The Royal Oak, closed since 2021, will reopen under new ownership. It is a momentous event for many locals. Chesterfield Oldest Pub Set To Reopen Under Independent New Owners Chesterfield’s oldest pub will open soon. It has been closed for almost four years. New owners told everyone it would serve drinks again. Patrick and Meg…
Brailsford housing plan denied after drainage concerns raised by councilors and locals fearing increased flooding risks. Derbyshire Housing Plan Rejected Due to Flooding and Drainage Fears A plan for 70 homes in Brailsford got rejected. The builder, Gladman Developments, wanted to build them off Throstle Nest Way. The Derbyshire Dales council voted against the plan…
Northumberland’s climate fund offers shares of £50,000 to local community groups for environment projects. £50,000 Northumberland Climate Fund Open to Community Group Bids Northumberland has a climate fund for local groups, giving away £50,000. Groups can get between £250 and £5,000. The fund helps projects fight climate change and protect the environment. The council wants…
Drivers using parking machines are urged to be cautious of QR code scams that lead to fraudulent sites. Sunderland Drivers Warned: QR Code Parking Scam Alert Issued Hey, watch out for parking scams in Sunderland! The city council warns about fake QR codes that are on stickers placed on payment machines, as scammers are targeting…
Council tries again to close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre after High Court stopped previous attempts. Repair costs are too High. Caerphilly Council Makes New Attempt To Shut Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre The Caerphilly Council wants to close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre. The High Court stopped them twice before, most recently in January 2025. A fresh report indicates they’ll…
Discover Welsh restaurants and businesses with zero food hygiene ratings. Urgent improvements are needed for these establishments. Zero Food Hygiene Ratings Restaurants and Businesses List in Wales Hey, I saw this article about food places in Wales. Some places got a zero food hygiene rating. That’s the worst score possible. About 34 places have this…
Several Byker eateries received low food hygiene ratings requiring urgent changes based on recent inspections. Byker Takeaways Need Improvement in Food Hygiene Scores People often check food hygiene ratings first when choosing takeaways or restaurants. You often see these scores in a business window. Ratings range from zero to five, which helps people decide where…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…
Belle Marie’s in Dormanstown needs to improve food handling and cleanliness after a hygiene inspection. Café Told Improvement Necessary After Food Hygiene Inspection A café needs to make some changes. Inspectors said Belle Marie’s needs improvement. The café is in Dormanstown. Food hygiene inspectors visited last December. Inspectors judged specific things. They checked food handling…
A 7 year-old girl needed intensive surgery after her family dog suddenly attacked her in a shocking home incident. Family Dog Mauls Girl, 7, in Horror Attack: Multiple Surgeries Needed A young girl was hurt badly by her family’s dog. Mia’s mom, Rebecca Fisher, talked about it, calling it a “freak accident.” The dog, Bane,…