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…
Plans approved to transform a Tower of London playground into a fort. The revamp prioritizes inclusion and nature. Fort Themed Redesign for Tower of London Playground Gains Approval They’re fixing up a playground near the Tower of London. It will look like a fort! People liked the fort idea the most. The plans are going…
Sheila Sampson tricked her way into a man’s home, then strangled, beat, and robbed him. She gets eight years. Woman Strangles, Beats Elderly Man in Home Invasion, Steals His Money A woman tricked an old man to gain entry into his house. Sheila Sampson strangled him with string and repeatedly hit his head using a…
Despite falling crime, England and Wales see a rise in prisoners due to longer sentences over the past 25 years. Crime Declines Yet Prisoner Numbers Rise in England and Wales Hey, guess what? I read this interesting article. Crime went down in England and Wales. Yet, the number of prisoners actually increased. This happened over…
Council tax in Blackpool could rise nearly 5% amid £8.6 million in planned budget cuts. Vote next week. Blackpool Council Tax Hike Looms Alongside Service Budget Cuts Hey, listen to this Blackpool news. The council might raise council tax by almost five percent. They’re also planning budget cuts of £8.6 million. Councillors will vote on…