Efforts are underway to humanely capture pigs released in the Cairngorms, raising concerns about safety and disease. Cairngorms ‘Feral’ Pigs Located; Humane Capture Efforts Underway Hey, listen to this story! Someone set loose pigs in the Cairngorms. This happened near Uath Lochans around February 10. Park officials think the pigs were once pets. Now, Forestry…
Derry and Strabane council rates to increase nearly 5%, adding £28.96 annually to ratepayers. Investments and budget addressed. Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase Derry and Strabane rates will increase almost 5%. This means an extra £28.96 per year, equalling 56 pence weekly for ratepayers. The regional rate decision will happen at the…
Park officials hunt for twenty feral pigs illegally dumped in Cairngorms, near a prior lynx release site. Feral Pig Hunt in Cairngorms After Illegal Dumping Near Lynx Release Hey! Something weird happened. Park rangers are trying to catch some feral pigs. Someone illegally dumped them in the Cairngorms. This happened near where they released lynx…
The HMS Conway anchor, a five-tonne landmark, has been moved for a major waterfront renovation project. Giant Albert Dock Anchor Relocated After Forty Years on Display They moved the HMS Conway anchor. It’s part of the Maritime Museum collection and weighs five tonnes. The relocation happened early this morning. The anchor used to sit outside…
Ashford, UK, faces economic woes after Eurostar ceased services. Locals express frustration over lost jobs and hindered travel. Ashford The Depressing Town Abandoned By Eurostar Once Called UKs El Dorado Ashford’s train station is unused. Eurostar trains stopped going there in 2020, and magazines from that time still sit in the lounge. Ashford, Ebbsfleet, and…
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter receives a much-needed roof renovation and volunteer hub thanks to a grant. Animal Shelter Gets Renovation Through Special Grant in Newcastle This animal shelter is quite old, like 129 years! They used to worry a lot when storms were coming, because the building had a big hole in its roof.…
Lignum restaurant in Galway finally receives a Michelin star after an eight-year wait. Awards given out Monday night. Galway Restaurant Celebrates Michelin Star Win After Eight Year Wait A restaurant in Galway just earned a Michelin star, after an eight-year wait. The awards ceremony happened this week. Danny Africano runs Lignum restaurant and can now…
A £16m plan may sever Hurst Castle from the UK coast, creating a new island due to coastal flooding. Hurst Castle Faces Isolation Risk Due to Coastal Flooding Plan Hey, listen to this! A castle might become an island. Henry VIII built Hurst Castle way back when. It sits on a shingle bank in Hampshire.…
Local couple opens ‘Through The House’ coffee shop in Glasgow, pursuing their passion for coffee, community, and culture. Glasgow Couple Realize Coffee Shop Dream This Week at New Trongate Location A new, independent coffee shop is opening in Glasgow. It is called Through The House and should open this week, in the former Western Wear…
Five individuals will stand trial, accused of assisting teens after the murders of Max Dixon and Mason Rist. Five Face Trial for Aiding Teens Convicted in Double Murder Case Five people will face trial. They are accused of helping teens evade police. This happened after Max Dixon and Mason Rist were murdered. The five appeared…