A Rick Stein Group employee was found dead in staff housing in Padstow. Police do not suspect foul play. Rick Stein Employee Found Dead in Padstow Staff Accommodation A Rick Stein employee died. People were worried about him. He was found in staff housing in his 30s. It happened on Thursday, February 13. Police went…
Lidl aims to construct a store, townhouses and apartments on the old Good Companions pub site in Surrey. Lidl Plans New Surrey Store and Homes on Derelict Pub Site Lidl wants to build a new store in Surrey. This supermarket will be modern, with townhouses and apartments. It will be built on the old Good…
Karin Smyth voices worries about less frequent bin collections in Bristol, urging council leaders to reconsider cut plans. Bristol MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Bin Collection Cuts A Bristol MP spoke out about bin collections. Karin Smyth is worried about reduced rubbish pickups. The council wants bins emptied less often and may switch to every…
Remembering the tragic 1945 Corley plane crash that killed five, including women and children, 80 years later near Coventry. Corley Air Crash Remembered: Women and Children Killed 80 Years Ago A plane crash killed five people eighty years ago. It happened near Coventry on February 20, 1945. The Wellington Bomber hit a high tension pole,…
Student block eyes temporary shift, renting to professionals amid occupancy issues and oversupply concerns. Coventry Student Block Seeks New Use Amid Empty Rooms Situation A student apartment complex is not full. Managers need a solution to keep it open. Manor Park Court might rent rooms to non-students. They need approval for this temporary change. Erec…
A solar farm planned for Coventry greenbelt land aims to generate power for approximately 7,500 homes. Coventry Greenbelt to Host Solar Farm Powering 7,500 Homes They plan to build a solar farm. It will be located between Bulkington and Coventry. Hollyhurst Farm on Mile Tree Lane is the proposed site. The land is greenbelt and…
Resident warns unlit Kent junction with 60mph speed limits lacks warnings, causing numerous accidents. Kent Junction: Resident Warns Dark Roads Cause Accidents at 60mph A resident is worried about a Kent junction. The junction lacks lights and warning signs. Cars approach at 60 mph. He says many accidents happen at night. Steve Smith wants to…
Decision on the North Lincolnshire quarry expansion delayed again. Concerns over lorry traffic and road conditions persist. North Lincolnshire Quarry Expansion Decision Postponed Once More A quarry wants to grow in North Lincolnshire. It’s near Hibaldstow and Redbourne. Welton Aggregates Ltd runs it. They want more land for limestone. Locals are not happy. Parish councils…
Residents of an Essex village fear new housing plans will ruin its charm. They fight to maintain village identity. Essex Village Faces Identity Crisis With Plan For New Homes Latchingdon residents are fighting a village expansion. They oppose plans to build many new homes. A plan for 160 homes was first rejected, but later, it…
Nearly 15,000 illegal vapes were seized in Scotland last year. Fines totaled only £850, raising questions about enforcement. Scotland Seizes Thousands of Illegal Vapes, Issues Meager Fines Nearly 15,000 illegal vapes got seized in Scotland last year. Fines for shops selling them totaled only £850. New data came from Scottish councils. Renfrewshire, the Highlands, and…