TikTok star Spudman is being moved from his St Editha’s Square pitch after 22 years so the council can install a flowerbed. Spudman Forced to Move Pitch For Flowerbed After 22 Years Spudman, a social media star, must move his food trailer because the council wants to install a flowerbed there. He has traded in…
Birmingham faces a surge in abandoned dogs due to rising costs and post-pandemic life changes, revealing widespread animal welfare concerns. Birmingham UK Dog Abandonment Crisis Heartbreaking Reason Birmingham reported many stray dogs. Since 2000, almost 7,000 dogs were found. The city council dealt with them. Around 134 dogs were reported weekly. Authorities seized over 2,600…
A rapist’s Valentine’s Day release appeal fails. The survivor expresses relief, feeling both broken and unheard. Rape Survivor Relieved Rapist Stays in Jail After Release Appeal Fails A rapist lost his release appeal. He sought freedom on Valentine’s Day. He had served only half his sentence. Ellie Wilson was Daniel McFarlane’s girlfriend. He raped her…
Storm causes tree to lean against home. Roof damaged, resident fearful as Fife Council slow to act. Woman Terrified as Huge Tree Threatens Home after Storm Damage Chiara lives next door to a huge fir tree. She heard loud noises in the storm. Police warned she might need to leave. The tree fell and damaged…
Four meerkats joined Belfast Zoo, including two babies born after their parents settled in January. New Meerkat Family Arrives at Belfast Zoo Just in Time for Valentine’s Belfast Zoo has new animals for Valentine’s Day. Four meerkats moved to their habitat on Monday. They adjusted quickly to everything new. Visitors can see them digging and…
Falkirk Council postponed its plan to cut free transport to Gaelic schools. Meeting requested by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Falkirk Council Delays Gaelic School Transport Cutback Plans Falkirk Council planned cutbacks involving free rides to Gaelic schools. The council was to discuss this at a meeting, but they pulled the item from the agenda. Kenneth Lawrie…
Parents protest poor SEND support in Waltham Forest. They cite lack of school places and funding issues amidst rising costs. East London Parents Protest SEND Failures at Waltham Forest Town Hall Waltham Forest Council is failing special needs kids, parents say. Local families report a shortage of school spots. Kids are stuck at home or…
Man arrested in Essex is linked to a gang smuggling migrants to the UK via small boats. Europe wide operation. Essex Arrest Smuggler Suspected in UK Migrant Boat Operation Gang Yesterday, police arrested a smuggler in Essex. Five other men got arrested too. Belgium wants them for people smuggling. All the men are Afghan. The…
The Dartmouth Food Festival gives funds to student chefs, covering ingredient costs and hosting skills workshops. Dartmouth Food Festival Announces Funding Boost for Young Chefs The Dartmouth Food Festival helps student chefs this year. They will cover ingredient costs for the catering course, and this funding will last the entire school year. The festival also…
A new BBC documentary, “The Hunt for Peter Tobin,” features families of victims discussing the serial killer’s crimes. Peter Tobin Victims Families Speak Out in New BBC Documentary A new BBC show focuses on Peter Tobin. It is called The Hunt for Peter Tobin. The show is a two-part series that looks at Tobin’s terrible…