Unpaid fines in Ireland reach €45M, with Cork courts owed millions. Victims feel failed by the system. Cork Courts Owed €4M+ in Unpaid Fines as Ireland Total Reaches €45M Unpaid court fines are a problem in Ireland. Victims of crimes feel let down, as criminals aren’t paying their fines. It’s like a slap in the…
Council Tax increases follow a £25m budget cut. Closures and job losses are expected amidst financial pressures. Wirral Council Budget Cuts Lead to Rising Bills and Major Changes Wirral Council faces tough times soon. Council Tax will increase in about a month. Birkenhead Town Hall will be closing down. Some libraries might also close. Hundreds…
Thousands descend on Atherstone. Road closures are scheduled with a 3 p.m. start. Police ensure safety during the historic game. Atherstone Ball Game Road Closures, Start Time for Market Town Event The Atherstone Ball Game happens today, March 4th. It’s the 825th time for this event. It takes place in a town in North Warwickshire.…
Thousands will gather as Atherstone hosts its historic Ball Game. Road closures are set from 11 AM. Game starts at 3 PM. Atherstone Ball Game Road Closures and Start Time Announced The Atherstone Ball Game happens today, March 4th. It’s the 825th time for this event. It takes place in a town in North Warwickshire.…
Direct rail link could slash Leicester to Coventry journeys to 32 minutes, boosting economy and creating jobs. Shorter Journeys Leicester to Coventry Rail Link Planned: 32 Minutes A new plan could cut train travel times. Leicester and Coventry’s direct link is being looked at. Journeys could drop from 56 to 32 minutes. Midlands Connect announced…
Two bodies were found in separate South West rivers. One is believed to be a missing 26-year-old, the other a man in his 70s. Two Bodies Discovered in South West Rivers on Same Day Hey, something sad happened. They found two bodies in rivers. It happened in the South West on the same day. A…
Council responds to complaints about noise and waste. Residents asked for more robust solutions to tackle antisocial behavior. Blackburn Council Considers Stronger Action on Noisy Travellers Camp A traveler camp set up near St James Street last summer. It’s in Mill Hill, part of Blackburn with Darwen. Council workers are watching the camp closely these…
Crippling budget cuts trigger protests, demanding resignations following council decisions. Birmingham City Council Budget Sparks Protest and Resignation Calls Birmingham City Council met today. They planned to approve budget cuts. Many people came to protest these cuts. The protestors gathered at the Council House. Striking workers joined angry families. They wanted to save local services.…
A filmmaker’s life ended amid business & personal struggles. Family remembers his kindness after his death at 29. Mum remembers ‘kind, funny’ son, a PhD student who died aged 29 A filmmaker died at his family’s house. Cameron Stuart Craggs was only 29. He passed away on March 15, 2024, in Cramlington. An inquest examined…
Seven North East towns will receive up to £20 million to boost growth thanks to confirmed government funding. North East Towns Receive Government Regeneration Funding Confirmation The government confirmed funds for North East towns. They will share £1.5 billion to improve local areas. A previous government announced this money last year. The current government considered…