A Jesmond Park Academy student was hospitalized after an assault in school toilets. Police are investigating. Newcastle School Assault: Jesmond Academy Pupil Hospitalized After Attack Hey, guess what I just read? A student went to the hospital. It happened at Jesmond Park Academy. This was in Heaton, Newcastle. Police said two boys assaulted another boy…
A farm near Ross-on-Wye can host ten new homes despite opposition. Council approves plan with 29 conditions attached. Homes Approved on Farm Near Ross Despite Neighbours Traffic Concerns Someone wanted to build ten houses on a farm near Ross-on-Wye, in Herefordshire. Cape Homes applied for permission last year, and the neighbors weren’t too happy about…
A UK town struggles with crime involving teens with machetes, but shows signs of economic growth and potential. Bridgwater Machete Teens Run Riot Town Offers Hopeful Discovery Some say Bridgwater feels like it’s “under siege.” Joe Fish thinks Bridgwater is better than some towns. People feel the town’s reputation dropped. Locals claim masked teens run…
Wor Local Micropub in Prudhoe announces sudden closure due to rising rent and costs after nearly ten years of service. Northumberland Micropub Closes After Rent Hike Ending Decade Run Hey, guess what happened in Prudhoe? That little pub, Wor Local Micropub, is closing. It shuts down at the end of the week, and people are…
Shoplifting in Scotland surged, prompting retailers to ask for more support to combat rising theft rates and protect employees. Scotland Retailers Plea for Help as Shoplifting Reaches Appalling Levels Shoplifting went up in Scotland, with retailers asking for assistance. It rose 18% in the last year. A report showed over 43,000 retail thefts during 2023…
A takeaway owner in County Durham was fined nearly £1,000 after his business’s waste was illegally dumped. Takeaway Owner Fined After Waste Found in County Durham Layby A takeaway owner must pay almost £1,000. His business’s trash was dumped on the A690. This happened in County Durham. Durham Council sued John Peart, who lives on…
Man’s body found on M5 after arrest. Police investigate non-suspicious death amid online sting fallout. Family notified. Man Dies on M5 After Arrest in Online Predator Sting Operation A man died on the M4. Drivers called the police about something on the road. This happened over the weekend on a very busy road. Police found…
A passer-by’s photos and quick actions led to the arrest and conviction of Patrick Wall for burglary in Histon. Quick-Thinking Passer-By’s Detective Work Leads to Burglar’s Imprisonment A guy named Patrick Wall broke into a house. It happened on Clay Street in Histon. He smashed a window around 7 PM on September 21. He searched…
Planners rejected an HMO application in Erdington after a 400-signature petition and local protests. Community celebrates win. Erdington HMO Plan Rejected After Petition and Local Opposition Hey, listen to this news from Erdington. They rejected a plan for a new HMO, which would have converted a house into a five-bedroom place. Locals really opposed the…
Grand Pier admission for non-residents doubles to £2 in 2025. Locals remain free via a special card. Weston Grand Pier Admission Price Doubling Due to Rising Costs The Grand Pier’s admission price is changing. Costs are rising, so prices must increase. The pier welcomes over 600,000 visitors each year, and keeping it going is very…