Trash overflows due to strike action, attracting vermin and raising health fears among Birmingham, UK residents. Rubbish Piles Up in UK City Streets Attracting Rats; Strike Blamed A UK city’s streets are filled with trash. Industrial action caused this problem, and stray animals are scavenging through the rubbish. Residents fear this situation harms their health.…
A man suffered serious injuries in an early Saturday assault in Derby. Police are appealing for information. Derby City Centre Assault Leaves Man with Serious Injuries Hey, check this out! Police need help with a Derby case. It happened early Saturday, around 2:30 AM. Someone found an injured man on The Wardwick. He had serious…
Cornwall sees a drop in affordable homes, sparking criticism. A local politician blames the current government for poor performance. Affordable Housing Delivery in Cornwall Faces Strong Criticism Cornwall’s housing situation is a big topic. A local politician criticized housing progress. Cornwall now ranks seventh for affordable homes; they used to be much higher, in the…
Ham Hill will get a new visitor center that will have exhibits and classrooms. Construction begins in March. New Gateway Entrance Coming to Somerset’s Ham Hill Country Park Guess what? They’re building a new visitor center at Ham Hill! It’s near Yeovil and should start in March. The council first approved the plans way back…
Plans approved for 23 homes in Godstone, Surrey on old farmland with demolition of existing buildings. No affordable housing provided. Surrey Village to Get 23 New Homes Despite Lack of Affordable Housing Hey, guess what I just read? They are building 23 houses in Godstone! It’s happening on some old farmland. The local council approved…
Over 1,500 people await Wirral allotments. New plots near Dawson Allotments aim to meet high demand by 2025. Wirral Allotment Waiting List Long, New Plots Planned Near Dawson They’re making more garden plots in Wirral. The plots will be near Dawson Allotments. This land off Kings Lane once had allotments. That was about thirty years…
Simon Vickers is jailed for murdering his fourteen-year-old daughter during a play-fight. Her mother maintains his innocence. Dad’s Dark Past, Mom’s Support After Daughter’s Fatal Stabbing Simon Vickers is in jail for murdering his daughter. Scarlett Vickers was only fourteen. It happened during a “play-fight” in the kitchen. Scarlett’s mom doesn’t think he meant to…
Edinburgh councillors fight to reclaim visitor levy VAT from the UK government to reinvest in the city. Edinburgh Visitor Levy Faces VAT Fight to Keep Cash Local Edinburgh wants visitor levy VAT back. Councillors voted to reclaim the tax money. The UK Treasury will take millions. This money comes from the city’s visitor levy. The…
Toxic Hemlock Water Dropwort washed ashore. Watch out for “dead man’s fingers” on Saltram, especially if you have pets. Poisonous Plant Found on Saltram Beach: “Dog Killer” Hemlock Spotted Hey, something’s up with toxic plants. Hemlock roots washed up on Saltram beach. A woman found the roots near The Ride. It happened on Sunday afternoon.…
Cafe Ibiza’s beer garden faces removal after failed planning permission for outdoor decking on Maryhill Road. Glasgow Bar Ordered to Remove Beer Garden After Decking Plan Rejected A Glasgow bar may need to remove its deck. Cafe Ibiza made a beer garden last year with outdoor seating for seventy people. The bar is on Maryhill…