A man in Derbyshire was fined £3,000 after neighbors complained about his cockerel crowing loudly and excessively. Derbyshire Man Faces Steep Fine Over Noisy Cockerel Complaints People in a Derbyshire street were surprised. A neighbor got a big fine for a noisy bird, costing him over £3,000. One homeowner called the fine too much, while…
Cork faced a housing crisis in 2024 with over 121000 applications for only 550 available social homes. Cork Housing Crisis Over 121000 Applications for Only 550 Homes Cork faced a housing crisis in 2024. Social homes averaged 221 bids each. Thomas Gould, a TD, shared these stats. Last year, people applied almost 121,500 times, but…
The pool is closed with immediate effect and sessions cancelled due to pool plant issues. Park Road Lifestyles Swimming Pool Closes Due to Equipment Issues Hey, guess what happened at the local pool? The big pool at Park Road Lifestyles is closed now. They posted a service update online, stating there are some “pool plant…
Michael Cooke excels at Specsavers, fast tracks career, earns distinction, and is named ambassador. Specsavers Apprentice in Warminster Achieves National Recognition A young optician did great in Warminster. Hard work paid off for him. Michael Cooke started at Specsavers in August 2023. He finished his apprenticeship early and received a distinction for his work. Now,…
East Lothian Council approved £518,000 in welfare grants, aiding struggling residents significantly last year. East Lothian Residents Receive Over £500,000 in Welfare Grants East Lothian gave out welfare aid recently. It totaled over half a million pounds. This money aided struggling residents between April and December. A report showed the council’s actions. They approved £518,000…
Route 12 is back, thanks to residents. Passenger numbers exceed expectations after Arriva and the council worked together. Leicestershire Village Bus Service Returns After Community Campaign Okay, so a bus is running again in a Leicestershire village. It is Route 12 in Whitwick, by Coalville. Arriva runs the bus, and they say it is doing…
Operation Forerunner addresses rising e-bike misuse, including speeding and modifications, to enhance public safety. Plymouth E-bike Crackdown Launched Amidst Surge in Illegal Use Police started an operation to stop dangerous e-bike use. This is happening on roads, pavements, and pedestrian areas. E-bikes used in crimes are a growing problem. Cities like London and Liverpool see…
Councillor calls for a Glasgow road closure after a year-long rubbish mound is cleared near the M8. Glasgow Road Near M8: Blockade Urged After Massive Rubbish Removal Trash near Glasgow’s M8 sat there for a year. They finally cleaned it up. Councillor Kevin Lalley wants to stop it happening again. He wants to block the…
Glasgow considers a Clyde Tunnel toll and congestion charge to increase income for city projects. Glasgow Clyde Tunnel Toll Considered to Boost Council Income Glasgow needs more money. The council is considering a toll for the Clyde Tunnel. This would only affect drivers living outside Glasgow. They are also thinking about a congestion charge. The…
Liverpool Council must save £32m by 2026. Rising costs push potential council tax increase to 4.99%. Liverpool Council Faces £32 Million Savings Target to Balance Budget Liverpool Council needs to save money. They want to save over £30 million next year. The goal? To have a balanced budget. Councillors will talk about this budget next…