Injured swan found in Kilmarnock’s Kay Park had to be euthanised following severe injuries, including a broken wing. Swan Euthanised in Kilmarnock Park Due to Severe Injuries A swan in Ayrshire got hurt badly. Rescuers found a broken wing plus other serious injuries. Sadly, they had to put the swan to sleep. The Scottish SPCA…
Merseyside residents might pay £5 more via council tax for enhanced fire and rescue services funding in 2025/26. Merseyside Fire Service Costs Could Rise Through Council Tax Merseyside might raise fire service fees. It would happen through your council tax. They want to boost funds for fire officers. The fire authority will finalize its budget…
Devon and Somerset Fire Service anticipates a £13M funding gap, prompting a review of operations and resource allocation. Somerset Fire Service Faces £13 Million Funding Shortfall The fire service in Devon and Somerset might lack money soon. They could face a £13 million shortfall in five years. They created a plan looking ahead to 2030.…
Council tax increase prevents fire service cuts. £5 increase per household approved for 2025/26 to protect stations. Somerset Council Tax Rise Averts Fire Station Closures, Cuts The fire service in Devon and Somerset needs money. They will use £1 million from their savings to cover budget issues. They asked for a council tax increase of…
Residents on Claremont Way awoke to a car fire spreading rapidly, prompting fire service intervention. Loud Bang and Orange Glow Wake Bebington Residents Early Morning Graham and Lindsay heard a loud bang. It happened early yesterday morning. The couple lives on Claremont Way in Higher Bebington. They watched two cars parked across from their home…
Staffordshire residents may pay £5 more yearly for fire services due to a tax hike and station upgrades. Staffordshire Fire Tax Could Rise 5.85% Amid Station Upgrade Spend Staffordshire folks may pay £5 more yearly for fire services. Ben Adams wants to raise the fire council tax by 5.85% for the 2025/26 budget year. The…