Blackpool libraries extend their fine free policy for a sixth year to improve accessibility and support residents. Blackpool Libraries Sustain Fine Free Policy to Enhance Community Access Blackpool libraries will not charge fines for another year. This policy began in 2019. They want to encourage library use, especially aimed at people struggling financially. The council…
A mural created in Plymouth commemorates Bobbi-Anne McLeod, who tragically died. Initiative to bring light into a dark place. Plymouth Mural Honours Bobbi Anne McLeod Four Years After Tragedy A mural remembers Bobbi-Anne McLeod. Her life ended tragically four years ago. Bobbi-Anne, 18, was taken on November 20, 2021. She waited at Brampton Road and…
Residents remain displaced nearly a year after a fire on Breadalbane Street forced evacuations and caused extensive damage. Edinburgh Residents Still Homeless Almost a Year After Flat Fire A flat fire in Edinburgh deeply impacted residents. The fire happened on Breadalbane Street on March 14, 2024. Over 100 people had to evacuate in the night.…
Falling trees injure a woman and man in the Cotswolds, sparking urgent calls for action to remove dangerous roadside trees. Cotswolds Falling Trees Injure Two Prompting Urgent Action Demands Hey, so there’s this thing happening near Bourton-on-the-Water. Villagers want trees removed from roadsides along the A436 and A429, after about 100 trees fell during recent…
Trees in Denbighshire get crowned to help nature thrive. Pruning creates safe deadwood homes for insects and new habitats. Why North Wales Trees Sport Crown Cuts Before Their Dying Day Hey, guess what I just read? They gave some old trees haircuts! It’s in a forest in Denbighshire, like little crowns. The trees are in…
A Birmingham family was saved from carbon monoxide poisoning thanks to a routine inspection after they felt sick for days. Birmingham Family Escapes Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Check Up A council inspector visited homes. They were doing routine checks. They found a sick family then. The family of four lived in Birmingham. They felt sick…
Lennon Evans, 16, from Birmingham, donated 19 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust, raising over £2,000. Birmingham Teenager Cuts Long Hair to Support Children with Cancer Lennon Evans, a teen from Birmingham, did something cool. He grew his hair really long, about 19 inches, and then cut it off to help kids with…
West Midlands gets £8.6M boost to fix 88,000 potholes, improving road quality & safety for drivers in Coventry, Dudley, and more. West Midlands Roads: Extra Cash to Tackle Potholes and Resurface Highways Hey, I have news about road repairs! The West Midlands got more money for fixing roads. They got an extra 30% for highway…
Fed up Birmingham barber vows legal action against persistent fly-tippers amid rat infestation near his shop. Barber to Sue Fly-Tippers as Rats Invade Shop in Birmingham, England Mohammed Ahmed owns MJ Barberz. His shop is in Balsall Heath and he is upset about fly-tipping. He reported it to the council over 100 times and the…
A house near Birmingham’s posh estate is up for auction at £450k. It is a shell needing full renovation. Bargain Birmingham House Needs Roof and Interior at Just £450k There’s a house up for auction. Its guide price seems surprisingly low: £450,000. It’s near Birmingham’s fancy Calthorpe estate. Houses there usually cost millions. This place…