Council tax in Denbighshire to rise by 6% impacting residents, despite extra Welsh Government funding. Denbighshire Residents Face Significant 6% Council Tax Increase Hey, Denbighshire residents will pay more council tax. The council plans a 6% increase. The cabinet decided on this at their meeting. This includes extra money for fire services. Council services get…
Despite falling crime, England and Wales see a rise in prisoners due to longer sentences over the past 25 years. Crime Declines Yet Prisoner Numbers Rise in England and Wales Hey, guess what? I read this interesting article. Crime went down in England and Wales. Yet, the number of prisoners actually increased. This happened over…
Toby Hamilton was caught on camera dumping waste in Dyfi Forest. He was fined £2,270 after admitting the crime. Man Fined After Covert Cameras Catch Him Dumping Waste in Eryri Forest Someone dumped trash illegally in Snowdonia. Hidden cameras caught Toby Hamilton in the act. His truck visited Dyfi Forest multiple times in July 2024.…
An illegal waste site cleanup in Queensferry saddles Flintshire Council with a bill nearing £800,000. North Wales Super-Tip Cleanup Leaves Council With Huge Bill Someone illegally dumped waste in Queensferry. Flintshire Council now faces a big cleanup bill. The initial estimate was £402,000, covering the removal of 1,200 tonnes of waste. This occurred at an…
Detectives solve 1995 hospital baby snatch, finding Lydia Owens and arresting Susan Brooke, who faked pregnancy to save her marriage. Dramatic Moment Detectives Found Baby Snatcher We Knew It Was Her Christine and Michael Owens’ baby vanished. Lydia Owens was taken from her cot at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in 1995. The nation was shocked by…
Athena suffered a long time due to owners’ neglect. They are now banned from owning dogs for two years. Owners Neglect Costs Dog Her Life, Now They Face the Legal Repercussions A dog named Athena had a bad tumor. Her owners didn’t take her to a vet, even though the RSPCA asked them many times…
Closing Cae Glas care home will save £1.16m. This helps reduce a budget shortfall, despite a funding increase from Welsh Government. Care Home Closure Cuts Council Budget Gap by Over £1 Million Closing a care home saves money. RCT expects to save about £1.16m next year. This comes from closing Cae Glas care home, which…
Parking fee hikes and toilet closures cancelled in budget reversal. A significant council tax increase remains probable. Council Shelves Car Park Charge Hike and Toilet Closure Plans Carmarthenshire may avoid higher parking fees and likely won’t close public toilets, depending on approval of the new budget this month. A large council tax increase still seems…
Charles Hanson faces assault and coercive control charges, with testimony detailing alleged abuse against his wife. Bargain Hunt Star Accused of Locking Wife in Room During Wales Trip Charles Hanson faces charges including assault and coercive control. His trial is ongoing this week. He is known for his work on TV shows like “Bargain Hunt.”…
Residents oppose a new Lidl supermarket. The Welsh Government might intervene after council approval. Lidl Plan Angers Village, Welsh Government Could Make Final Decision A new Lidl is planned near a Welsh village, a plan facing some opposition. The Vale of Glamorgan Council approved some conditions for the new supermarket. The planning committee approved the…