The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth wins “Best Value for Money” award, nominated by Primary Times readers in the 2024 Star Awards. Donkey Sanctuary Scoops Best Value Award in Devon Star Awards 2024 Hey, guess what happened? The Donkey Sanctuary got an award! It’s in Sidmouth, you know. Primary Times readers nominated them for “Best Value…
A new bus route skips stops in Somerset villages due to funding rules, leaving locals frustrated and isolated. Somerset Villagers Miss Out as Bus Cannot Pick Up Passengers A bus called “Chew Valley Cat” can’t pick up some people. The route began in September 2024, going through North East Somerset where people were once cut…
North Shields sees a property boom, driven by affordable housing and coastal charm, despite mixed local opinions. UK Seaside Town with £38k Houses Draws Influx of New Residents A town in northern England gains attention as property prices are rapidly increasing there. North Shields boasts a nice beach and lively quayside. New bars and restaurants…
Explore Taunton’s revival as an indie shopping destination, challenging Frome’s crown with its unique charm and community spirit. Taunton: Somerset Town’s Indie Scene Emerges as a Shopping Haven I visited Taunton on a gloomy winter day. A church spire in gothique red brick caught my eye. It was the impressive Taunton Minster. Then I saw…
Oopsy Daisies, a gift shop and tearoom in Merry Hill, is closing February 24 due to repairs and other issues. Merry Hill Gift Shop Oopsy Daisies Closing After Eleven Years Oopsy Daisies at Merry Hill will close soon. It is a gift shop and tearoom; the last day is Monday, February 24. The owners said…
Film premiere at the 2025 Shepton Snowdrops Festival. It features community made “Miracles of Nature” puppet film. Shepton Snowdrops Festival 2025 to Premiere “Miracles of Nature” The Shepton Snowdrops Festival plans a film premiere in 2025. The festival commissioned “Miracles of Nature,” a puppet film. Make the Sunshine, a local group, helped create it. The…
Council trials reusable red bags to simplify recycling, reduce street clutter, and improve material quality. Bath Recycling Trial Aims for Simpler System with New Red Bags Hey, listen to this new recycling thing! Our local council wants to make recycling simpler. They are trying out reusable red bags. This helps sort recycling easily and keeps…
Recycling collected during Birmingham’s bin strike might be burned. The council struggles to maintain waste services. Birmingham Recycling Could Be Burned Amid Bin Strike, Council Confirms Birmingham’s bin strike may lead to burned recycling. Union members are striking for 12 days this month. They also strike for 13 days in March. The strike disrupted rubbish…
Iconic Birmingham venues, including the CBSO and REP Theatre, face total council funding loss due to budget cuts. Birmingham Arts Funding Faces Total Cut in ‘Devastating’ Move Birmingham’s council faces a money crisis. They plan big cuts, impacting arts funding. They’ll cut all funding to major cultural spots. These venues face total loss of support.…
Dudley Council eyes a £120k youth lifestyle survey. It aims to gather data on kids health and behavior via questionnaires. Midland Council Considers £120k Kid Lifestyle Survey Investment Dudley Council might spend £120,000 on a youth survey. It will check kids’ lifestyles and actions. Mayada Abuaffan approved this, she’s the public health director, and the…