Birmingham library plans face public scrutiny amid fears that the cuts will worsen child poverty in the community. Birmingham Libraries Future Under Review Amidst Cuts Child Poverty Fears Birmingham library plans face public review. Campaigners fought the city council’s library changes. The council wanted to cut hours and maybe close some. Now, they must defend…
Report finds Dudley Council struggled to fill a key audit role for five years, impacting team performance. Dudley Council Audit Post Unfilled Over Five Years Says Report Dudley Council’s audit team faces issues. The team isn’t meeting goals, and a recent report shows resource shortages. Key positions also remain unfilled. The council tried to hire…
Halifax bank in Bearwood closing in 2026. Sandwell Council approves plans for shops and flats by NTInvestments. Halifax Bearwood Bank Closure Approved, Set to Transform into Shops, Flats Hey, guess what I just read? Sandwell Council approved some new plans. A Halifax bank in Bearwood will close in 2026. It’s on Bearwood Road, in Smethwick.…
Councillors to decide on demolishing the Friar Park Inn for shops and flats after neighbor complaints in Wednesbury. Friar Park Inn Demolition Plan Faces Council Vote After Objections They plan to tear down a pub. New shops and flats will replace it. The pub was the Friar Park Inn, and it sits in Wednesbury. Councillors…
A UK bathroom fitter’s Roman coin discovery far surpassed auction estimates, selling for £4,400 when initial estimates were £1,350. Roman Coins Found by Fitter Exceed Auction Expectations by Thousands A guy in Leicestershire found some old coins. David Dunn uses a metal detector as a hobby. He’s only been doing it for a couple years.…
The former Woodlands Hotel, a flytipping hotspot since 2018, will be replaced by a 64-bedroom care home creating 20 jobs. Derelict Woodlands Hotel in Sturmer to Be Demolished for Care Home Hey, guess what I just read? They will build a new care home. It will have 64 bedrooms. It’s going where an old hotel…
Closure extended at Warwick House, Nuneaton, after five deaths, four drug-related. Anyone inside faces jail. Order aims to stop crime. Warwick House Nuneaton Flat Block To Remain Closed After Deaths Hey, check this out. It’s about Warwick House in Nuneaton. The place got a three-month closure extension. The council got the first order last November.…
Applications for the Back to School payment open early. The €285 payment helps with school costs. New €285 Back to School Payment Arrives Early: Applications Now Open The Back to School help is coming. Applications start June 2025. This payment helps with school costs. Kids aged 4 to 11 get €160. Those 12 to 22…
Traffic delays expected in Mallow for Michael O’Sullivan’s funeral. Old interview showcasing his love for riding goes viral. Mallow Traffic Plan for O’Sullivan Funeral; Jockey Interview Resurfaces Hey, I have news about traffic in Cork. Gardaí said there will be delays today. This is due to Michael O’Sullivan’s funeral mass. The funeral’s at St John’s…
Victorian lifeboat station in Moelfre, North Wales, to be auctioned. Buyers should note: the property needs repair. Historic Anglesey Lifeboat Station Up For Sale At Auction Next Month The old lifeboat station in North Wales will be auctioned next month. This Victorian building is near a famous lifeboatman’s statue. This station sits at Porth Nigwyl…