Council modifies lake drainage plan after swan worries. Partial drain will protect birds, aquatic life. Work starts Feb 24. Council Revises Lake Drainage Plan After Swan Concerns in North Wales The council planned to drain a lake. Residents worried about the swans. The council clarified it will be a partial drain, and they will protect…
Michael Parker, a 43-year-old with Down’s syndrome, died in Spain after a care worker landed on him in a pool. Surrey Man Dies After Care Worker Landed on Him in Pool, Inquest Hears A man named Michael Parker died. The incident happened while he was in Spain; he was on holiday with his care home.…
Morpeth, Northumberland, is named the best in the North East, surpassing Whitley Bay in a recent ranking. Morpeth Tops Best of North East List Beating Whitley Bay for Number One Spot A Northumberland market town is quite popular. Locals and tourists both enjoy it, and this town now ranks first in a North East list.…
A Belfast councillor urges tenants renting HMO properties to be aware of their rights and landlord duties. Belfast Councillor: Know Your Rights Renting HMO Property in Belfast A Belfast official wants renters to know their rights. He also wants them to understand their duties. He is talking about HMOs. An HMO houses three or more…
A North London site unused for 20 years will be redeveloped into 149 new homes in the first phase of a bigger project. North London Site to Transform Into 149 New Homes After 20 Years A big housing project is moving forward in North London. This project involves building 800 homes in total, and the…
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027, sparking worry among tourism leaders about deterring visitors through added costs. Welsh Tourism Faces New Local Tax Rules Causing Industry Concerns Wales will permit local tourist taxes beginning in 2027. Councils can add extra charges, surprising tourism leaders. Some worry it will scare away visitors. The base tax…
Stolen pig postbox topper, Kevin Bacon, is safely back after a community appeal and GPS tracker assistance. Pig Postbox Topper Kevin Bacon Returns Home Safe and Sound A popular pig mascot is back home now. People really care about Kevin Bacon. Sarah Shaw made Kevin. She’s with Brough Yarn Bombers group. Kevin lives on Wiske…
Lukasz Albert Strag, 44, nicknamed Roztrzepany, died in HMP Birmingham while serving a 20-year drug sentence. Leicester Drug Kingpin Serving 20 Years Dies in Birmingham Prison A drug kingpin from Leicester died in prison. Lukasz Albert Strag was 44. He died on January 26 at a Birmingham hospital. Strag was serving a 20-year sentence. His…
Wethersfield residents struggle to sell homes after an asylum center opened, citing safety concerns and reduced property values. Essex Residents Feel Trapped Due to Asylum Center Impact on Home Sales A man in Essex struggles to sell his house. An asylum center opened in Wethersfield in 2023. The center is near Braintree and houses many…
Victoria Way in Woking remains closed since January due to storm damage, causing traffic issues. Repairs ongoing. Woking Victoria Way Closure Disrupts Travel Update Announced Hey, so Victoria Way in Woking is still closed. It shut down back in January due to storm damage. Some panels came loose on the Hilton Hotel building. This makes…