A major jobs fair returns to Coventry Building Society Arena in March, connecting job seekers with local employers. Coventry Jobs Fair Returns to CBS Arena in March, Expecting Big Crowds A jobs fair is coming back to Coventry in March. It will be at the Coventry Building Society Arena. This fair should draw many people;…
Somerset house prices increased by 3.5% in 2024, reaching £282,000, but lagged behind the 4.6% UK average growth. Somerset House Prices Rise But Slower Than UK Average Increase in 2024 Somerset house prices went up this past year. However, the increase was less than the UK average. In Somerset, the average house cost £282,000. This…
Filming in St Pauls causes road closures this week. Expect detours around Portland Square, Pritchard Street and Norfolk Avenue. Road Closures Due to Filming in St Pauls This Week, Causing Detours Road work starts this week around Bristol. Projects include repairs and safety improvements. Some jobs are quick; others last months. Crews schedule work to…
Crimes on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path increased by a third in a year, with 12 incidents reported in 2024. Crime Surges on Bristol and Bath Railway Path After Two Years of Drops Crimes rose on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. A third more crimes happened last year. Police reported twelve crimes in…
Cornwall Council reviews proposals for over 70 new homes, a skatepark, and mine renovations into cottages; public input welcomed. Cornwall Housing: Plans Emerge for Over 70 New Homes Across the Duchy Cornwall Council got some new planning requests. These include over 70 homes and a skatepark. People also want to redo an old mine for…
A popular Essex pub, once a hotspot for celebrities, is now a housing estate. Locals remember the iconic Double Six fondly. Essex Housing Estate Replaces Celebrated Pub Visited by Big Stars The Double Six pub is fondly remembered in Essex. This Basildon pub closed over twenty years ago, but locals still haven’t forgotten it. The…
Shane Gibson jailed after a wild pursuit in Hull involving multiple vehicle collisions and assaulting an officer. Drunk BMW Driver Rams Police Car, Taxi, Renault During Hull Chase So, this guy, Shane Gibson, went on a wild ride. He was driving a BMW while drunk. It happened in Hull, on December 21st. He drove straight…
Shane Gibson jailed after a wild pursuit in Hull involving multiple vehicle collisions and assaulting an officer. Drunk BMW Driver Rams Police Car, Taxi, Renault During Hull Chase So, this guy, Shane Gibson, went on a wild ride. He was driving a BMW while drunk. It happened in Hull, on December 21st. He drove straight…
A proposal seeks to transform a former sports bar into a 22-bedroom HMO near MKM Stadium after the pub’s 2023 closure. Former Albert Hotel Could Become 22-Bed HMO in Anlaby Road Hull City Council got a proposal recently. Someone wants to convert a former pub. They plan to create a 22-bedroom house. It would be…
A County Durham farm project secures funding to create over 60 jobs for autistic individuals, boosting inclusivity. Durham Farm Project Creates 60+ Jobs for Autistic People with Grant A charity in the North East got a £300,000 grant. They will turn a Durham farm into a visitor spot. The project will also create jobs for…