Assistants protest for better pay near Wallasey Town Hall. They feel underpaid despite their essential role. Teaching Assistants Demand Fair Pay Increase at Wallasey Town Hall Teaching assistants protested near Wallasey Town Hall. They want better pay. The assistants said schools face hard times now. Unison organized the protest at the town hall. The protest…
Cyclists ride Wrexham to Cardiff, raising funds for Dolen Cymru Lesotho, celebrating 40 years of friendship and support. Charity Cycle Ride Boosts Wales Lesotho Links Forty Year Celebration Some people plan a fun bike ride. They will cycle from Wrexham to Cardiff. This ride celebrates ties between Wales and Lesotho, a country in southern Africa.…
Hartlepool outlines how £600,000 riot recovery fund will be allocated for community projects and support services. Hartlepool Riot Recovery Funding More Details on Spending Unveiled Hartlepool will spend £600,000 to recover from last summer’s riot. The government announced the grant in September for areas with violence and disorder. The council outlined the next steps for…
Mayor Murray visits Nashville for the 30th Sister City celebration and Peace Summit. A diverse Belfast delegation will join. Belfast Mayor Travels to Nashville to Celebrate Sister City Status Belfast’s mayor, Micky Murray, will visit Nashville to celebrate 30 years as Sister Cities, accompanied by a varied group from Belfast. The visit coincides with the…
BAPS bought the Old Palace site after its closure. They plan to invest in education, community programs, and facilities. Hindu Group Buys Croydon School Site for £7.5M, Plans to Restore The Whitgift Foundation sold a school site for £7.5 million. A Hindu group from Neasden bought the Old Palace site, planning to invest in the…
Council to discuss a 7% council tax rise. Budget totals £405 million, aiming to minimize service cuts and job losses. Neath Port Talbot Council Considers a 7% Council Tax Increase Neath Port Talbot residents might pay 7% more on council tax. Councillors will soon decide the final budget. They will meet to discuss it, covering…
New report claims Scottish prison bosses ignore drug use for easier control of inmates through “zombification”. Report Scottish Jail Chiefs Ignore Prison Drugs, Favoring Control Hey, guess what I read? It’s about drug use in Scottish prisons. A new report says it’s pretty bad. Prison bosses might be ignoring the problem, the report suggests. It…
Daughter honors step-father Tony Wade, a teacher in Hinckley, who impacted generations. He was known as a dedicated educator. Edinburgh Daughter Pays Tribute to Beloved Teacher Tony Wade A daughter honored her dad, Tony Wade. He taught many students at one school. Tony was 81 when he passed away. People knew him as a teacher…
Council tax could rise by 10%, and services may get cuts. Difficult choices are needed to handle a big shortfall. Aberdeenshire Budget: Tax Rises, Cuts to Flooding Support And More Aberdeenshire might see some big changes soon. Council tax could jump by 10%. Flooding help may decrease. Streetlights might go dark at night. The council…
Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff faces a budget issue. Proposed tax hikes and parking fee increases aim to bridge a £27.7M gap and protect key services. Cardiff Council Considers Council Tax Hike and Parking Permit Cost Increase…