Plans to install a large ad screen, replacing a clock & statues in Gwent Square, Cwmbran, were scrapped due to over 760 objections. Clock and Statues Saved in Cwmbran After Public Outcry Over Ad Screen Someone wanted to put a big ad screen in Cwmbran. It was going in Gwent Square, near the Congress Theatre.…
A man tragically died after being pulled from the sea near Penarth Pier. Emergency services responded to the incident. Man Dies After Sea Rescue Near Penarth Pier Following Emergency Response A man died after being rescued from the sea. This happened at the pier in Penarth, Wales, on Monday, February 24. People called 999 when…
Flambards theme park is auctioning off exhibits. Some items were borrowed from locals. The auction will last four days. Flambards Auction Set To Sell Off Borrowed and Donated Exhibits Flambards theme park closed recently. People are worried about the auction. The auction will sell off park exhibits. Some items were borrowed from locals. The auction…
Plans for a large traffic cone depot with 22 HGV spaces near Rawtenstall spark worries about traffic and disruption. Traffic Cone Depot Plan Near Rawtenstall Raises Local Concerns Rossendale councillors are reviewing a building plan involving a traffic cone and sign distribution center. The site is at Ewood Bridge near Rawtenstall, close to the A56.…
A 28-year-old woman died after falling 65 feet on Tryfan in Eryri National Park, North Wales. Friends are raising money to repatriate her. Tragedy Strikes Snowdonia: Woman, 28, Dies in 65ft Fall Off Mountain Maria Eftimova sadly passed away after a fall. The incident happened on Tryfan mountain, in Eryri National Park, North Wales. She…
Driver shaken after off-road bike crash in Knutton. Police seek info about the incident in North Staffordshire. Driver Shaken After Off Road Bike Crash in North Staffordshire Street A driver got scared after a crash involving an off-road bike on Moran Road in Knutton. Police are asking for information about the crash that happened Saturday…
Explore Inverurie’s former top-secret Cold War bunker, located beneath Gordon House, before its demolition. Inside Inverurie’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker Under Gordon House Valentine’s Day happened in a former nuclear bunker located in Inverurie. Aberdeenshire Council plans to knock down Gordon House, with the demolition costing £500,000. The site had a Cold War bunker underneath,…
Hartlepool considers redeveloping its Civic Centre, prioritizing town center improvements. No final decisions have been made. Hartlepool Civic Centre Redevelopment Under Discussion by Council Hartlepool may redevelop its Civic Centre area. Council leaders have talked about it quite a bit, but they have made no final choices yet though. The council has a plan for…
Remembering 19 people who recently passed away in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, with funeral details. Obituaries: 19 Death Notices Reported in Stoke and North Staffordshire These announcements share sad news from this week’s newspaper. They remember people who recently passed away. Sue Andrzejewski died peacefully on January 9, 2025. She was 63 and lived in…
Manchester council evicted dozens of homeless from St Peter’s Square, removing tents, some discarded after court order. Council Defends Removing St Peter’s Square Tents Occupied by Homeless Manchester council got a court order. The order let them take back land. It happened earlier this month. Homeless people had lived there. Their camp was in St…