Independent review launched after concerns about work environment in Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. Northumberland Fire Service Faces Culture Review After Concerns Raised Some people shared worries about the fire service’s work environment. Northumberland County Council began a review because of this. Staff can openly share what they think during the review. An outside company…
Fake parking signs saying “residents only” have popped up on Scholes Walk; nobody knows who installed them. Mystery Residents Only Parking Signs Appear in Prestwich, England Hey, listen to this funny story! Fake parking signs popped up in Prestwich. They’re on a street called Scholes Walk, and the signs say “residents only parking.” But the…
Iconic Fellinis in Middlesbrough shuts its doors after serving the community for 24 years, leaving customers saddened. Middlesbrough Restaurant Fellinis Closes After 24 Years A well-known Middlesbrough restaurant closed after 24 years. Fellini’s fed people nearby for over two decades. Back in January, the owners revealed they were closing, and customers felt disappointed about the…
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.…