Garden waste collection is delayed in Birmingham, causing anger among residents. The service is postponed due to bin strikes. Birmingham Binmen Face Backlash Over Garden Waste Service Delay Birmingham’s garden waste collection is delayed, and the £61.80 service won’t start on time. Some people already paid, and this delay made residents angry. Bin strikes caused…
The annual Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide is here! Witness the epic 48 hour mass football match in Derbyshire. Ashbourne Shrovetide Football Awaits Thousands for Two Day Battle Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide happens again this year. It is a unique sporting tradition. The town divides into two teams for an epic game. It is a 48-hour football match.…
Dudley council votes against outsourcing leisure centers after protests. Vote ensures council control for five years. Protest Before Vote Ends Leisure Centre Outsourcing Plan in Dudley People protested the outsourcing of Dudley leisure centers. The council voted on the centers’ future, and protestors celebrated a crucial vote win. The vote concerned leisure centers across the…
Another incident on Dartmoor as illegally released boars scare a horse, leading to a rider injury and raising concerns. Second Wild Boar Encounter on Dartmoor Leaves Horse Rider Injured Wild boars are on Dartmoor. People think someone released them illegally. A dog walker had a scary boar encounter, and now a horse rider’s friend fell…
Hawks are being used at three train stations in East Yorkshire to deter pigeons from nesting. Hawks Deployed at East Yorkshire Stations to Fight Pigeon Problem Hawks are now patrolling Northern train stations. This plan started in February and lasts 12 weeks. They are using Harris Hawks at three stations: Filey, Beverley, and Driffield. The…
Italian Club Fish finds new life! Reopening at Duke Street Market, carrying the Bold Street spirit forward after its January closure. Club Fish Rises Again New Venture Revives Bold Street Institution The Italian Club Fish closed in January 2025. It was a popular spot on Bold Street. Now, it’s coming back in a new way.…
Major gas pipe upgrades on Aldermans Hill close roads for ten months and cause local disruption starting March 24. Essex Road Faces 38 Weeks of Disruption for Gas Pipe Replacement Gas pipe upgrades will cause disruption in two Essex towns. Aldermans Hill closes for ten months for pipe replacements. Expect road closures later this month.…
Glasgow starts issuing fines for pavement, double, and kerb parking after prior warnings, focusing on pedestrian safety. Glasgow Issues Parking Fines After Hundreds of Pavement Parking Warnings Glasgow now fines drivers for illegal parking. It covers pavement, double, and kerb parking. Warnings took place last month, and over 400 warnings went out. Parking fines are…
Trafford faces backlash over a 7.49% council tax hike amid budget woes and political clashes. Residents voice concerns. Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester Trafford’s council had a very heated budget meeting. A 7.49% council tax increase is coming, which upset many people. The Conservatives said Labour is hurting…
Three Northumberland farm shops, highly rated by customers, are finalists for the prestigious “Rural Oscars” award. Northumberland Farm Shops Vie for Rural Oscars Award Nomination Three popular farm shops in Northumberland are competing for a big award. Customers have given them great reviews. This award is from the Countryside Alliance, often called the “Rural Oscars.”…