phil died on February 12th after a short hospital stay. He…
Rhyl’s Marine Lake will be drained for maintenance starting February 24th and refilled in March. Welsh Lake to be Drained Entirely and Left Empty For One Week Rhyl’s Marine Lake will be emptied soon. This saltwater lake is the only one in North Wales, and the council needs to do some maintenance. Denbighshire Council asks…
Tess Grace protests Marie Curie hospice closure. Her daughter Millie, 23, died of cancer. Others are angry. Grieving Mother Protests Closure of Marie Curie Hospice Unit in Liverpool A Liverpool hospice unit stayed closed and people protested outside Marie Curie, which supports those with terminal illnesses. Tess Grace’s daughter, Millie, stayed there. Millie was there…
A car was found abandoned on Kinsale Road Roundabout disrupting traffic in Cork. The incident remains unexplained. Car Abandoned on Kinsale Road Roundabout in Cork Baffles Drivers Hey, guess what happened in Cork? A car sat right in the Kinsale Road Roundabout center! Drivers surely did a double take this morning. The car was abandoned…
Ahmed Dede’s “Baba’de” earns award months after its debut. He also runs the two-Michelin-star “Dede” in Baltimore, Ireland. Cork Chef’s New Restaurant Gets Michelin Bib Gourmand Soon After Opening A Cork chef received a special award. His new restaurant got a ‘Bib Gourmand.’ He already runs a two-Michelin-star place. Ahmed Dede owns the Dede restaurant.…
Scotland residents legally keep venomous reptiles and ostriches as pets, sparking worries. Dangerous Animals Kept as Pets in Scotland Raise Concerns Hey, guess what’s happening in Scotland. People are legally keeping some crazy animals. We’re talking deadly snakes and alligators. Some people even have European bison and ostriches. At least 120 dangerous wild animals live…