A 1996 photo shows Edinburgh’s North Bridge without current roadworks, sparking nostalgia among residents. Edinburgh Locals Nostalgic Over 1990s North Bridge Photo Resurfacing Locals in Edinburgh are talking about the North Bridge. An old photo resurfaced online, showing the bridge without any road work. The picture, from January 1996, shows all lanes open where people…
An opposition group in West Lancashire proposes a budget to save threatened swimming pools, challenging council plans. West Lancashire Pools Saved? Alternative Budget Proposed by Councillor West Lancashire faces a budget meeting on Wednesday night. Two swimming pools, Park Pool and Nye Bevan Pool, may close as the council’s Labour group wants to close them.…
Darlington may ban pigeon feeding due to health concerns. The council reviews anti-social behavior and reckless bike use. Darlington Considers Ban on Pigeon Feeding in Town Centre Hey, guess what’s happening in Darlington? They might ban feeding pigeons soon. The council wants to stop people feeding wild birds, and this change would happen in an…
A homeowner pleads with the council after constructing a home that deviates from approved plans. Man Begs Council After Building ‘Detrimental’ Home Without Permission A man built a big house. He ignored the approved plans. Now, he wants to keep changes he made. The council approved a smaller house as a replacement for a bungalow.…
Historic Essex church in Saffron Walden to become a nursery for 52 children, addressing local childcare shortage. Essex Church Transformation New Nursery to Offer Community Benefits A very old church is changing. This church is on Hill Street in Saffron Walden and it’s a Grade II listed building. It will soon be a nursery with…
Couple finds their damaged BMW after leaving it with an airport meet-and-greet service upon return from vacation. Couple finds their damaged BMW after leaving it with an airport meet-and-greet service upon return from vacation. Couple’s £157k BMW Found Crashed in Ditch After Airport Meet and Greet Couple’s £157k BMW Found Crashed in Ditch After Airport…
Upset dad fined for cutting down a protected tree worth £100000 after council refused his requests. Dad Fined After Cutting Down £100000 Tree Against Council Orders A man named Carl Bellis faced a problem with a tree. Branches fell and created damage, so he decided to cut the tree down himself. This tree was worth…
Homeless camp dismantled in early morning raid. Dozens evicted from St Peter’s Square near town hall. St Peter’s Square Camp Evicted Dozens Wake to Manchester Crackdown Okay, here’s that article explained simply. Manchester Council evicted people from a camp. This camp was in St Peter’s Square, near the town hall. It was called the ‘red…
A landlord is left with a large cleanup bill after a tenant left his flat in a terrible state after 12 years. Landlord Faces £5,000 Bill After Evicting Tenant From Hell There was a messy situation at a rental property. A bad tenant left it really dirty, and the cleanup cost landlord Bas Basra £5,000.…
A jury struggles to reach a verdict in the trial of a climate protester who allegedly stopped a train headed to Drax power station. Jury Still Deadlocked in Drax Climate Protest Trial Deliberations A jury asked a judge for advice. It involves a retired doctor’s trial. She allegedly stopped a train going to Drax. The…