Northstone will build 242 homes on a former Ministry of Defence site in Wirral, including affordable options & public spaces. New Homes Coming to Former Defence Site on Old Hall Road Wirral Wirral Council sold a former Ministry of Defence site that sat empty for about twenty years. They plan to build houses there, with…
Gas leak prompts road closure and evacuations in Westminster. Repairs expected to last the weekend. Westminster Gas Leak Causes Road Closure and Evacuations Hey, guess what? They closed a road in Westminster because of a gas leak. They think repairs will take the whole weekend. The gas leak occurred on Great Peter Street, near St…
An Bord Pleanala approves O’Leary O’Sullivan’s appeal for 166 homes, including apartments and houses, plus a larger creche. Developers Secure Approval for 166 New Homes in Cork Suburb Hey, guess what happened with that housing thing near Cork? Some developers just won their appeal, meaning they can build a big housing area there now. O’Leary…
Mayfield Rugby Club gets go ahead for a music fest, facing noise concerns from residents. Rugby Club Music Festival Approved Despite Neighbour Concerns A rugby club in Rochdale plans another music festival. It will host about 2,000 people this summer, and although Mayfield Rugby Club held the first event in August 2024, some neighbors complained…
A woman received a pet ban and suspended sentence for neglecting her dog. This resulted in extreme suffering and euthanasia. Woman Banned From Owning Pets After Dog Suffered Severe Neglect A woman was sentenced for badly neglecting her dog, which subsequently had to be euthanized. People had reported concerns about the condition of a Labrador…
Southwark Council gym fees may rise £144 yearly. Users cite flies & overcrowding; some see value amidst improvements. South London Gyms Face Price Hikes Amid User Concerns And Fly Complaints Gym users are worried about rising costs. Southwark Council plans to raise leisure centre fees. The council’s cabinet approved this in the budget on Tuesday,…
Lincolnshire Police face “dire straits,” prompting a council tax increase to address funding shortages and potential job cuts. Lincolnshire Police Council Tax Set to Rise Amid Funding Crisis Lincolnshire police need more money to avoid big issues. They might have to cut many jobs without it. Leaders said they’ve already cut back a great deal.…
Two London Joe and the Juice locations faced fines of £100k+ after mice droppings contaminated food and napkins. Joe and the Juice London Stores Fined Over Mice Infestation, Droppings Joe and the Juice got in trouble with the law. Two London shops had a mouse problem. Inspections found big hygiene issues. Westminster Council shut them…
Big changes are coming to Walsall! A town center regeneration plan has been approved, promising increased safety and appealing aesthetics. Walsall Town Centre Transformation Approved Major Regeneration Coming Walsall’s town center will get a big makeover soon. They approved plans to improve safety and make it nicer. The “Connected Gateway Project” is making this happen,…
Leodhais Macpherson is running 128 marathons from Newcastle’s distance to New York to honour his late brother, Conor. Tynemouth Man Runs Newcastle to New York in Brother’s Memory A man from North Tyneside plans an amazing run. Leodhais Macpherson will run 128 marathons to honor his brother. Leodhais, 24, aims to run 3,332 miles, a…