Mr Chippy offers great deals and friendly service in York, though Drake’s slightly edges it out. Mr Chippy York: Great Food and Service Slightly Trails Neighboring Rival Yorkshire does fish and chips very well. Coastal spots are popular, but seagulls can be a problem. York offers less seagull risk and beautiful views. Last year, I…
Recent death announcements include loving partners, parents, grandparents, and friends. Each notice is a lasting tribute. Derby Telegraph: Remembering Loved Ones in Funeral Notices This Week Sharing local death notices is a tradition. People trust us with these announcements. Notices in our paper go on a big online site. Each notice stays online forever. It’s…
Birmingham residents furious over bin strikes coinciding with a council tax increase, demanding fair service or tax relief. Bin Strike Outrage Birmingham Residents Demand Tax Relief for Missed Service Birmingham residents are upset. Recycling collections are stopped due to a bins strike. The council told people to use local tips instead. Many people did not…
Cardiff councilors halt 205-home plan near Church Farm due to M4 noise fears and community concerns regarding traffic. Cardiff Home Plan Delayed Due to M4 Noise Concerns Raised by Councillors Cardiff councillors delayed a decision involving building 205 homes planned for Church Farm in Lisvane. The planning committee met on February 6th. Councillor Lancaster voiced…
BMW crashes in Salford, landing on train tracks. Driver survives; arrested for suspected drunk driving. Trains back on schedule. Regent Road Crash: Trains Resume After BMW Driver’s Lucky Escape A BMW crashed in Salford around 2 AM on Friday. The car went through a barrier near Regent Road roundabout and landed upside down on the…
Council plans to build a new youth home in Whitburn, replacing Whitrigg House to provide modern care and support. West Lothian Council Approves New Youth Home to Support Children West Lothian will get a new house for young people. They got permission to build it. It will be in Whitburn, southeast of Torcroft Raeburn Crescent.…
Oldham council tax will rise by 4.99%. Service charges also increase. Some services face cuts despite extra funding. Oldham Council Tax Set to Rise Alongside Service Charge Increases Oldham got £5 million more from the government, which is better than they expected. Still, they need to find £14 million for this year and must cut…
Stoke-on-Trent’s Scotia Road to receive safety upgrades, including crossings and double-yellow lines, to address accident concerns. Scotia Road Stoke Awaits Safety Upgrade After Accident Concerns They are adding safety to a risky road in Stoke. The road is Scotia Road, and it links Burslem and Tunstall. The city council planned these changes. A zebra crossing…
Trafford council tax is set to rise by 7.49%, with green bin collection fees increasing by £45 annually. Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes Trafford council tax will increase by 7.49% for 2025/26. People will also pay £45 more each year for green bin collections. The government allowed this tax increase,…
Council tax could rise by 5%. New fees include garden waste and parking. Social housing rents also increasing. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Charges Proposed for Residents Stockport Council plans new charges for residents in 2024. To balance its budget, the council needs to cut costs by £60 million by 2029. This means tough…