Somerset Council considers ending free evening and weekend parking. Consistent fees are desired. Changes may start this autumn. Somerset Parking Fees Could Change Evenings and Weekends Somerset Council might change parking fees. Evening and weekend parking may no longer be free. They want fees to be the same across Somerset. These changes could start in…
Swansea Council is considering changes to dog walking rules on the city beach. A vote is scheduled for February 20th. Swansea Council Considers Changes for Dog Walkers on City Beach Swansea beach is popular. Rules about dogs cause debate, as dogs are banned on parts of it from May 1 to September 30. The ban…
Oldham’s Fox & Pine wins ‘Best Pub’ for Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. Owners Chris & Michelle celebrate fourth win. Fox & Pine Crowned Greater Manchester Pub of the Year Again Fox & Pine won an award. It has recently won many local and national awards. Chris and Michelle Riley own the pub. CAMRA named it…
A suspected card skimming operation was uncovered in Market Harborough. One man has been arrested and charged with fraud. Card Skimming Operation Uncovered in Leicestershire Town Center Someone got arrested in Market Harborough. It happened because of a suspected card skimming scam. Police think devices were on cash machines. These devices could steal customers’ info.…
Officer arrested in Dec 2023, faces court Feb 19. Five charges involving child images, plus extreme pornography. Police Officer Charged With Indecent Images of Children Offenses A police officer faces charges. James Gullis worked for Avon and Somerset Police and was based in East Somerset. Police arrested him in December 2023. He is 28 years…
A man faces attempted murder charges after a violent bar incident. Three people were seriously injured in the Saturday night attack. Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Bar Violence Leaves Three Injured A man is charged with attempted murder after a violent incident occurred at a bar Saturday night. Three people sustained serious injuries. Carl…
Efforts are underway to rescue the Old Falcon after 20 years of neglect; redevelopment plans supported by local council. Historic Pub and Hotel Could Be Saved After Years of Deterioration People hope that the Old Falcon hotel will be saved. The building needs help before it’s too late. Local council members support redevelopment plans. The…
Council aims to collaborate with Spudman following concerns about the St Editha’s Square redesign & pitch relocation. Tamworth Council Chief: ‘Work With’ Spudman Amid Square Redesign Spud Man says he lost his spot. He sold jacket potatoes for over 20 years there. The council is redoing St Editha’s Square. Spud Man’s real name is Ben…
The Five Lamps in Derby is buzzing after being voted Derbyshire’s best pub in a recent poll. Derby Pub Celebrates Win as Readers Name it Best in Derbyshire A city pub’s team feels excited. Readers voted them the best pub in Derbyshire. The Five Lamps sits on Duffield Road. Many drivers pass it daily. It…
William Brown, 48, from Hillingdon, sentenced to twelve years for child sex offenses against boys in Portsmouth. Hillingdon Man Jailed for Sexually Abusing Boys in Portsmouth William Brown, 48, is now in jail. He lives in Hillingdon, West London. A court sentenced him to twelve years. This happened on Friday, February 14. He admitted to…