Plans approved to demolish the old Office Outlet and construct a 134-room aparthotel with shop and gym. Empty Cambridge Building to Become Hotel after Five Years Vacant Cambridge is a lively place. Locals and tourists jam the streets daily. Chesterton and Cherry Hinton have many shops and restaurants like Restaurant Twenty-Two. Stir, a bakery, is…
Discover the cheapest areas to buy property in Plymouth, with average house prices as low as £150,000. Plymouth’s Most Affordable Housing Markets Unveiled Buying a house these days is tricky. It’s tough to save, especially for first-time buyers. They face fees and other moving costs. Many people must delay buying or keep renting. A new…
Carly Cleasby, known for cheesecakes, opens “Made by Carly” in Whitminster’s Krate Village after home business success. Stroud Baker Opens Shop After Cheesecake Legend Reputation Grows A baker from Stroud now owns her own business, making tasty sweets for everyone in the county. It started at home during lockdown when she made Mother’s Day treats.…
Discover a historic walk from Hampton Court to Nonsuch Park, revealing the story of a village destroyed by Henry VIII. Explore a Lost Village Erased by King Henry VIII Near West London London has great walking routes. Some lead to an old village. A king destroyed the village long ago. Cuddington sat between Ewell and…
Pergola approval sparks fears of overdevelopment and damaging the iconic Cheltenham townscape, overriding expert objections. Cheltenham Buildings Face Threat After Promenade Plans Approved A new pergola outside No131 worries some people. They think it might inspire more building in Cheltenham, which could change the town’s appearance significantly. The Cheltenham Civic Society opposed the pergola plans.…
Explore gardens and old houses with Easter trails, Civil War demos, theater, nature walks, and flower festivals. Somerset National Trust Spring Events Packed with Activities for All Hey, guess what’s happening in Somerset? The National Trust has tons of events this spring. They want people to visit gardens and old houses. You can find events…
South West towns are struggling with shop closures, leaving residents feeling isolated and vulnerable. Urgent action is needed. UK Towns Face Crisis as Shop Closures Leave High Streets Empty Shops are closing in South West towns. Banks and post offices disappeared, too, and MPs are worried about these losses. Villages are losing their hearts, they…
WV6 postcode area includes both affordable city homes and expensive countryside properties, creating diverse housing market. Midland Area Homes Range from £80k to £1.6m Based on Location The WV6 postcode covers varied areas. It includes city parts and countryside spots. They all share a Wolverhampton postal address. Fly-tipping is a problem in some areas. Signs…
Muslim families in Birmingham accuse the council of disrespect. They say burial rules are overlooked at a local cemetery. Birmingham Cemetery Burial Rules Overlooked Say Muslim Families Muslim families feel disrespected, and they worry the council ignores their burial wishes. Birmingham City Council faces criticism due to issues at Sutton New Hall Cemetery. People complain…
Locals near Bristol accept thousands of new homes. A councillor advises shaping the plan, not rejecting it. Somerset Village Adjusts to Thousands of New Homes Plan A village near Bristol faces many new homes. A local councillor says people understand this, as North Somerset must find space for over 1,500 homes yearly. A plan proposes…