Galway buzzed as students crowded into pubs for Donegal Tuesday during RAG week, with Gardaí ensuring safety. Galway Pub Packed for Donegal Tuesday During RAG Week Celebrations A Galway pub garden was super crowded Tuesday. It was for Donegal Tuesday during RAG week. The city is buzzing with student celebrations. Students went out in force…
A Leicester dad died suddenly after hiking in Cumbria. A fundraiser supports his three children’s future. Leicester Father of Three Dies Suddenly, Thousands Raised for Family Russ Johnston, a dad from Leicester, died suddenly. He was a hiker and loved his three children. The 40-year-old went missing after a three-day hike. He planned to camp…
Joe Peall is fighting to save The Polygon Centre in Alfreton from being sold, aiming to keep it a vital community hub. Derbyshire Man Nears Bid for Vital Community Centre, One Hurdle Remains A man in Derbyshire wants to save a local hub. He is close to stopping it from being sold. Joe Peall noticed…
Dubby the hare is Dublin Airports new mascot after winning a public vote. He will greet travelers. Dublin Airport Welcomes Dubby Hare as New Official Mascot Dublin Airport now has a hare mascot. They named him Dubby. The airport chose a hare because they live there, as lots of Irish hares hop around the airport.…
Free two-hour parking is ending at many Cardiff car parks. The Council hopes to simplify rules, promote green travel. Cardiff Car Parks Lose Free Two Hour Parking, Council Confirms Cardiff Council plans to change parking rules. They’re getting rid of the free two-hour parking, which affects council car parks downtown. Locals and businesses aren’t happy…
Sewer work on Boswall Avenue led to the discovery of a suspected grenade, prompting a bomb squad response. Bomb Squad Called to Edinburgh Home After Grenade Discovery An Edinburgh street saw an unusual event. Someone found a “concerning” item. It happened during sewer work. Scottish Water was doing routine maintenance on Boswall Avenue. This took…
A memorial honoring two men executed for sodomy may be placed on Blackfriars Road, London, after a local politician’s push. London Street May Become LGBTQ+ Landmark Honoring Executed Gay Men A politician in South London is supporting a memorial to honor James Pratt and John Smith. They were the last men in England executed for…
Council leaders agree on budget with council tax rise. £20m borrowing for ‘invest to save’ plans. Full vote on February 19th. Stockton Council Tax to Rise by 4.95% After Budget Agreement Stockton leaders agreed to raise council tax. The increase is almost 5% next year, and they will borrow £20m too. This borrowing is earmarked…
Sale of Derby land for housing sparks traffic concerns. Council member worries about impact on residents, seeks community benefits. Derby Land Sale Could Cause Traffic Chaos Council Member Warns Hey, guess what’s going on in Derby? A local council member, Sara Bolton, is worried about plans to sell some city-owned land. The council wants to…
Chef Paul Askew questions Michelin Awards. Liverpool lacks stars; nearby Moor Hall gets three. He seeks support for local spots. Liverpool Chef Disputes Michelin Star Snub Amid Postcode Prejudice Chef Paul Askew talked about Michelin Awards recently. Liverpool again missed out on getting any stars. The awards happened Monday, February 10. Top chefs and industry…