North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…
New parking fees at Rhos on Sea prom anger locals. They seek local discounts amid fears for business. Rhos on Sea Parking Fees Spark Outrage Called Tourism Tax By Locals Locals are angry about parking fees at a new promenade. It’s in the Conwy resort in Rhos on Sea. People must now pay £5.50 to…
Residents of Brithdir Mawr, a Welsh off-grid community, are resisting eviction by the landlady, seeking a resolution. Welsh Hill Village Faces Eviction Residents Refuse to Leave Andromeda Gervásio chops veggies in a busy farmhouse kitchen. Rosie Gillam and Will Cooke gather wood for fuel. They live at Brithdir Mawr, an off-grid housing co-op where dinner…
Council considers selling land near Oregon Way for housing. Residents cite traffic, infrastructure concerns. Chaddesden Land Sale Sparks Concern Over 215 New Homes Derby City Council might sell some grassland. The sale could let developers build over 200 homes. This land is near Oregon Way in Chaddesden. Labour councillors will vote on the sale next…
Major improvements are coming to Melton’s Stockyard, including more space and job opportunities. Melton Stockyard Revamp Approved: New Food Hubs and Event Space Coming The Stockyard in Melton will soon get a big update. Work should start in the spring. Plans include a bigger square for events. Four new buildings will also be constructed. These…
Explore Kent’s eerie Deadman’s Island. It was once a graveyard for those with diseases, now off-limits due to exposed remains. Kent Ghost Island A Graveyard Where Visits Are Forbidden There’s a spooky island in Kent called Deadman’s Island. It’s in the River Medway estuary, and you can only reach it by kayak. This island was…
Panninis in Littleover is back after a year, with new owner Rajin Singh adding Caribbean flavors to the menu. Littleover Sandwich Bar Reopens with Caribbean Twist After Closure A sandwich shop reopened in Littleover. It’s called Panninis. Locals know it well. The old owners closed it earlier in 2024, and customers wondered what would happen.…
Plans progress to replace the Friar Tuck pub in Arnold with 51 retirement flats. Gedling Council will decide soon, amid local objections. Arnold’s Friar Tuck Pub Demolition Nears for Retirement Flats Plan A pub in Arnold may soon be gone, replaced by retirement flats. The pub in question is the Friar Tuck, located on Gedling…
David Robert Adams, 38, was found dead at Tadcaster Grammar. Family and friends mourn the loss of a “beautiful human.” Yorkshire Dad Found Dead at Old School Grounds: Family ‘Irreparably Broken’ People are remembering David Robert Adams, age 38. He was found dead at his old school. Friends and family called him Dave and his…
Government supports upgrades to Dawsons Corner and the Stanningley Bypass for faster Leeds-Bradford trips. Leeds Stanningley Bypass Road Upgrade Receives Government Backing The government will support upgrades at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass. These changes mean faster trips between Leeds and Bradford. The project includes a new roundabout and fixing the bypass. Hopefully, more people…