Hull is set to honor Jean Bishop, the “Bee Lady,” with Bee Lady Day in 2025, celebrating her legacy of charity work. Bee Lady Day Announced for Hull Legend Jean Bishop Celebration I met Jean Bishop years ago. It was eleven years and four months ago. I still remember that day. I reported for the…
New Guildford Plaza boasts 301 flats with amenities. Rent includes utilities and social events in a co-living space. Guildford’s Transformation: 301 Flats Replace Derelict Site They are finishing four apartment buildings in Guildford this year. This “co-living” space will offer social events to renters. Guildford Plaza has 301 flats. It replaced Burymead House. That building…
Liverpool Council got the Colomendy lease back, prompting worry for its future and key outdoor link between regions. Colomendy Holiday Park Future Causes Concern on Both Sides of Border Colomendy’s future is now under discussion. Leaders in North Wales have been talking about it. Liverpool Council owns the land, and they recently got the lease…
A new sports centre is coming to Coventry, replacing an old MOT site near a Gurdwara temple. Focus on kids and revised hours. Coventry to Get New Sports Centre on Former MOT Centre Land Coventry will get a new sports centre soon. They will build it where Bill And Bobs MOTs used to be. The…
Daisy, a stolen Labrador, reunited with her owners after eight years, sparking an emotional reunion and highlighting microchipping importance. Stolen Dog Returns Home After Eight Years Reunion Brings Tears Daisy, a labrador, was stolen eight years ago. She vanished from her Norfolk garden in 2017. Dog-nappers took her, and her family thought they’d never see…
Large trucks move sand to protect Pwllheli from flooding, causing noise and disruption for residents. Trucks on North Wales Beach Create ‘War Zone’ for Residents Trucks and diggers are working on a beach in Gwynedd, moving sand and gravel. This helps protect Pwllheli from sea flooding. Cyngor Gwynedd organized this “beach nourishment” on Traeth Crugan,…
Birmingham residents express fury as council tax rises 7.5% amidst service cuts and financial struggles. Birmingham Taxpayers Angered by 7.5 Percent Council Tax Increase Birmingham residents face tough times. The city council’s budget impacts everyone. Cuts and tax increases are happening again. The council struggles to manage its money, and locals are upset about paying…
North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…
New parking fees at Rhos on Sea prom anger locals. They seek local discounts amid fears for business. Rhos on Sea Parking Fees Spark Outrage Called Tourism Tax By Locals Locals are angry about parking fees at a new promenade. It’s in the Conwy resort in Rhos on Sea. People must now pay £5.50 to…
Residents of Brithdir Mawr, a Welsh off-grid community, are resisting eviction by the landlady, seeking a resolution. Welsh Hill Village Faces Eviction Residents Refuse to Leave Andromeda Gervásio chops veggies in a busy farmhouse kitchen. Rosie Gillam and Will Cooke gather wood for fuel. They live at Brithdir Mawr, an off-grid housing co-op where dinner…