Explore the forgotten village of Sharpdale, replaced by Edinburghs Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and roundabout. Edinburghs Lost Village Replaced By Shopping Centre and Roundabout Everyone in Edinburgh knows Cameron Toll. However, nobody remembers its original tollhouse. It gave the shopping center its name. Before “Savacentre,” this area was a toll collection point. The tollhouse was…
Bloor Homes proposes 200 houses, a community hub, and school expansion land in Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire. Developer Aims to Build 200 New Homes in Leicestershire Village A builder, Bloor Homes, wants to build in Leicestershire. They plan 200 houses in Newbold Verdon village. The project includes a community center or health hub and land for…
Aberdeen council bosses face calls for dismissal over controversial “fire and rehire” tactics, sparking union outrage. Union Demands Sacking of Aberdeen Chiefs Over Fire and Rehire Threat Hey, guess what I just read? A trade union thinks Aberdeen council bosses should be fired. The union is upset about “fire and rehire” threats. Basically, two councils…
Teen gang rampaged through a Glasgow shop, attacking the shopkeeper. Police are investigating the incident. Glasgow Shopkeeper Attacked During Teen Gang Rampage on Bilsland Drive Okay, so a shopkeeper got really scared. A gang of teenagers went wild in his shop, and they even attacked a worker there; it sounds awful. This happened at a…
Burglaries in West Midlands fall by 20%. Police solve twice as many crimes, focusing on repeat offenders. West Midlands Crime Update: Burglaries Fall, Crime Solving Rises Hey, guess what I just read? Burglaries went down in the West Midlands. It seems the police say they’re solving more crimes too. The drop is about 20%, pretty…
Passengers must check new schedules. Changes affect Birmingham & Black Country routes today. West Midlands: Bus Route Changes Alert for Birmingham Passengers National Express West Midlands changed some bus routes. Passengers should check bus schedules. Changes started today. The changes affect many routes in Birmingham, and also go through the Black Country. Some routes changed…
The “Electric Church” bar in Blackburn may transform into a tea shop with office space, offering Karak Chaii and light snacks. Blackburn Bar Could Become Afternoon Tea Venue in Town Center The old “Electric Church” bar in Blackburn might change. It’s at 79 Northgate, in the town center. It could become a tea shop. A…
Cash-strapped Police Scotland introduces rules, forcing dog handlers to use own cars, raising safety & legal concerns. Police Dog Handlers Risk Breaking Law Under New Scotland Rules Hey, heard something crazy about Scotland’s police dogs. Dog handlers might now break the law. The police force has money problems right now. They told officers to use…
Find out where mobile speed cameras will be located in Northern Lincolnshire and near the Humber Bridge this week. Northern Lincolnshire: Mobile Speed Camera Locations, Feb 24 to March 2 Mobile speed cameras will visit many roads soon. You can check Safer Roads Humber’s website. They post a weekly schedule of camera locations. The list…
Daniel Dolan was brutally attacked at Possilpark Station in Glasgow. He suffered serious injuries and is lucky to be alive. Glasgow Man Survives Brutal Attack at Possilpark Train Station A Glasgow man named Daniel Dolan faced a bad attack at Possilpark Station. The attack occurred on February 21 around 3:20 p.m. Daniel suffered face fractures…