London sees a spike in holiday lets, impacting housing. High rents and limited homes trouble residents. London Faces Housing Crisis With Rise in Holiday Lets, One in 32 Homes Affected Hey, heard some news about London housing. It’s about short-term rentals like Airbnb. Some people think they’re making things worse. One in 32 homes in…
Pay boost for carers could lure workers from Amazon. Council votes on budget March 5, 2025, including tax increase and savings. Carer Pay Rises Could Tempt Amazon and McDonald’s Workers A disability campaigner, Colin Hughes, supports carer funding. His council plans budget cuts of £20m. He praised the extra £1.4m for personal care assistants, stating…
Council budget includes stadium, homes, academy, regeneration. Opposition calls it ‘out of control’ with potential financial ruin. Basildon Council Budget Sparks Controversy Over Stadium and Housing Plans Basildon Council has a new budget proposal. The leader announced it at a meeting last week. New plans include a 5,000-seat arena project and a new construction academy.…
A London MP is petitioning TfL to ban loud music from pedicabs, citing disturbances to residents at late hours. London MP Wants Ban on Loud Pedicab Music Disturbing Residents A London politician started a petition. Rachel Blake wants to ban loud music on pedicabs to address the noise that bothers people in London, finding it…
Bristol sees high crime rates, ranking among the most dangerous areas. Police record numerous offenses. Bristol Ranks Among Most Dangerous Places in England and Wales Hey, check this out; Bristol isn’t super safe. It ranks among England and Wales’ most dangerous spots. Police recorded over five million crimes. This happened in the year before September…
Interactive map reveals the highest crime rates across England and Wales based on police data. Crime Hotspots England and Wales Interactive Map Reveals Riskiest Areas Police in England and Wales logged over five million crimes. These crimes exclude fraud during the year. This period ended in September 2024. London’s Met Police had the most reports.…
Gas leak prompts road closure and evacuations in Westminster. Repairs expected to last the weekend. Westminster Gas Leak Causes Road Closure and Evacuations Hey, guess what? They closed a road in Westminster because of a gas leak. They think repairs will take the whole weekend. The gas leak occurred on Great Peter Street, near St…