Liverpool households could pay over £2,100 if the council tax rises by the maximum proposed 4.99% next year. Liverpool Households Face Potential Council Tax Increase of 4.99 Percent Liverpool folks might see higher council tax bills soon. Next year, the average home could pay over £2,100. City leaders will discuss raising taxes at their meeting.…
Residents fear a massive battery plant near Thirsk will ruin the iconic view praised by James Herriot. Yorkshire Battery Plant Threatens ‘Finest View in England’ say Residents Park officials dislike a big battery plan that could ruin a famous view. James Herriot called it “the finest in England.” The North York Moors park filed an…
A homeowner in Blyth caught a burglar using a string and bucket water trap after previous break-in attempts. Burglar Nabbed by Water Trap Set by Blyth Homeowner After Break-in Attempts A guy caught a burglar with a water bucket trap. The homeowner lives in Blyth. He had past break-in attempts. He built a trap out…
New rules mean every home in England will have four bins. Recycling rules will be simpler, aiming for a standard. England Homes To Get Four Bins Under New Recycling Rules England will change rubbish collection. Every house should have four bins soon. Changes start around March 2025. The current system is a confusing mess, Labor…
Newcastle faces tax hikes and £21m cuts. Council approves plan amid hope for better government relations and service improvements. Newcastle Council Tax Rise of 4.99 Percent, Cuts Loom, Labour Sees Hope Newcastle may raise council tax and cut spending. The council tax could rise by 4.99%. Newcastle City Council’s cabinet agreed to this plan. Final…
Sean continues his decades-long search to find his stillborn daughter’s grave and fulfill a promise to his late wife. Man Searches for Stillborn Daughter’s Grave to Fulfill Wife’s Promise Sean is still looking for his stillborn child’s grave. This happened decades ago. He promised his late wife, Susan, that he would. Their daughter was stillborn…
A teen stabbing led to Heartlands Hospital lockdown and false claims of a migrant attack. An AI image fueled the misinformation. Heartlands Hospital: Teen Stabbing, AI Image and Lockdown Explained A teen got stabbed in Birmingham. His family rushed to Heartlands Hospital, and about 40 anxious relatives arrived. The hospital went into partial lockdown. Security…
Throckley Primary students created heartfelt letters promoting their town. Displayed at Meadow Hill, they celebrate local community spirit. Throckley Pupils Spread Love with Heartfelt Letters to Community Kids at Throckley Primary made love letters. Almost two hundred students took part, across years three to six. The project, timed during Valentine’s week, aimed to attract new…
Local councils are raising taxes again. Find out why your council tax goes up annually and where the money goes. Council Tax Hikes Explained: Why Your Bill Increases Every Year Many local councils are raising taxes. The increase is around 4.99 percent, which will likely upset many people. Councils in Greater Manchester plan similar hikes.…
Helen Spree, ex-watchdog chair, denies charges of misconduct, including inappropriate contact and smuggling at HMP Liverpool. Ex Prison Watchdog Chair Denies Sexualised Contact at HMP Liverpool The article came out February 18, 2025. It was updated that same day. Helen Spree faced charges in court. These charges included misconduct and conspiracy. Spree allegedly smuggled drugs…