Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks £16.8m to avoid severe cuts. A 4.99% tax hike and £7.5m savings are also planned. Stoke Council Faces Huge Cuts Without 16.8 Million Pound Bailout The council leaders settled on their final budget ideas and are waiting for a £16.8 million bailout decision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a budget for 2025/26,…
A legal challenge to protect Wirral beaches quickly reached its funding goal, aiming to stop habitat destruction. Crowdfunding Target Met for Beach Protection Legal Challenge Josh Styles is worried about Wirral beaches. He says destroying protected areas shouldn’t be normal. Josh hired lawyers to challenge Wirral Council and Natural England. He wants to stop them…
Police close a Woodston house due to violence, suspecting drug dealing and exploitation of a vulnerable tenant. Cambs House Shut Down After Violence Linked to Suspected Drug Activity Hey, listen to this. Police shut down a house in Woodston. It is on Orchard Mews where neighbors reported violence and anti-social behavior. Police think drug dealing…
Ten individuals face charges after a police operation in Denbighshire, Conwy, and Cheshire yielded drugs, cash, and imitation firearms. Ten Arrested in Drug Raids Across North Wales and Cheshire Hey, listen to this. Police arrested ten people for drug stuff. This happened after a big police operation recently. They raided homes in Denbighshire and Ellesmere…
Explore Daffodil, a unique floating venue in Liverpool’s Canning Dock, offering food, drinks, and events. Owned by Philip Olivier. Daffodil: New Floating Attraction on Liverpools Historic Docklands Liverpool has a new tourist spot called Daffodil, a floating venue for food, drinks, and events. You can find it at Canning Dock, across from the Hilton hotel.…
Police stopped a car on the A500 after smelling cannabis, finding drugs, cash, and linking the men to dealing. Suspended sentences issued. A500 Drug Bust: Suspicious Smell Leads to Arrests, Cash, and Cannabis Two guys avoided jail time after police found drugs and cash. Shaun Gooding, 31, drove a car. Kamljit Sahota, 47, rode with…
Council member Abdul Malik is charged with trying to get a 16 year old rape victim to drop charges. East London Councillor Accused of Obstructing Rape Case A council member in East London faces a serious charge. Abdul Malik is accused of interfering with justice. Court papers detail the allegation against him. Malik, age 50,…
Residents in Govan, Glasgow, are angry about dumped shopping trolleys adding to litter. This threatens the area’s renewal. Govan Residents Decry “Mucky” Streets Due to Abandoned Shopping Trolleys Govan residents feel angry. Litter and trolleys threaten the area’s renewal. Community leaders contacted Asda about dumped trolleys. The trolleys stay there for weeks, people say. Esme…
A man was jailed after damaging property and attacking officers while under the influence in Biddulph. Man Jailed After Rampage Through Shop and Pub While Half Naked Gareth Williamson caused trouble in his town while high on magic mushrooms. He damaged a car, house, shop, and pub, leading to his imprisonment. Williamson threatened a man…
Looking back at Liverpool ECHO front pages from February 1975, revealing stories of crime, city changes, and local trends. Liverpool ECHO Headlines Recall 1975 Events From Fifty Years Ago In 1975, many things changed in Liverpool. The film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” came out. David Bowie’s song “Fame” became a hit. Celebrities Pedro…