A Surrey housing project stalled due to bat concerns. Officials cited insufficient surveys, prioritizing species protection. Bat Concerns Halt Surrey Housing Plan Amid Housing Crisis Debate A housing plan in Surrey hit a snag. The council rejected it due to possible bats. The plan involved building four homes, and they wanted to replace two bungalows.…
Report reveals sewer issues led to flooding. Couple died on August 26, 2023, after their car was submerged. Report Details Flood Tragedy That Killed Elderly Couple in Liverpool A report came out about Elaine and Philip Marco. They died in a flooded area of Liverpool on August 26, 2023. Their car got stuck in water…
Firefighters freed a lorry driver in Loughborough after their foot became trapped in a crash. They rushed to the hospital. Lorry Driver Rescued After Foot Trapped in Dramatic Leicestershire Crash A lorry crash occurred in Leicestershire. Firefighters had to rescue the driver; their foot got stuck under the dashboard. The crash impact shattered the windscreen,…
West London’s 235 bus route is overloaded. Children and elderly face difficulty boarding. Petition calls for double-decker buses. West London Bus Route Overcrowded Elderly and Children Struggle Often Folks in West London want better buses. The local 235 bus is often too crowded, and people say kids and seniors struggle to board. Sometimes, buses even…
Network Rail proposes a new bridge at Tenby station, improving accessibility and blending with the Victorian station’s style. New Railway Bridge Planned for Tenby Station in Seaside Town Network Rail wants a new bridge at Tenby station. The station is on Warren Street. It is a Victorian station and is listed. Right now, platforms lack…
The Fire Brigades Union criticizes Avon Fire & Rescue’s plan to cut firefighter jobs to save money, raising public safety concerns. Avon Firefighter Job Cuts Draw Fire From Union in Budget Row The fire service faces budget issues. Union members are upset about some changes. Avon Fire & Rescue wants to save money. They plan…
Jo Walker, former director, will be the new Chief Executive for Gloucestershire County Council replacing Pete Bungard in May. Jo Walker Returns to Gloucestershire as New County Council Chief Gloucestershire has a new top boss. Jo Walker got the job after interviews last week. She will be the chief executive. Jo currently leads North Somerset…
A man repeatedly punched a stranger in a nightclub, causing a brain bleed after the victim asked a simple question. Man Punches Stranger Repeatedly After Simple Question in Nightclub Ryan Mangan hurt a man at Heaven nightclub. The victim suffered a brain bleed from the attack. It happened on Victoria Street. CCTV footage captured Mangan’s…
City Hall considers New Year’s Eve celebrations after proposal for potential events and report agreed by council members. Belfast Could Host New Years Eve Celebrations City Hall to Discuss Belfast might get New Year’s Eve celebrations. City Hall officials will explore options for the city. Council members agreed to the idea in a meeting. They…
Gwynedd Council’s financial state shifts from ‘catastrophic’ to ‘very poor’ after government funding, but a big budget problem remains. Gwynedd Council Finances Improve Slightly Still Remain Very Poor Gwynedd Council’s finances are still struggling. The chief executive described them as “very poor” now. They got more money than expected recently. The money came from the…