Nottingham City Council still deals with a £1m budget issue, even with emergency finances. Hope exists to balance books. Nottingham Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Emergency Support Nottingham City Council faces budget issues, with its finance head hopeful about balancing this year’s budget, despite a one million pound overspend. The council must legally balance its…
A memorial honoring two men executed for sodomy may be placed on Blackfriars Road, London, after a local politician’s push. London Street May Become LGBTQ+ Landmark Honoring Executed Gay Men A politician in South London is supporting a memorial to honor James Pratt and John Smith. They were the last men in England executed for…
A Scottish lorry driver hid migrant children in tires as part of a smuggling plot from France to the UK. Scots Trucker Hid Migrant Kids in Tires, Part of UK Smuggling Ring A Scottish truck driver ran away from authorities. He had hidden migrants in old tires. He was part of a people smuggling ring.…
Station upgrades restart with a new footbridge, lifts, and ramps, aiming for completion in summer 2026. West London Station Step-Free Access Construction Resumes After Delay The station improvements started after a pandemic delay. They will install a new footbridge. Lifts will give access to the platforms. Ramps will help people board trains, too. Summer 2026…
Paul Mason criticizes Nottingham Council for removing tributes from his mother’s grave without warning, causing distress. Man Angered by Nottingham Council Removing Grave Tributes Unannounced Paul Mason is upset with Nottingham Council. They removed tributes from his mom’s grave, and the council didn’t warn him. His mother, Brenda, died back in 1990 and was buried…
Sleep at St James Park to raise funds and awareness for Exeter’s homeless. Join the Big Sleep Out! Exeter Big Sleep Out to Fight Homelessness at St James Park You can sleep outside at St James Park. This helps raise money for a good cause. It’s called the Big Sleep Out, and you’ll help tackle…
The South West will cover a £30 million cost increase for the Portishead Line reopening after government funding uncertainty. South West Faces Multimillion Bill Due to Railway Line Delays The Portishead Line experienced a £30 million cost increase, which the West will cover. The government has now approved the railway reopening, a decision that had…
Interactive map reveals the highest crime rates across England and Wales based on police data. Crime Hotspots England and Wales Interactive Map Reveals Riskiest Areas Police in England and Wales logged over five million crimes. These crimes exclude fraud during the year. This period ended in September 2024. London’s Met Police had the most reports.…
A Dover flat is closed due to drug issues and “cuckooing” concerns. A man was arrested, and a vulnerable resident moved to safety. Dover Flat Shut Down: Drugs, Disorder, and Cuckooing Concerns Addressed A flat in Dover caused issues. It involved drugs and disruptive behavior. Police worried someone was being exploited. This is called “cuckooing.”…
The Marcus Garvey Centre closed due to fire door problems. Businesses have 28 days to leave as a safety precaution. Fire Door Issues Force Closure of Marcus Garvey Centre Hey, so something’s up with the Marcus Garvey Centre. Nottingham City Council told everyone to leave. They have 28 days to get out. It’s because of…