Joe Peall is fighting to save The Polygon Centre in Alfreton from being sold, aiming to keep it a vital community hub. Derbyshire Man Nears Bid for Vital Community Centre, One Hurdle Remains A man in Derbyshire wants to save a local hub. He is close to stopping it from being sold. Joe Peall noticed…
Brad Baker denies spraying people with CS spray near Sutton Park. He claims mistaken identity as the trial begins. Sutton Park CS Spray Attack Trial Unfolds in Identity Mystery Brad Baker is 31 and from Perry Barr. He admits he was in the area, but denies attacking people and committing a sex act. A man…
Two men are on trial for the murder of a homeless man in Gateshead; the alleged final act of abuse: pulling down his trousers. Gateshead Park Murder Accused Pulled Victim’s Trousers Down Hey, listen to this story I heard. Two men are on trial for murder. It happened in a park in Gateshead. The victim…
Free two-hour parking is ending at many Cardiff car parks. The Council hopes to simplify rules, promote green travel. Cardiff Car Parks Lose Free Two Hour Parking, Council Confirms Cardiff Council plans to change parking rules. They’re getting rid of the free two-hour parking, which affects council car parks downtown. Locals and businesses aren’t happy…
Sewer work on Boswall Avenue led to the discovery of a suspected grenade, prompting a bomb squad response. Bomb Squad Called to Edinburgh Home After Grenade Discovery An Edinburgh street saw an unusual event. Someone found a “concerning” item. It happened during sewer work. Scottish Water was doing routine maintenance on Boswall Avenue. This took…
Council leaders agree on budget with council tax rise. £20m borrowing for ‘invest to save’ plans. Full vote on February 19th. Stockton Council Tax to Rise by 4.95% After Budget Agreement Stockton leaders agreed to raise council tax. The increase is almost 5% next year, and they will borrow £20m too. This borrowing is earmarked…
Sale of Derby land for housing sparks traffic concerns. Council member worries about impact on residents, seeks community benefits. Derby Land Sale Could Cause Traffic Chaos Council Member Warns Hey, guess what’s going on in Derby? A local council member, Sara Bolton, is worried about plans to sell some city-owned land. The council wants to…
Chef Paul Askew questions Michelin Awards. Liverpool lacks stars; nearby Moor Hall gets three. He seeks support for local spots. Liverpool Chef Disputes Michelin Star Snub Amid Postcode Prejudice Chef Paul Askew talked about Michelin Awards recently. Liverpool again missed out on getting any stars. The awards happened Monday, February 10. Top chefs and industry…
Budget cuts for school streets raise safety concerns, prompting Green Party to request transparency and a detailed delivery plan. School Streets Budget Cut Sparks Safety Concerns, Green Party Demands Plan The council plans to spend £87,000 on school streets. Three primary schools will get them, and green campaigners see this as a win. But, questions…
Explore the eerie Maryon Grove estate in Woolwich, left untouched for 10 years before demolition in 2023. Abandoned South London Estate Frozen in Time for Almost a Decade London faces a housing shortage right now. Yet, some buildings stand empty. Maryon Grove estate in Woolwich is one example. It sat unused for nearly ten years.…