Council tax rates are rising across England, with Essex confirming a 3.75% increase for the upcoming financial year. England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75% Most English homes will see higher council tax for a third year. Councils are finalizing their plans now. Essex will increase their rates by over…
George Ness transformed from a harmless ‘lackey’ to a murderer after crack cocaine use, says a former friend. Crack Cocaine Turned Harmless George Ness Into Violent Killer George Ness killed John Smyth. Ness became violent due to crack cocaine use. A former friend, Craig Hardy, shared this view. Ness shifted from harmless to a murderer,…
George Ness transformed from a harmless ‘lackey’ to a murderer after crack cocaine use, says a former friend. Crack Cocaine Turned Harmless George Ness Into Violent Killer George Ness killed John Smyth. Ness became violent due to crack cocaine use. A former friend, Craig Hardy, shared this view. Ness shifted from harmless to a murderer,…
More than 5,000 appeals were lodged against Derby bus lane fines, impacting drivers and raising questions about signage. Derby Bus Lane Fines Spur Over 5,000 Appeals in Two Years Derby issued many bus lane fines, with over 5,000 drivers appealing fines in two years. Drivers were fined for using the Corporation Street bus lane, and…
Derbyshire councils propose splitting the county into north and south authorities. Two options are on the table for the new divisions. Derbyshire Council Split Proposed North and South Authority Division Derby and Derbyshire councils want big changes. They want to split the county into two areas, creating a north and south division. This would establish…
The iconic “Angry Poo Truck,” a roadside protest on the A494, has been removed after Toyota bought it back. Angry Poo Truck Disappears A494 Landmark Ends Hilarious Protest A funny roadside protest ended after a year. People loved seeing the truck covered in “angry poo” stickers. It was a Toyota truck, a Hilux model, and…
Biffa, Thalia, and Viridor compete to fix and run the Sinfin Waste Plant, aiming for completion by Winter 2031. Three Companies Compete to Revive Sinfin Waste Plant Project Okay, so they’re trying to fix that Sinfin waste plant. Three companies are now in the running to do it. The councils picked Biffa, Thalia, and Viridor.…
A councillor says getting a bus in Derby city centre isn’t easy, urging investment in bus infrastructure. Derby Councillor Calls for Easier Bus Travel in City Centre A Derby councillor wants bus travel to be easier. Lucy Care wants the city council to invest money. This would improve bus infrastructure in the city center. She…
Marcin Majerkiewicz is on trial for allegedly murdering Stuart Everett and dismembering his body after a rent increase. Man Sawed Into 27 Pieces After Rent Increase Manchester Court Hears Stuart Everett, 67, was murdered. People also knew him as Roman Ziemackie. His body was then cut into pieces. Police found about a third of his…
The iconic Co-op Cow sign in Derby shone again after being hidden for years, restoring a piece of local history. Coop Cow Lights Up Derby Skyline After Years Hidden on Rooftop People in Derby saw a cool light show. It happened over the weekend in the city center. The “Co-op Cow” sign lit up again.…