Rising council tax in Scotland threatens to push families into poverty, with calls for debt reform and support. Council Tax Debt Risks Plunging Scots Families into Poverty A children’s charity, Aberlour, urges help for struggling families. They face rising council tax debt, the highest increases in 20 years. Aberlour wants reform in how authorities collect…
A minister is battling job loss after church restructuring. Locals are opposing the plan, citing his vital community role. Minister Faces Church Row Amid Cuts Sparking Community Backlash A Church of Scotland minister, Brian Casey, faces job insecurity amidst church restructuring over five years. Casey is a well-known advocate against drug deaths. Some suspect the…
Construction starts on 127 new homes in Leyburn after a seven-year delay, addressing housing needs. Leyburn Housing Project Begins After Seven Year Planning Wait Hey, guess what? The new houses in Leyburn are finally being built! They approved those plans seven years ago. It’s called Highfield Chase. Yorvik Homes started building this week. There will…
Discover the most objected planning applications across Leicestershire borough and district councils. Leicestershire Councils Top Planning Objections Revealed For Last Year I checked Leicestershire councils for unpopular plans from last year. Most shared their top ten most hated applications. We put these into tables. Blaby District Council plans caused lots of fuss. The top six…
New store in Leeds offers complimentary Starbucks to first 100 customers, creating buzz and excitement. Leeds Store Welcomes First 100 Visitors With Free Starbucks Treat Okay, so LeedsLive has different sections. They cover news, including local Leeds stories, and also report on crime and Yorkshire news. You can find UK and world updates there; “Emmerdale”…
A look back at the Hebden Crypt, a horror museum that shocked and intrigued in the 1990s. Yorkshire’s Forgotten Horror Museum Stirred Controversy in a Quiet Town Tourists now ignore York Dungeon’s scary ads. In 1990, a horror museum opened in Yorkshire. This caused some controversy. It was more an “entertainment experience.” It opened in…
Landlord admits to housing offenses in Bradford for failing to maintain and clean his properties. More charges expected! Yorkshire Landlord Faces Court After Home Cleaning Neglect A landlord pleaded guilty to neglecting two properties in Bradford. The charges concern a poorly kept shared house, where he failed to repair, maintain, and clean it. Bradford Council…
Councils face criticism over various planning applications. Housing developments and changes to existing buildings spark anger. Unpopular Leicestershire Planning Applications: The Projects People Hated Some Leicestershire planning applications sparked lots of complaints. Councils shared data on the most unpopular plans. Oadby and Wigston Council didn’t give information. We will cover top concerns for each area.…
Halifax residents angered by increasing dog waste due to park bin removals. Council promises review and better communication. Dog Mess Piles Up in Halifax Parks After Bin Removal Sparks Anger A council member says people feel annoyed. Park bins got taken away, so dog poo bags pile up. Calderdale Council is checking the bins. They…
Woman is approached by security at Asda and asked for proof of purchase. She believes it was racially motivated. Asda Security Stopped Me Shook Me To My Core After Candle Purchase Melanie went to Asda in Cardiff with her daughters. Her daughters wanted a gift; they picked out a £15 candle for their grandma. Melanie…