West Lothian council approves an 8.95% tax hike, impacting Band D properties. Other councils also raise rates despite appeals. West Lothian Council Approves Significant 8.95 Percent Tax Increase West Lothian just decided to raise council tax. The increase will be 8.95 percent. Officials met Tuesday to talk about the budget. They then voted for the…
Council tax rises in Scotland – West Lothian confirms 8.95% hike
A family is raising funds to send a son to Disneyland Paris in memory of his late mother, who passed away suddenly. Family Funds Disneyland Trip for Son in Memory of Scots Mum A Lanarkshire family is hosting a fundraiser. They honor the memory of their mom, Hazel Lang. She passed away suddenly. They want…
A jury discharged in the murder trial of a hockey coach accused of stabbing his wife at their Droitwich home. Jury in Sports Coach Murder Trial Discharged, Husband Accused of Wife’s Death Hey, listen to this news. A jury couldn’t decide on a murder case. It involved Mohamed Samak, age 42. He denied killing Joanne…
The Strawberry Hall mourns its co-owner’s death, only weeks after his mother passed. Locals share memories online. Dublin Pub Pays Tribute to Owner Who Died Weeks After His Mother A well-known pub honored its deceased co-owner, Frid Cummins, who died only four weeks after his mother, Vera, passed. Tragedy struck, and people expressed their sadness…
A homeowner is appealing Solihull Council’s rejection of his plan to build new homes in Hockley Heath. Applicant Fights Solihull Council Over New Homes Plan Rejection Someone wants to build homes in Hockley Heath. The council said no to this plan before. It involved land behind Orchard Road houses. The homeowner applied again last April.…
Family seeks accountability after Laura Winham was found dead in her flat. 3 years passed before the discovery. Neglect alleged. Family Seeks Change After Woman Found Dead Years Later in Woking Flat Laura Winham died alone. Her family is blaming social services, saying they failed to support her. They want this death to change things,…
A 21-year-old Nottingham student died after an electric bicycle accident on Tuesday morning at Nottingham University. Tragic Death Nottingham Student Dies in E-Bike Crash on Campus A young woman died in a bike crash. It happened on university grounds. Police said it was early in the morning. The crash involved an electric bicycle at Nottingham…
A house fire in Stoke-on-Trent is being investigated as arson. The blaze broke out at 1 PM, causing significant damage. Stoke Estate House Fire Treated as Arson After 1 PM Incident Police need your help. A fire badly damaged a house. It happened on a city estate. Firefighters rushed to the scene, and four fire…
Discover the UK suburb named after New York City, complete with its own landmarks and local charm. North Tyneside’s New York The UK Suburb Inspired by the Big Apple Newcastle has its own New York. It isn’t as famous as the real Big Apple. Still, it has a landmark and its own version of the…