Salford faces budget changes, including a council tax rise up to five percent, plus changes to social housing. Salford Council Tax Rise and Budget Changes Coming This Year Salford Council plans some budget changes this year. Demands for services are rising, and so are costs. Balancing the budget means more income and some savings. Salford…
Council tax in Rochdale may rise 4.99%. Budget cuts of £5.5M are needed. Changes to bins, crematorium and bowling greens on table. Rochdale Council Tax Increase Potential plus Other Key Council Changes Rochdale’s council tax could increase by 4.99 percent. The council cabinet will discuss it next week, with a final decision expected on February…
Five headlines recall 1975 Hull: residents’ fears, M62 delays, dockworker loyalty, population decline, and hospital waits. Hull in 1975: A Glimpse Back at City Life Fifty Years Ago Okay, so I read this old newspaper article from Hull. It’s pretty interesting. It talks about some things that were news 50 years ago. Let me tell…
Manchester mourns Roadhouse closure recalling its impact on famous bands and music scene. Legendary Manchester Club Roadhouse Remembered Fondly by Musicians It is almost ten years since Roadhouse closed. This legendary club welcomed huge music stars. It sat in the Northern Quarter, on Newton Street. Before Roadhouse, Papa’s Club existed there. Papa’s opened back in…
Carer Jack Donald dismissed for leaving a Glasgow client early and falsifying records to cover up his misconduct. Glasgow Carer Fired for Falsifying Records and Abandoning Patient A Glasgow carer lost his job due to misconduct. He left his client’s home early, twice, and then lied about it in official paperwork. The Scottish Social Services…
Discover Thurrock Essex, the area near London with homes averaging £250k less. Good transport links and attractions. Homes £250k Cheaper Just Outside London in Essex Commuter Town Some Londoners can’t imagine living outside the city. Yet, some spots attract people away from London. You might dream of a Spanish villa or a country estate. Commuter…
A £631,000 grant will revitalize Hartlepool’s waterfront, enhancing the Museum of Hartlepool and Wingfield Castle by 2029. Hartlepool Waterfront Regeneration Secures £631,000 Lottery Funding Hartlepool’s waterfront is getting a makeover. A project called Tides of Change will improve things there. The National Lottery Heritage Fund gave Hartlepool Council money. They got £631,000 for the project’s…
Residents object to a five-story apartment building near Pellatt Road, fearing loss of views and increased strain on local resources. Wembley Residents Fear Building Will Block Iconic Stadium View People in North London are worried about a new building. It’s planned for a small green area. The building will have five floors, while nearby homes…
Three teens arrested in St Anns after a police chase. Officers seized a zombie style knife and heroin. Teen Trio Nabbed After St Anns Chase, ‘Zombie’ Knife Seized Hey, check this out. Police in Nottingham caught three teens. It happened in St Ann’s on February 6th around 3:35 PM. Officers saw some strange activity on…
A compilation of death notices for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, expressing condolences to the bereaved families. Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Death Notices This Week These are the death notices for this week. Our hearts go out to all the families. Joan Adams, 98, of Bucknall, passed away January 29, 2025. She was Tom’s wife and…