Residents fear barriers won’t fix the e-bike and delivery driver issues on Staines high street. Surrey High Street Barrier Plan Faces Concerns From Local Residents Surrey may get barriers on its high street. These barriers would block cars during the day. Some worry this won’t stop e-bikes, and delivery drivers also cause concerns. Surrey County…
A63 in Hull to fully close for a weekend in March for vital Castle Street underpass concrete pour. A63 Hull City Centre: Full Weekend Closure Planned Next Month The A63 in Hull will shut down for a weekend next month as the Castle Street project hits an important point. They will pour concrete into the…
40 year old Twix wrapper with ‘special price’ found near Ingleby Barwick, raising litter concerns. Vintage Twix Wrapper from 1984 Discovered on Riverbank in Barwick Someone found an old Twix wrapper in a river. It looks to be over 40 years old. The wrapper’s expiry date reads August 1984. It was found near Ingleby Barwick,…
North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…
After a tragic event, a school receives massive donations for a memorial playground, honoring Alice and others. Southport School Overwhelmed by Playground Donation Floods Alice Aguiar’s dad will run the London Marathon. It’s in April, and he wants to raise money for a playground at Alice’s old school. Alice’s parents started a fundraiser for Churchtown…
Friends and family braved the cold for a memorial match honoring Adrian Blackmore. He was a beloved Middlesbrough dad. Middlesbrough Dad Remembered With Emotional Memorial Football Match A Middlesbrough dad was remembered by loved ones. They played a memorial football match, honoring his name, Adrian Blackmore. Adrian died in 2003 after suffering a heart attack…
Jo Walker will earn £189,000 as chief executive. It exceeds the Prime Minister’s salary. She formerly led North Somerset Council. Gloucestershire Council Pays New Chief More Than Prime Minister Gloucestershire hired Jo Walker as their chief executive. She will earn £189,000 each year. This is more than the Prime Minister’s pay. The council voted for…
Patrol team improves city centre safety, prevents crime, and assists in emergencies impacting Coventry. Coventry Street Patrol Team Shows Impressive City Centre Impact Coventry’s Street Patrol Team started strong in 2025. They are improving the city centre and stopping shoplifters. The team works closely with CCTV control and quickly responds to emergencies. The team faces…
Firefighters tackled a large blaze at a Darlaston recycling centre. Residents were advised to close windows as a precaution. Recycling Centre Fire 200 Tonnes Waste Ablaze Locals Told Close Windows Hey, listen to this. A fire happened in Darlaston. It was at a recycling center on Bentley Road South. Fire engines rushed to the scene.…
A fixer-upper in Liverpool is listed for £125000, offering a chance to remodel and personalize. Liverpool House: Transform This £125000 Property Into Your Dream Home There’s a house for sale in Liverpool. It needs work but could be great. The ECHO often shares local property news, covering everything from starter homes to fancy estates. This…