A man was jailed after supplying ecstasy to a friend who died of an overdose in Birmingham. Man Jailed After Friend Dies of Ecstasy Overdose in Birmingham Bradley Kay gave ecstasy to his friend, Cameron Johnson. Johnson later died from a suspected overdose. This happened after they both regularly obtained drugs for each other. This…
Cyclist suffers severe head trauma after colliding with e-scooter on a one-way street. Rider admits careless driving. Cyclist Brain Injury After Crash with E-Scooter on One-Way Street A woman crashed on her way to work, colliding with an e-scooter rider. Both were going the wrong way on a one-way street. The woman entered the e-scooter’s…
Locals fight to protect a 1977 mosaic in Freshney Place, celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee against demolition plans. Petition to Save Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee Mosaic Gains Momentum A lot of people want to save a mosaic. It celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. The mosaic is in Freshney Place, but they plan to demolish…
New Bristol bus stops costing £75,000 each are sparking outrage, drawing comparisons to local property prices. Bristol Bus Stop Costs Spark Row: More Than Hanham Flat Price? Two new bus stops are causing some controversy. They will go in at Haymarket and Rupert Street. Each one will cost £75,000. People think that is a lot…
Villagers fear 400 new homes will overwhelm Surrey village services amid housing shortage concerns and infrastructure strains. Surrey Village Faces Fears Over 400 New Homes Project Impact A plan exists to build 400 homes near Alfold. The homes would be south of Dunsfold Road. They will also be west of Loxwood Road. Some villagers worry…
Inspectors rate Humberside Fire and Rescue ‘Outstanding’ for understanding and preventing fires in the Humber region. Humberside Fire and Rescue Praised for Fire Prevention Skills Humberside Fire and Rescue got a great review. It was about how they handle fires and risks. Inspectors checked them out last October. The review gave two “Outstanding” ratings. These…
Local bus discount in Grimsby and Cleethorpes is changing, impacting price, availability, and validity. Grimsby Cleethorpes Bus Discount Changes Price and Availability Bus fares in North East Lincolnshire are changing. A special discount will now cost more money because the national bus fare is higher. Last year, the local council had a cheaper fare that…
Plans to expand a housing development to 400 homes near Tunbridge Wells face opposition due to community and infrastructure worries. More Homes Proposed Near Kent Sussex Border Sparks Resident Concerns A developer wants to build near Tunbridge Wells. They plan around 400 homes now. People are not happy and signed a petition. It has more…
Andrew Lewis, 59, died after falling from a viaduct in Cornwall. Loved ones remember him as a devoted, proud father. Cornwall Dad Fell From Viaduct, Remembered as Proud Father Andrew Lewis died after a fall last May. He fell from a viaduct in Cornwall. Andrew was 59 and a devoted husband and father. He was…
A £10 million Bristol footpath project, Harbour Walkway, is branded a scandalous waste due to cost increases and delays. Bristol Footpath Faces Anger Over £10 Million Cost and Delays Bristol City Council faces criticism right now. A planned footpath called Harbour Walkway now costs £10 million. The original budget was only £2.5 million. The path…