Mayor Khan plans bike paths, better spaces for Oxford Street with a public discussion about the plans starting February 28th. Oxford Street Revival: Cycle Routes and Public Space in Mayor’s Plan Sadiq Khan wants to change Oxford Street. He plans new bike paths and better public spaces. A public discussion about this started February 28th…
Councils in the North East paid over £330K in compensation for pothole damage between 2022-2024, according to new data. North East Councils Pay Over £330K in Pothole Claims Since 2022 Hey, guess what I just read? People up north got money for pothole damage. It’s over £330,000 total for car repairs. This covers damages from…
Jake, missing in Tenerife since February 26, has been found. His partner confirmed he will fly home to Manchester. West Yorkshire Man Missing in Tenerife Located Safe, Partner Confirms A man named Jake went missing in the Canary Islands. Jake is from Pontefract, West Yorkshire. His partner shared news on social media. Jake was last…
West End streets in Newcastle will have new parking rules to deter commuter parking, focusing on resident access. Newcastle Streets Face Parking Changes to Curb Commuter Congestion Newcastle Council shared a list of streets in Newcastle’s West End. Parking rules are changing there soon. Fifteen streets in Arthur’s Hill will require permits to stop daytime…
Derby faces criticism over climate action as Tory councillors claim “nothing” has been done, citing a “red risk” report. Derby Climate Efforts Under Fire After “Red Risk” Report Release Derby City Council faced criticism about climate actions. Tory councillors attacked the Labour administration, and the five-hour budget meeting got quite heated. Councillors Pattison and Holmes…
Croydon’s Westfield redevelopment gains approval, paving the way for a town centre update with new homes, shops, and public spaces. Croydon Westfield Plan Approved Moving Redevelopment Forward Croydon Council approved the Westfield plan, moving the town centre’s update closer. The plan involves big changes to shops, with additions of new homes and public spaces. The…
Leah Bridge shares her grief and disappointment after her son Albie’s death, while his father receives a one-year sentence. One Year Sentence Not Enough for Death of Albie Speakman Leah Bridge spoke about a tragedy: the death of her young son, Albie Speakman. He was just three years old and playing at his dad’s farm…
Yardley Wood offers free parking for Ramadan worshippers to ease prayer time congestion. Ramadan Worshipers Get Free Parking at Yardley Wood Train Station During Ramadan, Yardley Wood station lets worshippers park free. This “Park and Stride” helps people get to evening prayers. The station car park is mostly empty then, allowing people to park there…
Green Lane Masjid announces Ramadan 2025 start date. Prayers begin February 28th. Dates may vary across the UK. Birmingham Mosque Issues Ramadan 2025 Announcement; Starts March 1st A Birmingham mosque announced the start of Ramadan 2025. The announcement came from Green Lane Masjid, who also organize Eid events in the city. Their statement said Ramadan…
The Howitt Building in Nottingham needs £1m+ for urgent repairs. The closure affects businesses and the Marcus Garvey Centre. Nottingham Council Needs £1 Million to Keep Howitt Building Open Nottingham City Council needs money for a building. The Howitt Building needs over £1 million and houses the Marcus Garvey Centre. It’s also home to eighty…