A Newcastle dad’s lullaby, written for his daughter nearly 60 years ago, is now inside collectible teddy bears. Dad’s Lullaby from 60 Years Ago Lives on in Teddy Bears Brian wrote a song for his daughter Karen. He called it “Little Girl.” That was almost sixty years ago. Karen now re-recorded the lullaby and released…
Celebrate the reopening of Champney Treasure House with a free open day on Saturday, February 15th, featuring fun activities. Champney Treasure House Relaunch Celebrated with Free Open Day Hey, guess what’s happening? Champney Treasure House is having a welcome day. It’s a chance to see the place for free. The East Riding Council is hosting…
Repairs commencing on the ‘dangerous’ Stoke-on-Trent roundabout. Expect travel disruption due to temporary traffic lights. Stoke-on-Trent Roundabout Repairs Set to Begin February Fourteenth Hey, guess what’s happening in Stoke-on-Trent? They are fixing a rough roundabout. It’s the one connecting Bentilee, Park Hall, and Adderley Green. People were worried because it’s full of potholes. The repairs…
Families failed to halt a 150 home estate in Loggerheads. Despite objections, a planning inspector approved the housing plan. Homes Approved: Families Lose Fight Against North Staffordshire Estate A developer can build 150 homes in Loggerheads. Families tried to stop it, but they failed. Shropshire Homes proposed the estate on farmland near Mucklestone Wood Lane.…
Large Aesculapian snakes, up to 5ft long, are entering homes and attics in Colwyn Bay, Wales. Researchers say the snake adapts well. Snakes Invade Homes in Wales: Five-Foot Reptiles Found in Attics Big snakes live in Wales. These snakes are Aesculapians. Researchers say they are doing well there. They counted around 240 Aesculapian snakes. The…
Pedestrians claim nearly £117k from Blackburn with Darwen Council after injuries from potholes over five years. Blackburn Darwen Council Faces £117k Pothole Claims From Pedestrians People got injured due to road and path problems. They claimed money from Blackburn with Darwen Council. These claims totaled over £100,000 in five years. A study looked at pedestrian…
Edinburgh woman hurt in latest attacks after XL Bully ban, raising law enforcement concerns. XL Bully Attacks Continue in Scotland Despite New Ownership Laws A year ago, Scotland made owning an XL Bully illegal. New laws banned breeding, selling, abandoning, and giving away these dogs. Owners needed an exemption to keep their pets. Only one…
Ashford residents are desperate for Eurostar to return after a five-year service halt. Ashford Faces Bleak Outlook Eurostar Absence Takes a Toll on Kent Ashford locals want Eurostar service back. It stopped five years ago, and people say Ashford feels depressing now. The Kent station is unused since Covid, with magazines from March 2020 still…
Salon Shades in Harriseahead marks 50 years. Founder Ann Gallimore remains at the helm. North Staffordshire Salon Celebrates 50 Years With Ann Still Leading Salon Shades, a hair salon, is turning fifty. Ann Gallimore started it in 1975 and is still working there now. The salon is located in Harriseahead’s High Street. Ann’s family used…
All parts of the plane and Black Hawk helicopter are recovered after the fatal crash. American Airlines Crash: All Debris and Black Boxes Located Officials say they found all major parts. It’s from the plane and helicopter crash. This happened in Washington, DC. They will examine these pieces carefully. The crash occurred on January 29.…