Almost 700 families in Cork will receive a €280 Newborn Baby Grant added to their first Child Benefit payment today. Cork Families to Receive €280 New Baby Child Benefit Today The new grant will help parents with baby costs. The first payments arrive today. It’s called the Newborn Baby Grant. The grant is €280. It…
Ross M raised £136k+ for Alzheimer Scotland. Nominated for award. Inspired by mom with disease, Angie. Young Carer Nominated for Pride of Scotland Award After Fundraising Ross McNamee’s mom, Angie, has dementia. She doesn’t recognize him anymore, but he still says she is his best friend. Angie was diagnosed at 40, when Ross was only…
Locals are upset that rejected incinerator plans near Archers Field are appealed after council refusal. Incinerator Plan Appeal Disappoints Residents After Rejection Folks are not happy about a rubbish incinerator plan. The appeal process upsets locals. The incinerator could be near Archers Field. It is close to Burnt Mills Industrial Estate. This is in Pitsea.…
Val d’Oro in Glasgow, supposedly Scotland’s oldest fish and chip shop, continues to serve customers with delicious food. It’s highly rated! Glasgow’s Val d’Oro Scotland’s Oldest Fish and Chip Shop Still Thriving There’s a fish and chip shop in Glasgow called Val d’Oro. People call it the oldest in Scotland. Val d’Oro sits on London…
Work starts on Coventry’s Palmer Lane building, improving historic access after council approves plan. Coventry Medieval Street Revamp Begins With Building Work Hey, listen to this. They’re working on a building in Coventry. It’s on Palmer Lane, a really old street. The goal is to improve access to this historic area. Palmer Lane existed before…
Ten Edinburgh and East Lothian properties topped views in January 2025, revealing buyer trends and budget ranges in Scotland. Edinburgh Lothian Most Popular Homes on Market January 2025 Revealed ESPC revealed January 2025’s ten most popular properties. These houses are in Edinburgh and the Lothians. People viewed these ten properties over 48,000 times. Edinburgh had…
Colchester could see over 20000 new homes by 2041 amid worries about supporting infrastructure. Essex Area Faces 20000 Homes Despite Infrastructure Concerns The government wants more homes built in Colchester and has increased the building targets. Over 20,000 new homes could be built in 16 years, with the government aiming for 1,300 homes each year.…
Plymouth woman dies from helicopter downwash. Government considers new laws for hospital helipad safety nationwide. Helicopter Downwash Kills Woman New Laws May Follow Derriford Incident A Plymouth woman’s death caused a government review. They will consider new laws for helicopter landing areas. Jean Langan, 87, died in an accident last November. She suffered head injuries…
Russells Hall Hospital is updating its parking with ANPR. Users react concerns over lack of spaces and access. Dudley Hospital Car Parks to Change But Locals Voice Parking Space Concerns Russells Hall Hospital will soon change its parking system. They are adding an automatic number plate recognition system (ANPR). This new system will make traffic…
Atherton residents fear 550 new homes on farmland will worsen traffic, crowd schools, and strain local services. New Homes on Farmland Spark Fears of Worse Traffic and Crowded Services Folks in Atherton are worried about a big housing project. The plan involves building 550 houses on local farmland. People fear more traffic, crowded schools, and…