McDonald’s plan scrapped after local outcry. Nando’s eyes Westow Street, pleasing residents and officials. Crystal Palace Nando’s Set to Replace Poundland After McDonald’s Fails Nando’s wants to open a restaurant at 62 Westow Street. Poundland currently occupies that spot in Crystal Palace. This area is known as the Triangle. McDonald’s had plans for a takeaway…
Aberdeen considers a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays starting in 2027, potentially adding approximately £5 a night. Aberdeen Debates Tourist Tax: 7 Percent Levy Proposed for Visitors Hey, guess what I just read? Aberdeen might add a tourist tax. They could charge visitors 7% starting April 2027. Locals seem pretty surprised by this idea.…
More arrests made and two charged after a violent disorder involving weapons in Halifax on February 5th. Halifax Violent Disorder Escalates: More Arrests and Charges Filed A fight happened in Halifax, leaving two people hospitalized with serious injuries. The fight occurred on Mile Cross Road on Wednesday, February 5. Weapons and vehicles were involved. Police…
Nottinghamshire receives £3.3 million to fix potholes, promising quicker road repairs and improved conditions for residents. Nottinghamshire Roads Benefit From £3.3 Million Pothole Repair Boost Nottinghamshire will get £3.3 million extra for potholes. The government gave councils more funding than expected and this money will fix roads across the county. Leaders promise fewer roads will…
Dave retires from Staffordshire Police after 39 years, leaving a legacy of dedication in various roles. Dedicated Dave Retires After 39 Years of Service to Staffordshire Police My friend Dave, a police sergeant, is retiring. He worked for Staffordshire Police for many years, and today is his birthday and retirement day. He worked in Longton…
Hundreds rallied against proposed cuts to a vital domestic abuse service. Workers fear the changes will endanger victims. East London Rally Backs Domestic Abuse Support Service Facing Cuts A rally happened in East London on February 6. People gathered to support a domestic abuse service. Proposed changes could endanger victims, workers say. IDVAs at Solace…
Liverpool Mayor addresses criticism of metal fences at Sandhills Station fan zone, promising future improvements. Mayor Responds to Everton Fan Concerns About Bramley-Moore Fan Park Everton fans will soon use a new stadium, located at Bramley-Moore Dock. Sandhills Station will help fans get there. Liverpool’s Mayor, Steve Rotheram, shared plans and showed a “fan zone”…
A car crash in Salford disrupted train travel between Manchester and Liverpool after landing on the tracks. Car Plunges onto Train Tracks After Crashing Through Bridge Wall A train line shut down because of a car crash, making travel difficult in the north west area. The car went through a wall and landed on the…
A speeding driver, Mohammed Irshad, killed a retired nurse in a head-on collision and was sentenced to jail. Driver Jailed for Fatal Head-On Crash Speeding at Twice the Limit A driver was jailed after a fatal crash. Mohammed Irshad, 36, was driving too fast and crashed head-on into another car. Karen Kimblin died, and her…
Ian Morris, 71, died after Lisa Waugh hit him while cycling. Waugh was using Snapchat on her phone while driving. Driver’s Snapchat Use Led to Yorkshire Grandad’s Cycling Death A driver caused a grandad’s death in Yorkshire. She was using social media while driving. Ian Morris, 71, died on June 28, 2023. Lisa Waugh’s car…