Balnagask residents contemplate lawsuits over RAAC concrete homes after offers fall short of expected market value. Aberdeen RAAC Homeowners Consider Legal Action for Fair Compensation People in Balnagask are thinking about suing. RAAC concrete wrecked their homes. They have been stuck for over a year. The council rehoused most renters. Many homeowners are still waiting.…
Farmers fined after retired teacher David Clark died when trampled by cows on their North Yorkshire farm in 2020. Farmers Fined After Teacher Trampled by Cows in North Yorkshire Two farmers got fined after a jogger died. Cows trampled him on their farm in North Yorkshire. David Clark, a retired teacher, was 59. He was…
Council reverses course, ensuring continued funding for mental health services in Nottingham. A huge relief for Framework. Nottingham Charity Saved as Council U-Turns on Funding Decision A charity in Nottingham almost had to close. The council changed their mind about funding cuts, which put two mental health services at risk: Hughendon Lodge and The Crescent.…
Council tax in Liverpool could rise by 5%. The decision will be made this week, aiming to generate £11 million. Liverpool Council Tax: Bills Could Rise by Exact Amount of 5 Percent Liverpool Council will decide its budget this week. Council tax bills might increase by 5%. This meeting addresses ongoing budget issues. The city…
Liverpool seeks public feedback on Chinatown renewal plans. Proposed changes include a memorial garden, playground updates, and improved junctions. Liverpool Asks Public About Chinatown Changes Future Development Liverpool wants to improve Chinatown. They are asking for public input on changes. The changes involve the junction and a playground. A new memorial garden may also be…
A 999 caller is hailed a hero for saving a man from a fire at The Whitemoor pub on Nuthall Road. The pub hopes to reopen soon. Nottingham Pub Fire Praises 999 Caller for Saving Life of Man A person called 999 and helped save a man’s life. He was in a pub above a…
Reconstruction of Wickford’s ticket office starts after five years. The new station will include modern facilities. Wickford Railway Station Ticket Office to be Rebuilt After Demolition Good news! They will rebuild Wickford train station. Workers can now rebuild the ticket office, and it will have better stuff. Contracts are signed for the work. This starts…
Second homes and vacant properties in South Cambridgeshire face doubled council tax starting 2026 to address housing shortage. Cambridgeshire Council Tax Doubled on Second Homes, Empty Properties Council tax will double on empty homes. Second homes also face this tax increase. This begins in South Cambridgeshire in 2026. They want owners to sell or rent…
Princess Anne visited Nunny’s Farm in Grimsby, meeting owners and learning about the farm’s animal education programs. Princess Anne Tours Nunny’s Farm in Grimsby During Special Visit A local farm had a very special guest. The Princess Royal visited Nunny’s Farm last Friday. She met the owners, Joanna and Neil and they showed her around…
Plans to revamp Colwyn Bay’s Bay View Shopping Centre are unveiled, with a focus on modernization and improved access. Shopping Centre in Seaside Town Set for a Modern Transformation They want to redo Colwyn Bay’s Bay View Shopping Centre. Plans are out for public review. It opened in 1987. The update aims to modernize the…