House prices in Gwynedd declined after new restrictions on second homes. Some celebrate, while others express concerns about long-term effects. Wales House Prices Fall After Second Home Rules Affect Market Hey, guess what’s happening in Gwynedd, Wales? House prices are actually dropping. It’s like, a 3% dip this last quarter alone! Apparently, things have been…
Tax increase of 5% sparks outrage. Residents concerned about finances. Council defends spending. Gloucestershire Residents React Angrily to Council Tax Hike The county councillors approved the new budget. It increases taxes for homes in Gloucestershire by about 5%. This happens even though the council has good reserve funds, and people online are worried about the…
Solihull councillor expresses worry over HS2 station’s reduced parking. Limited parking spaces a potential issue. HS2 Station Design Change Causes Concerns Over Parking Availability Solihull councillors feel uneasy. Their worry concerns access to the new HS2 station. Fewer planned parking spaces caused this concern. The council had approved the HS2 Interchange Station plan. It will…
Solihull Central Masjid allowed to keep temporary marquee for another year due to community needs. Solihull Mosque Retains Marquee After Planners Cite Special Circumstances Solihull Central Masjid can keep its marquee. Planners gave them permission for another year. They had previously won an appeal for it. The mosque put up the marquee in 2020. It…
Major engineering work causes railway closures. Use replacement bus services on affected routes this weekend. Kent Train Disruptions This Weekend Due to Engineering Works Lots of train work happens this weekend in Kent. Southeastern Railway has planned engineering work, which affects many routes. No trains run between Headcorn and Ashford both Saturday and Sunday. Pluckley…
Locals are distraught after gates went up, blocking a well-loved path to the mountain. Gates Cut Off Community From Beloved Countryside Path Cwmparc’s forest was a local favorite. People walked and biked there all year. The community loved the forest for decades, with grandparents sharing it with kids, and now, those kids sharing it with…
Bandit, a Romanian rescue in Devon, seeks a calm, patient home after a failed adoption and long shelter stay. He needs a loving family. Devon Dog Seeks Home After Two Years in Shelter, One Failed Adoption Hey, listen to this about a dog named Bandit. He’s been at a Devon shelter for two years. Staff…
New Peterhead Academy to open in 2028 at Kinmundy Road. Dales Park, Meethill, and Anna Ritchie remain open after review. Peterhead Community Campus Development Set to Open in August 2028 The Peterhead Community Campus project moves forward. Councillors decided to invest in the new Peterhead Academy build, with the Kinmundy Road site expected to open…
Coventry approves temporary fire escapes for HMV Empire, despite “undesirable” look, to prevent its closure amid city redevelopment. Coventry Square Emergency Stairs Approved Despite Visual Concerns Coventry will get emergency stairs in a public square. This keeps a live music spot from shutting down. The council approved two temporary fire escapes for HMV Empire on…
A 65ft sinkhole in Godstone shocks locals. About 30 homes are within evacuation zone. Surrey Council calls incident major. Godstone Sinkhole A Scary Situation Residents Say A big sinkhole opened in Surrey. The community is shocked, and Surrey County Council is calling it a major incident affecting Godstone. About 30 homes are within the evacuation…