New Quay, Wales, famed for its beauty, struggles with remoteness. Shops are far, impacting daily life. Welsh Town Renowned for Beauty Faces Isolation Challenges New Quay is a popular spot, known for its beaches and dolphins. Dylan Thomas also lived there, and it was called Britain’s “prettiest town” last year. But being remote has its…
Worker suffers life-threatening arm injury in angle grinder incident. Colleagues and air ambulance crew hailed as heroes. Factory Worker Seriously Injured in Angle Grinder Accident at Work A factory worker, Adrian Sobanski, had a bad accident. He almost lost his arm at work with an angle grinder. Adrian lost his grip on the power tool,…
Plans for a four-bedroom bungalow in a Teesside village get approved for the fifth time despite past inaction. Teesside Bungalow Plan Approved Again After Five Attempts A bungalow can be built in Thornton, again. The plan received approval five times now, with council members agreeing on the Cedar Drive plans. Approvals occurred since 1998, but…
Navigating Nottingham streets now feels like dodging silent, speeding e-bikes. Pedestrians at risk! Nottingham E-Bike Menace: A Pedestrian’s Daily Death Race Some might recall the movie Death Race 2000. David Carradine starred in this sci-fi film. The plot focused on a race across the country. Drivers earned points by hitting pedestrians. The movie was very…
A man died at Cornwall Council HQ after police welfare check. Prior contact prompted referral to the IOPC for review. Cornwall Police Refer to Watchdog After Man Dies at Council Offices Police in Devon and Cornwall reported a death at Cornwall Council’s Truro offices. Officers went there on February 11th around 12:20 PM to check…
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil may rise by 5% in 2025/26. New budget plans aim to address a £5.27 million shortfall. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Rise: Expected Increase for Next Year Merthyr Tydfil might raise council tax by 5% next year. This is according to new council budget plans for 2025/2026. If tax increases, the…
Middlesbrough contestant eliminated from The Apprentice, still feels Lord Sugar wanted to keep him on the show. Teesside News: Apprentice Star Fired But Believes He Had Sugar’s Backing The site has news for Teesside, Hartlepool, and Darlington. You can also find UK and world news there. Crime, politics, health, and education news are listed. They…
Villagers near Danbury Common, Essex worry about fatal accidents if the 60mph speed limit is not reduced. Essex Residents Fear Fatal Accident Due to High Speed Limits People in an Essex village are worried. They think someone will die on the road soon. Residents near Danbury Common want lower speeds. The current limits are forty…
A shop in Wales remained open despite a closure order due to rat and mice infestations and hygiene concerns. Rat-Infested Welsh Shop Stayed Open Despite Closure Order A shop in Wales had some major problems. Inspectors found live mice, droppings, and mould. The shop’s warehouse had a big rat problem and the owner ignored orders…
Storm causes tree to lean against home. Roof damaged, resident fearful as Fife Council slow to act. Woman Terrified as Huge Tree Threatens Home after Storm Damage Chiara lives next door to a huge fir tree. She heard loud noises in the storm. Police warned she might need to leave. The tree fell and damaged…