East Devon ends its Suez contract in 2026 to manage waste and recycling services independently for better control. East Devon Council to Manage Bins After Suez Contract Ends East Devon will manage its own bins. The council ends its Suez contract in 2026, and will take over waste and recycling services. Suez’s contract ends in…
A look back at Liverpool’s Montrose Club, famed for cheap food, drink, and keeping local pubs busy for decades. Liverpools Montrose Club Chicken Pints and Busy Nights Remembered The Montrose Club was a Liverpool hotspot for decades. Locals in Anfield remembered it fondly. The Liverpool ECHO revisited this “renowned” club. It started in the 1950s…
Dublin City Council bans Airbnb-style lockboxes from mid-April due to safety and planning concerns. Dublin Bans Airbnb Lockboxes Citywide Starting Mid-April Dublin City Council banned public Airbnb lockboxes. The ban starts mid-April and owners have six weeks to remove them. The city sees them as a safety risk, as people often use these boxes for…
People face criticism for being near a recent cliff collapse in Seaton, Devon. Coastguards issue warnings after the incident. Public Lambasts Individuals Near Devon Cliff Collapse Site People near a cliff collapse are getting criticism. A large cliff fell at Haven Cliff in Seaton on Saturday morning. Rescue teams went to the scene quickly. Coastguards…
Family protests day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Birmingham Protesters Erect Wall of Shame at Council Over Budget Cuts A family protested day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Jean and James Cross led the protest against closing…
Mulligans is set to open in Guildford, transforming vacant buildings into a venue with golf, games and a sports bar. Guildford: Empty TGI Fridays Site to Become New Entertainment Venue Guildford will soon have a new entertainment spot. The old TGI Fridays and Slice buildings will change, becoming a two-floor place. It will include crazy…
Colin Permberton, former Leicester Mercury and BBC Midlands Today journalist, has died. Remembered for dedication and integrity. Tributes Paid to Colin Permberton, Ex Leicester Mercury BBC Journalist A BBC star passed away. Colin Permberton was a journalist who worked at the Leicester Mercury and always wanted to answer your questions. He also worked at the…
Hull seeks public help reporting vacant properties to combat housing shortage and neighborhood issues. Hull Asks Residents to Report Empty Homes Amid Housing Shortage Hull wants your help with empty houses. There is a big housing shortage now. Nationally, many homes are empty, and Hull has thousands too. Many have been empty for over six…
Benidorm battles beach litter. The council collected 400 tons of rubbish, striving to keep beaches safe and appealing for tourists. Benidorm’s Beach Clean Up: 400 Tons of Waste Removed from Beaches Tourists in Benidorm leave lots of trash on beaches. The local council works hard to keep the beaches clean, because they want the sands…
Chelmsford’s driving test centre shut abruptly, causing stress for candidates, with tests temporarily moved to Writtle. Chelmsford Driving Test Centre Sudden Closure Sparks Worry and Concern Hey, guess what’s happening in Chelmsford? The driving test center closed suddenly. It’s on Hanbury Road. People who need tests are stressed out. Marie Goldman, a local MP, spoke…