Major cuts of £25M loom for Wirral Council, impacting libraries, jobs, and services. Council tax may rise amid a budget gap. Wirral Council Budget Crisis Deepens Public Services Face Cuts Wirral Council faces major budget cuts soon. They plan to cut £25 million in total. The final decision happens in under two weeks. Birkenhead Town…
“Spudman” Ben Newman keeps his spot! Tamworth council apologizes after a petition with 100,000 signatures. Spudman Wins! Tamworth Council Backs Down Over Jacket Potato Stand Row Ben Newman is “Spudman” online. He sells jacket potatoes. His stand was almost replaced. Tamworth council planned a flower bed that would replace Ben’s trailer, where he has been…
Ilmari Niskanen, Exeter City player, faces drunk driving charges. The club will investigate after court proceedings. Exeter City Footballer Ilmari Niskanen Charged with Drunk Driving Exeter City’s Ilmari Niskanen faces a charge. He is accused of drunk driving. The club shared the news Wednesday. He must go to Exeter Magistrates’ Court. He is 27 years…
Nedjo Osmanovic is in prison for arson. CCTV caught him setting fire to his flat on Chester Road. Man Jailed After Setting Fire To His Flat in Old Trafford, England Nedjo Osmanovic started a fire. CCTV showed him doing it, then fleeing. His flat was on Chester Road in Old Trafford. Neighbors saw smoke and…
A judge ruled a man can continue his four-year protest outside a puppy breeding factory in Cambridgeshire, England, subject to restrictions. Man Can Continue Puppy Farm Protest Outside Cambs Site Judge Rules A man is protesting a puppy breeding site. His name is John Curtin. He protests medical experiments on animals and lives in a…
New funding supports EV chargers. It aims to improve lagging infrastructure for electric vehicles in North East England. North East Mayor Welcomes £15.8m EV Charger Boost Plan The North East mayor praised EV charger plans. They still need more chargers for future demand. The North East got £15.8 million for EV chargers and will install…
Families slam a report on police failures before Valdo Calocane killed three in Nottingham. They cite poor procedure and secrecy. Nottingham Attacks Families Criticize Report on Failings Before Killings Families criticized police after a report on failures. The failures happened before three killings in Nottingham. Victims’ families said the police and watchdog failed. Barnaby Webber,…
Blackpool’s £2.40 Rideability bus fares face challenges. The council explores ways to sustain the service for vulnerable residents. Blackpool Bus Fares at Risk Amid Rising Costs, Council Seeks Solutions Good news! Blackpool is freezing bus fares. This helps elderly and disabled folks. The Rideability service will stay at £2.40 per ride. This price stays the…
Salford considers extending special powers targeting anti-social behavior around Salford Quays with fines up to £1,000. Swimming in Salford Quays? That Could Cost You £1,000 Fine Salford wants to extend some special powers. These powers address nuisance behavior. Salford Quays has had issues for years. Anti-social behavior occurs in canals and basins. The council thinks…
A bungling burglar was caught after homeowners set a bucket trap due to prior break ins, leading to his quick arrest. Burglar Foiled by Bucket Trap in Home Alone Style Encounter Paul Howell, 56, was on CCTV near a house at 3am last November 9. He got a surprise: his shoes got soaked. He tripped…