A man mimicking Jim Carrey was jailed after burgling a home and stealing items, including a wedding dress, in Stoke-on-Trent. Jim Carrey Lookalike Jailed After Burgling Home for Wedding Dress A man mimicking Jim Carrey got arrested after he burgled a house, wanting a wedding dress. Devon Bentley was wanted in April 2023, and police…
Workers striking over pay could impact leak and flood responses. Action starts March 7 & 14 amid rising water bills. Scottish Water Facing Strike Action Amid Leak and Flood Concerns Scottish Water workers plan to strike over pay. About 500 workers will stop overtime and only respond to critical issues. These actions will happen over…
A man in his 30s died in a Northumberland crash. Police seek witnesses to the early morning incident in Ashington. Man Dies in Northumberland Car Crash Police Appeal for Witnesses A man in his 30s died in a crash. It happened early in the morning in Northumberland. Police are asking people for info. The crash…
Council to discuss a 7% council tax rise. Budget totals £405 million, aiming to minimize service cuts and job losses. Neath Port Talbot Council Considers a 7% Council Tax Increase Neath Port Talbot residents might pay 7% more on council tax. Councillors will soon decide the final budget. They will meet to discuss it, covering…
Lincolnshire faces potential split into two councils under government reorganisation. Council leaders seek flexibility. Lincolnshire Council Shake Up Government Reorganisation Plan Proposed Lincolnshire might split into two new councils. A council leader, Martin Hill, talked about this plan. The government wants to reorganize local areas. The split could happen in the middle of Lincolnshire. Hill…
Parks may see parking fees, attraction closure and nursery cuts as Birmingham seeks savings amid budget pressures. Birmingham Parks Face Budget Cuts And Potential Changes Revealed Birmingham parks face big changes. The city council is short on money and needs to save around £150 million. This affects the future of local green spaces. The council…
Plymouth seeks emergency foster carers for kids needing quick safe short-term care. Extra support is available. Plymouth Urgent Need Emergency Foster Carers Called to Action Plymouth needs more foster carers right now. These carers help kids needing quick, short-term care. These children require support during emergencies. Foster for Plymouth has created a support plan. The…
Council tax in Chelmsford will rise by 2.96% as the council faces uncertain costs amid restructuring plans. Chelmsford Council Tax Increase Planned Amid Future Cost Concerns The city council in Chelmsford has a new budget. They don’t know how much Essex’s changes will cost. Council tax will rise by 2.96 percent, meaning the average home…
A woman in Chesterfield received a ban and suspended sentence for neglecting her dog’s painful eye condition. Chesterfield Woman Banned From Keeping Pets After Dog Neglect A woman neglected her dog’s painful eye problem. The court gave her a suspended jail term. She also cannot own animals again. Katie Mason, age 23, ignored Chase’s severe…
Council faces scrutiny over financial woes, equal pay claims, and failed projects, vowing to fix past errors amid criticism. Birmingham Council Leader Addresses Mistakes Amid Inquiry Demands Birmingham Council’s issues affect everyone in town. Big tax hikes and service cuts are happening. Even bin collections may change soon. The council needs to save around £150…