Residents petition for action to solve the litter problem. Over 200 people signed in Barking and Dagenham. Litter Crisis Sparks Petition in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham A petition asking the council for action on litter has garnered over 200 signatures in Barking and Dagenham. Olivia Virag, a resident, started the petition. She voices…
Dispute halts Hopwood Hall restoration between the council and actor Hopwood DePree, sparking community division and uncertainty. Council Actor Spat Divides Community Hopwood Hall Restoration Stalls Hopwood Hall’s restoration faces issues. The plan aimed to restore the hall, involving the community’s work. Historic England also shows disappointment. Rochdale Council owns Hopwood Hall. They have a…
Planners recommend approval for the A55 A470 link, pending flood and tree plans. Decision is set for February 12. A55 and A470 Link Gets Approval Nod From Planning Officers They plan to build a path and bridges. This connects the A470 to the A55 junction. Conwy Council got money for better paths. The UK government…
Barry Ingram, 44, is jailed for a year after repeatedly stealing from a Co-op store despite a court ban. Co-op Thief Behind Bars After Ignoring Ban and Stealing Food So, Barry Ingram got locked up. He’s 44 years old, and he stole from a Co-op store. This happened nine times. He already couldn’t go into…
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth wins “Best Value for Money” award, nominated by Primary Times readers in the 2024 Star Awards. Donkey Sanctuary Scoops Best Value Award in Devon Star Awards 2024 Hey, guess what happened? The Donkey Sanctuary got an award! It’s in Sidmouth, you know. Primary Times readers nominated them for “Best Value…
A new bus route skips stops in Somerset villages due to funding rules, leaving locals frustrated and isolated. Somerset Villagers Miss Out as Bus Cannot Pick Up Passengers A bus called “Chew Valley Cat” can’t pick up some people. The route began in September 2024, going through North East Somerset where people were once cut…
North Shields sees a property boom, driven by affordable housing and coastal charm, despite mixed local opinions. UK Seaside Town with £38k Houses Draws Influx of New Residents A town in northern England gains attention as property prices are rapidly increasing there. North Shields boasts a nice beach and lively quayside. New bars and restaurants…
Explore Taunton’s revival as an indie shopping destination, challenging Frome’s crown with its unique charm and community spirit. Taunton: Somerset Town’s Indie Scene Emerges as a Shopping Haven I visited Taunton on a gloomy winter day. A church spire in gothique red brick caught my eye. It was the impressive Taunton Minster. Then I saw…
Oopsy Daisies, a gift shop and tearoom in Merry Hill, is closing February 24 due to repairs and other issues. Merry Hill Gift Shop Oopsy Daisies Closing After Eleven Years Oopsy Daisies at Merry Hill will close soon. It is a gift shop and tearoom; the last day is Monday, February 24. The owners said…
Birmingham faces high crime with 1 in 8 affected. Wolverhampton and Coventry are also crime hotspots, while Lichfield is safer. West Midlands Crime Map Shows 1 in 8 Witnessing a Crime in Hotspots Birmingham has a high crime rate. One in eight people there may face crime, making it the most dangerous place in the…